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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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Two new funds launched to support vulnerable dogs and owners

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations. A dog is not just for Christmas and neither is the KCCT support, so the trust has opened a new fund for 2022 following on from its successful ‘Double the...
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PDSA highlight why neutering is important for protecting pets

If you recently introduced a new pet to the family, you may be considering having them neutered to prevent unplanned pregnancies or unwanted behaviours. Neutering  offers many benefits for your pet and can improve their overall quality of life.   PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Neutering a pet is...
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Member of the Senedd meets VIPS (Very Important Pooches) during visit...

Waggy tails all round as Member of the Senedd meets VIPS (Very Important Pooches) during visit to Dogs Trust Cardiff. Member of the Senedd for South East Wales, Natasha Asghar, visited Dogs Trust Cardiff last week (Thursday 10th February) and was greeted by wagging tails from the pooches looking for new homes. It...
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Battersea dog celebrates 200 days with Valentine’s date- but nobody comes

An unlucky in love Mongrel named Luke has celebrated being in the care of Battersea Brands Hatch for over 200 days this Valentine’s Day, but so far hasn’t been able to find ‘The One’. To mark the occasion, staff threw the five-year-old a special Valentine’s Day date in the hope...
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Battersea research reveals three quarters of UK’s renters may be unfairly...

A new research report from leading animal welfare charity Battersea highlights the difficulties facing tenants when it comes to pet ownership, with 50% of people struggling to find pet friendly properties. In the UK 23% (4.3 million) of all households now rent their home from private landlords. Demand for pet-friendly...
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Lurcher puppy who was thrown over a fence and abandoned is...

A lurcher puppy who was found abandoned in a garden in Dartford with a severely injured leg - after he was callously thrown over a fence - is now recovering in RSPCA care. The ten month old lurcher, called Stanley, has been receiving treatment at the RSPCA Finsbury Park...
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Police dog charity searches for runners to help raise money

A national welfare charity that supports retired police dogs is appealing to runners who can help to raise some money to provide vital financial support to these unsung canine heroes.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that celebrates, protects and supports serving and retired police dogs across the...
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RSPCA rehoming appeal for unwanted dog who has spent 500 days...

The RSPCA is hoping to find an animal lover with a space in their heart and home for an unwanted dog who has spent more than 500 days waiting to find his pawfect match. Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal - who after marking his...
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RSPCA seeks person seen on CCTV dumping cats outside York rescue...

The RSPCA is investigating after two cats were found abandoned outside an animal centre. The charity is appealing for information after CCTV showed the cats - an adult female and her 10-week-old kitten - being dumped on the doorstep at RSPCA York Animal Home in Landing Lane, York, at 7.30pm...
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RSPCA appeals for information after dog is ‘thrown’ from truck at...

A dog was ‘lucky to survive’ after being ‘thrown’ from a vehicle travelling at 50mph in a rural Kent road. Members of the public rushed the one-year-old terrier cross - now called Freya - to local vets and contacted the RSPCA after seeing the shocking incident unfold. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who...
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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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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,...