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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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Dogs Trust Bridgend celebrates 100th happy rehome

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Bridgend as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th rehome this year – in the form of an adorable, devoted duo. Taking the accolade are five-year old Jack Russell Pug crosses, Pixie and Cleo, who found themselves in the care of the Pen-y-Fai rehoming centre...
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Dermot O’Leary joins Cats Protection for exclusive video event

Cats Protection invites children to an exclusive virtual event with author and TV presenter Dermot O’Leary. To celebrate the launch of his latest book in the exciting Toto the Ninja Cat series, Dermot O’Leary will be taking part in a video conversation with Cats Protection’s Director of Veterinary Services,...
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RSPCA sees influx of rabbits and small pets whose owners can...

The RSPCA is seeing an influx of rabbits and other small pets coming into the charity’s care as their owners can no longer care for them. In the last three months (January 2021 to March 2021) the charity has received reports about 150 abandoned rabbits, 78 dumped guinea pigs and...
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Animal charity creates free resource for primary schools

International Aid for the Protection and Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) has released a free activity pack for primary schools. The activity packa ims to educate children on topics of animal welfare. Animal Stories provides a step-by-step guide to creating a classroom performance that represents the journey of a rescue dog...
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Soap star takes on marathon mission for PDSA

Former Hollyoaks actress, Gemma Merna is taking on her first ever marathon mission as she sets her sights on completing the London Marathon in October for vet charity PDSA. Animal lover Gemma is planning to take on a virtual half marathon this April as part of her training and fundraising...
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Battersea preparing pandemic pets for life after lockdown

A year after lockdown began in the UK, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside our homes as restrictions begin to ease. However, the thousands of pandemic puppies bought over the past 12 months, used to having their owners around all the time could struggle. To help...
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Dogs Trust ‘changes the tale’ for elderly terrier who lost his...

A twelve-year-old terrier called Dylan is settling into his new home after going to Dogs Trust as a result of the pandemic. Sadly, Dylan’s owner passed away from coronavirus and he found himself in the care of Shoreham Rehoming Centre in West Sussex. Rehoming Centre Manager Adel Burnett said: “Dylan was...
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Ahead of National Puppy Day, Peter Purves encourages would-be dog owners...

Legendary broadcaster and canine expert, Peter Purves has issued a plea to would-be dog owners across the nation to consider adopting a dog. In advance of National Puppy Day, which takes place on Tuesday 23rd March, the YuMOVE ambassador is championing the benefits of adopting a dog after recently rescuing...
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RSPCA staff work to prepare dog with failing eyesight for new...

A loveable dog called Bear is working hard with RSPCA staff to learn special voice commands after vets discovered the Malamute was losing his sight. Tow-year-old Bear arrived at Altham Animal Centre, in Accrington, in December 2020 along with three other Malamute and German Shepherd types. They’d been signed over...
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Mayhew launches new online advice hub to support pet owners

London-based animal charity, Mayhew has created a brand-new online advice hub with information and tips to help get ready to welcome a new cat or dog. For over 135 years, Mayhew’s team of in-house experts have been there for dogs, cats and communities in need and the hub is aimed...
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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...