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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...
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PDSA offers tips on keeping pets warm during winter months

When the cold snap bites, it’s not just us humans that suffer the effects, our pets can feel it too. Vet charity, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to take the easy steps needed to keep pets warm and safe this winter. Despite their warm coats, our furry friends are not immune...
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Cats rescued from a property with over 70 moggies

The RSPCA is looking to find homes for nine cats who were rescued from a multi-animal home where there were more than 70 cats. Aberama, Tobias, Grace, Esme, May, Arthur, Ada, Michael and Alice were all rescued from South London and are now looking to find their forever homes. The...
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Shih Tzu has been waiting 250 days for new home

Dogs Trust Shoreham are appealing for a new home for a Shih Tzu who has been waiting for just over 250 days. Six-year old Alfie has been waiting 10 times over the usual average time it takes for Shih Tzu’s at Dogs Trust to find a new home, which is...
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Homeless cats looking for love after losing their owners

RSPCA Canterbury is looking for new homes for three cats who became homeless after their owners passed away. Lizi, a six-year old tortoishell and white cat came into the care of RSPCA Canterbury branch on December 15 after her owner sadly died. She didn’t cope well in the cattery so...
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Charity vets save puppy’s life after bourbon biscuit binge

A 15-week old puppy, who needed life-saving treatment after eating a double pack of bourbon biscuits, has survived thanks to PDSA vets. The biscuits contain a potentially lethal dose of chocolate, but thanks to the quick action of PDSA vets, puppy Zeena us back home recovering from her ordeal. Zeena’s owner...
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Cat rescued from security fence at prison

The RSPCA rescued a cat from a 25ft prison fence covered in razor wire and returned him to his owner just in time for Christmas. The black and white cat was spotted by staff and inmates at HM Prison Haverigg in Millom, Cumbria on Saturday 21 December. The intrepid cat,...
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RSPCA received more than 70 calls an hour over Christmas week

Over the Christmas period, RSPCA staff responded to almost 12,000 calls about more than 7,000 animals in need of help. While the nation was busy tucking into their Christmas dinners and opening presents, more than 200 RSPCA officers were working across England and Wales to rescue animals in need. The RSPCA...
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Star of RSPCA festive film finds a new home for Christmas

The Shetland star of the RSCPA’s heart-warming festive film has found her own fairy-tale ending – a new home for Christmas as a therapy pony. Poor Tink was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned, up to her tummy in a muddy, wet field. The plucky pony stars as the lonely...
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Rescue dog returns to dogs’ home to spread some ‘Fishmas’ cheer

Cocker Spaniel Riley returned to his former rescue centre to spread some ‘Fishmas’ cheer with Christmas dinner for those still waiting for forever homes. Two-year old Riley was joined by his human companion, the CEP of pet food company, Fish4Dogs, who along with wife Jo, adopted Riley earlier this...
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Puppies dumped in crate on cold and frosty morning

Dogs Trust is caring for three French Bulldog puppies after they were found abandoned in a crate in an alleyway. The adorable black pups, who are fifteen weeks old were dumped without food, water or even a blanket to keep them warm. The puppies, named Polar, Arctic and Chilly by the...
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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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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...