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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,...
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Golden Oldie cat spends nearly 200 days waiting for forever home

The RSPCA is appealing for a special home for a senior cat who was rescued after her previous owners moved away and sadly left her behind. Judy is a 16-year-old tabby and white cat who came into the care of the RSPCA Woodchurch Animal Centre in Birchington, Kent, in November last year.  The sweet...
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One-eyed cat needs new home after his previous owner could no...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a home for a one-eyed 11-year-old cat who sadly came into the charity’s care earlier this month. Gabriel is being cared for by the RSPCA Stafford, Wolverhampton and District Branch after his previous owner of 11-years was sadly diagnosed with dementia and was struggling to care for...
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Dog with missing paw searches for new home after being abandoned

Sister dogs who were abandoned outside an RSPCA rescue centre are looking for new homes and fresh start Husky crossbreed sisters, Ava and Narla, were brought into the RSPCA’s Southridge Animal Centre, in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, on 10 November 2023 after being found abandoned outside the shelter’s gates. Southridge Behaviour and Welfare Advisor Claire...
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RSPCA investigates after emaciated dog found curled up behind bush

Roxy was ‘painfully skinny’ sparking an RSPCA investigation The RSPCA is appealing for information to track down the owners of a ‘painfully skinny’ dog found curled up on a driveway behind a bush in Essex. Three-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux cross Roxy was found huddled by a bush on a driveway in...
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A spring in your step

Birmingham Dogs Home launches walking challenge to support homeless dogs Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging the local community to walk 100k in May for National Walking Month while raising funds to support homeless dogs in the West Midlands. The charity is launching the ‘Spring into May’ challenge to support the four-legged friends...
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Abandoned staffie now in loving forever home after 300 days in...

Billy starred in an Omaze prize draw campaign with VIP and RSPCA Ambassador Joanna Page  A sweet Staffordshire bull terrier who was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned has now landed on his paws in a new loving forever home. Nine-year-old Staffie Billy was found abandoned in the Camden area...
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RSPCA and fire crew rescue dog from 15ft deep shaft after...

RSPCA and fire crew rescue dog from 15ft deep shaft after ‘stroke of luck’ find A dog walker, RSPCA officers and firefighters worked together to rescue a dog from a waterlogged 15ft-deep (4.5m) concrete shaft in County Durham. A man was walking his dogs on wasteland known locally as Phoenix Sidings...
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Dog with ‘bear-sized paws’ overlooked due to cost of living

Willow would like a home where she can enjoy the outdoors A ‘gentle giant’ who loves bear-sized hugs is looking for a special home. Three-year-old Caucasian shepherd Willow arrived at the RSPCA’s Bath Cats & Dogs Home as a stray on New Year’s Eve (31 December) 2022 - so has spent a long 15...
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Lluest rescues four ‘discarded’ pony stallions – with names from the...

In a tale reminiscent of epic fantasy, the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust proudly introduces four noble stallions, each named after characters from the beloved saga, "The Lord of the Rings." Their journey to Lluest began amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy A48 between Pyle and Margam, where...
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Pet store hosts “stuff-a-thon” in aid of local dog shelters

A Southampton pet food retailer has hosted its very first ‘stuff-a-thon’ event in collaboration with dog toy brand KONG in aid of local dog shelters. Healthy Pet Store in Totton welcomed families to the store to ‘Stuff a KONG’ with dog-friendly fillings to be frozen and donated to hounds across...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...