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Rescue cat has own ‘work from home’ office and bespoke mouse...

A young moggy who came into the RSPCA’s care from a multi-cat household with severe cat flu has now landed on his paws - in a dream home complete with his very own work from home office and a bespoke ‘mouse hole’ constructed by builders. Bertie, known previously as Beetle,...
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Dogs Trust Basildon welcomes new resident: a live TV show!

As well as providing a temporary home to thousands of dogs every year, for the last three weeks Dogs Trust Basildon has welcomed a new resident to its rehoming centre; Channel 5’s new hit TV show, Live: Lost Dogs with Clare Balding. For the last three weeks, the training barn...
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RSPCA appeal after kittens are ‘thrown from moving car’ in East...

The RSPCA is appealing for the public’s help after two kittens are thought to have been deliberately thrown from a moving vehicle in Goole. The charity was called in to investigate after two members of the public brought in a deceased black and white male kitten to a local veterinary...
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Birmingham Dogs Home opens new Vet Clinic to provide care for...

Birmingham Dogs Home is delighted to be welcoming registrations from local pet owners to its new state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinic. The beautiful new practice is based at the charity’s rescue centre in Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull. All income generated from the clinic will be put straight back into the charity, helping to fund its...
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Ban for Wigan woman who failed to seek vet help for...

A woman who failed to tackle her rabbit’s ill health, or meet the needs of her dog, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after an RSPCA prosecution. Sarah Murgatroyd (D.o.B 21.01.1978), of Broom Road, Wigan, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act and appeared...
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Heroic dog raises money for Battersea despite battling terminal illness

A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity.     Tank, an eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up by her owners to take part...
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Appeal after kitten ‘thrown from vehicle’ in Cheshire undergoes surgery

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten believed to have been thrown from a moving vehicle suffered serious injury. The six-week-old, who has been named Winston by volunteers at RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich Branch, is now making a good recovery after his ordeal. He was spotted by delivery driver...
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RNLI and Dogs Trust team up to keep the nation’s dogs...

As millions are set to flock to the seaside to make the most of the warm weather, two of the UK’s leading charities – Dogs Trust and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – have teamed up to ensure our canine friends and their owners stay safe on the...
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Cat collared by drainage piping is rescued by the RSPCA

The RSPCA came to the rescue of a cat who was found with piping around her neck after going missing miles from her County Durham home. Curiosity got the better of Lila as she ended up not only miles away from her owners in Chester-le-Street, but in a fix after...
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New figures by RSPCA reveal, cruelty to cats increased by 25%...

Five cats a day are suffering at the hands of humans - with reports of cruelty to cats increasing by 25% last year. The RSPCA has today released figures which show, in 2022, the number of reports made to the charity about intentional harm to cats was 1,726 - around...
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RSPCA in Worcestershire dealing with ‘record’ numbers of unwanted cats as...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Worcestershire says it’s taken in more unwanted cats so far this year than at any other time since the shelter first opened seven years ago. Almost 200 cats have already come through the doors of The Holdings Animal Centre in Kempsey in 2023, a rise...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...