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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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RSPCA appeal after puppy dumped in park with fractured leg

A 12-week-old puppy had to have her leg amputated after being found abandoned in a park in Liverpool with an open fracture. The black female lurcher pup was found on the night of Wednesday 30 March by a member of the public and taken to a Liverpool vet. RSPCA animal rescue...
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Gemma Atkinson teams up with Hill’s to help feed rescue dogs...

Actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson is calling on Brits to show their support for shelter pets, as Hill’s Pet Nutrition launches a campaign in collaboration with pet charity Blue Cross. Gemma, pet parent to Spaniel and Sproodle Ollie and Norman and President of The Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, is asking pet...
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Fundraising appeal to help sick senior dog

A tiny, elderly terrier who was so skinny she weighed a little more than a bag of sugar is being cared for by the RSPCA. Ten-year-old Yorkshire terrier cross Edith was found abandoned out in the cold in a cat carrier in Gloucester in October (2021) and was rescued by...
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Natural Instinct launches limited edition Easter feast for dogs and cats

Back by popular demand, premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct launches its limited-edition Easter Feast. As government restrictions have lifted this year, Easter is looking to be bigger than ever, making it an ideal opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, indulge in chocolate and take part...
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RSPCA Cat Hub marks fourth anniversary and rehomes its 1,000th cat

The RSPCA Cat Hub in Darlington has rehomed its 1,000th cat in a special event which saw a guest appearance from The Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton. The Cat Hub was set up by the RSPCA four years ago to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need in the North East....
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NOAH supports StreetVet as charity of the year

NOAH has announced it will be supporting StreetVet as its charity of the year in 2022. StreetVet delivers free essential veterinary care and services to people experiencing homelessness in a number of locations around the UK. Led by vets, they provide free veterinary care to homeless people’s animals and have...
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Your Dog’s Club is giving dog owners the opportunity to become...

Your Dog’s Club, a dog-only online retailer that strives to provide the best quality products and services for dogs across the UK, is giving dog owners the rare chance to obtain shares within its fast-growing business and receive a certificate in their dog’s name — all by investing as...
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RSPCA rescues mum and newborn kittens in need of help

The RSPCA rescued a mum and three kittens who were discovered sheltering in a shed in West London. The tiny kittens, who are just two weeks old, were very weak and sadly two of the litter had already died when they were discovered with their stray mum inside a shed...
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Dogs Trust Kenilworth celebrates 100th happy rehome

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Kenilworth as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th rehome this year. Taking the accolade was nine-year-old Labrador, Tia, who was adopted by Peter and Claire McCrone from Leamington Spa. Tia found herself in the care of the Honiley rehoming centre when her previous owners could no longer...
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RSPCA donates £20,000 to help animals of war-torn Ukraine

The RSPCA has pledged £20,000 to international animal charity FOUR PAWS’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions to international animal charity FOUR PAWS will be channeled towards local Ukrainian organisations which are working hard on the ground in the war-torn country to care for animals - from...
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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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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reports highest ever demand for services...

With operational costs continuing to rise and demand for services at an all-time high, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has launched its Winter Appeal to ensure no pet is left without care during the harsh months ahead.  This year has seen record-breaking pressures on the charity, with nearly 400 new...