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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life
A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA.
Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
PDSA vet offers advice on how to spot hypothermia in pets
With the arctic blast causing temperatures to dip as low as -14C in the Highlands and -11C in England, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
Sweet Neil is reaching out to find a loving forever home
An RSPCA cattery in Kent is hoping to find a loving forever home for a stray cat who was rescued after suffering from a painful burst abscess.
Now named Neil, the two-year-old white and black cat came into the charity’s care in November after he was rescued from Folkestone with...
Appeal after seven rabbits found dumped in bin chute at Birmingham...
The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of seven rabbits who were left for dead in a waste container at a block of flats in Birmingham.
The pets were found on Tuesday, January 2, by a resident, who contacted the RSPCA. She became suspicious when large amounts of hay and animal...
RSPCA appeals for the public’s help after ‘starving’ dog is found...
A female dog is recovering in RSPCA care after being found in a severely emaciated condition in plummeting temperatures in Stockport.
The white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier cross was taken to a veterinary practice after a member of the public had found her on Sunday evening (14 January) in...
Cat with broken tail dumped on doorstep of animal charity in...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch last Saturday.
A man arrived at the branch animal centre in Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Saturday 6 January at around noon before dumping the injured cat inside a...
Arctic blast: PDSA offer cold weather advice for pet owners
Winter can be a fun time for pets, but with forecasts of an ‘arctic blast’ on the way, PDSA experts are warning owners to keep our four-legged friends safe and warm in the wintry conditions.
Pets can be at risk of hypothermia if they get too cold, but it’s also...
Mayhew Chief Executive to leave at end of March 2024
Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has today announced that Sherine Wheeler, Chief Executive, will leave the charity at the end of March 2024 following nearly two years in the role.
In that time, Sherine has steered the charity through a period of positive change, developed a strong, credible and...
Southampton teacher is going the extra 1,111 miles to help homeless...
A Southampton dog lover has set himself a challenge to run 1,111 miles in 2024 to help dogs in need, and raise money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.
53-year-old Ian Williamson, who works at Brookfield Community School in Warsash, says he owes so much to his...
As the country faces the big freeze, Dogs Trust issues warning...
As the Met Office issues cold weather warnings across the country, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has issued its own warning, advising owners to keep their dogs away from ice.
Many dogs love to swim but with these freezing temperatures, they may find their usual spot frozen...
Abandoned pup has ‘paw-fect’ start to New Year
The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury have a spring in their step after the New Year got off to the best start possible, with one of the 83 dogs in their care finding their forever home just days into the New Year.
Nine-month-old Crossbreed, Willow, has not had the best...
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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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