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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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RSPCA sees 166% increase in adoption searches for cats as charity...

The RSPCA has seen a huge surge in searches for cats as new figures show that on average the charity rehomes two cats every hour. There was a 166% increase in searches for cats on the RSPCA’s FindAPet website following the first year of the pandemic (March 2020 number 114,316...
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Blue Cross calls for British Brands to phase out flat-faced pets...

Today, leading UK pet charity Blue Cross have launched a campaign called #EndTheTrend – which calls on the nation’s top brands to support their mission to improve the lives and welfare of flat-faced (brachycephalic) pets. Many brands currently use brachycephalic animals in their advertisements, even if their products are unrelated....
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Leading animal charity appoints new interim head

Cats Protection has appointed a new interim chief executive, along with three new trustees, as the charity continues to grow its ambitions and increase its impact on cat welfare. Not-for-profit veteran Charles Darley moves into the role having previously held chief executive and senior leadership roles in the Church of...
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Dogs Trust issues firework advice for four-legged friends and owners

With firework season set to whizz-pop into our lives again with the approach of Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night, Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners to help pets who might be scared by the unexpected bangs and bursts of fireworks. Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs...
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Rosewood Pet Products raises £7,750 with charity sale

Rosewood Pet Products has raised £7,750 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, following a sample sale held at its headquarters in Hortonwood, Telford.  Following on from Rosewood’s first sample sale in 2018, the event which took place this September was the most successful to date, surpassing last year’s amount raised by...
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Dogs Trust Appeal for Fosterers in Scotland

The Dogs Trust is keen to hear from dog lovers in Scotland who have room in their home for a foster dog. The charity’s West Calder rehoming centre is extending its Home from Home fostering scheme to new areas and staff are particularly looking for doggy fosterers in Dundee, Angus,...
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Hercule Van Wolfwinkle partners with StreetVet, sketching out homelessness in pets...

Illustrator and campaigner Hercule Van Wolfwinkle has launched a new donation platform which helps to support national charity, StreetVet. StreetVet is a charity that offers free vet care for pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness and has recently launched their Accredited Hostel Scheme. The scheme aims to ensure that owners...
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The gavel is raised on auction lots for Dogs Trust

Two works of art going under the hammer in an upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Auction could raise thousands of pounds for the Dogs Trust. An original oil painting by artist and calligrapher Ahmed Moustafa and a David Hockney signed poster have been generously donated to the charity by supporters...
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RSPCA appeals for pet food donations as food bank project expands...

The RSPCA is appealing for pet food donations from kind animal lovers to help the pet food bank project expand into North East England. RSPCA Animal rescue Officer (ARO) Heather Wade is coordinating the effort across South Tyneside and Newcastle to ensure that owners who are struggling with the costs...
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Dogs Welcome – National Trust up their game to welcome four...

The National Trust, in partnership with Forthglade, have launched a new initiative to improve access for four-legged friends across the beautiful places that the Trust cares for in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. From introducing more dog-friendly trails, dog waste bins, wash down areas, and drinking stations, as part of...
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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,...