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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...
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Cat lover to run two marathons to raise money for animal...

Cat-lover, Cathy Lafrenais is taking on two marathons in five weeks to support and raise money for the RSPCA. Cathy from Farnborough in Hampshire will be running both London and Edinburgh marathons in April and May this year, in honor of her ginger rescue cat called Momo. Momo was rescued in...
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Animal lover leaves £300k classic car collection to raise funds for...

A cat lover and car enthusiast has left nearly £300,000 worth of classic cars to the RSPCA. Brinley ‘Brin’ Edwards who was from St Austell in Cornwall was a supporter of the charity for many years and proceeds from the sale of his car collection, will support the RSPCA’s vital...
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RSPCA welcome government consultation to ban shock collars

The RSPCA have welcomed a move by the government to ban the use of electric shock collars. The animal welfare charity has long campaigned for electric shock collars to be banned because they trigger fear and pain in pets. Government department, Defra announced proposals to ban the use of the devices...
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Cat welfare is now on the political agenda at Westminster

The first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to improving cat welfare has been launched in Westminster. The new group is made up of MPs and Peers with the support of two leading animal welfare charities, Cats Protection and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The APPG on Cats (APPGOCATS) will discuss cat...
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Celebrities meet homeless pets on visit to Blue Cross

Celebrities, including TV stars were invited to Blue Cross for a behind the scenes visit and to meet homeless pets who are looking for new homes. National animal charity, Blue Cross teamed up with photographer, Rankin for a photoshoot to celebrate the important role pet’s play in our lives. TV...
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Pet charity reveals plans to replace Manchester Pet Hospital

Pet charity, PDSA has launched an appeal to replace their ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Manchester. PDSA has unveiled plans for a new £2.4 million ground breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Manchester, which will replace the ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Old Trafford. After 40 years of treating sick and injured pets,...
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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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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...

A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...