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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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Tails wagging as Dogs Trust Cardiff welcome first doggy residents

Dogs Trust Cardiff has officially welcomed its first doggy residents who were given a very warm and waggy welcome by staff at the charity’s brand new rehoming centre. Some of the first dogs through the doors and hoping to soon be on their way to their forever homes include: Alaska -...
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RSPCA reminds owners to be #DogKind as England’s Freedom Day approaches

The RSPCA is urging dog owners in England to make a plan for their pets as they prepare to return to normal life after Freedom Day (19 July). The UK Government has announced that all Covid lockdown rules will be lifted in England and the work from home order will...
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Dogs Trust Kenilworth seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog. The Home from Home fostering scheme was set up at the Honiley centre in 2015 and since then 150 dog lovers have signed up to be volunteer foster carers, looking after almost...
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Purring engine! RSPCA rescue kitten trapped inside chassis

A car engine was found to be purring for a good reason in Stockton-on-Tees - a little kitten was found to be trapped in the chassis! A passerby heard squeaking and crying coming from under a Ford Fiesta in the car park of a row of shops on Sunningdale Drive...
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PDSA vets walk over 2,000 miles to raise money for charity

Twenty-eight staff members from Huyton and Kirkdale PDSA Pet Hospitals have walked 2,076 miles – to raise money for pets in need. Vet Helen Allwood from Huyton PDSA, The Thomas Williams Centre, said: “Since Covid-19 hit the UK in March last year we have been working hard on the frontline...
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Campaign calls for dogs to raise £1 million for UK dog...

This August, the UK’s very first Wagathon™, the marathon for dogs raising money for other dogs, is taking place. In a unique twist, the dogs taking part will be the ones signing up and being sponsored, rather than the owner. The fundraising platform Give as you Live Donate is...
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Rescue dog raises motherless kittens at Battersea

A former resident of much-loved animal rescue charity, Battersea, has been melting hearts after taking a litter of kittens under his wing. Unlikely father figure, Bertie, is a one-year-old Labrador who has spent the last several weeks caring for seven motherless kittens brought to the charity in need of urgent...
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Abandoned bald lurcher puppies are recovering well in RSPCA care

Four lurcher puppies who were found abandoned in a bag near a river in Leatherhead are recovering well in RSPCA care. Norma, Jean, Bradley and Cooper are being rehabilitated at the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey after they were found abandoned in a plastic bag at the beginning of...
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Dogs Trust Leeds searches for foster carers to help rescue dogs

The team at Dog Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Leeds are on the lookout for more potential foster carers to come forward and open their hearts and homes for rescue dogs in need.  While there is an immediate need for more foster carers to join the team due to upcoming building works that will limit kennel capacity; Dogs Trust Leeds would like...
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Blue Cross launch series 3 of The Petcast

Back by paw-pular demand, Actress, Emma Barton, and her Parson Russell Terrier, Poppy Dog, have teamed up with Blue Cross, once again to launch a third series of The Petcast! Launching today (29th June) on Apple Podcast, iTunes, Acast and Spotify, in this new series Emma and Poppy Dog will...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...