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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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StreetVet & ManyPets spread the love at Brighton Pride

Award-winning pet insurance provider ManyPets UK and inspiring pet charity StreetVet will be teaming up and participating in this year’s Brighton Pride Parade on Saturday 5th August 2023. StreetVet, a national charity that provides free essential veterinary care and services to the pets of those experiencing homelessness, operates a fortnightly outreach...
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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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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...