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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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RSPCA seeing less Staffies and more fashionable breeds

The RSPCA is seeing a growing number of French bulldogs coming into its care as owners struggle to take care of them due to complications and expenses caused by bad breeding. In 2020, the RSPCA took in more than 6,500 dogs with the majority going into the charity’s network of...
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Battersea finds new hope for pandemic puppies

Battersea are urging dog owners needing to give up their pets to consider bringing them into rescue. The charity, which has centres in London, Kent, and Berkshire, is keen to support owners who may now be struggling with dogs or puppies brought during the pandemic. Many owners saw lockdown as...
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Charity helps retired Ministry of Defence dog as owners struggle during...

A new charity set up to support ex-working dogs in their retirement helps a former military dog receive vital hydrotherapy as his owners struggled due to Covid.   Rescue dog Kaiser was 10-months-old when he was found straying in Plymouth, Devon, having been turfed out of his home by his owner...
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Britain’s loneliest dog spends 15 months in RSPCA care

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find a rural home for Bella the Beagle and lurcher cross who has waited more than 450 days for her forever home. Bella went into care at RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey in February 2020 after she had been to...
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RSPCA branch in Rhyl sees surge in animals in need during...

A North-Wales based RSPCA branch saw a 27% increase of animals it helped last year during the Covid-19 pandemic. The RSPCA’s Clwyd and Colwyn Branch, which runs a Rhyl-based clinic on Vaughan Street, received more than 28,000 calls for assistance during 2020. They delivered frontline support to 3,464 animals, an...
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RSPCA looking for homes for 136 mice rescued from the same...

The RSPCA was called to a house in Atherstone, Warwickshire on Sunday 18 April after concerns were raised about the mice being kept in poor conditions. The rodents are Natal Multimammate mice, which are known for being prolific breeders and can have large litters. Unfortunately, none of the mice were...
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RSPCA welcomes Government Action Plan for Animals

The RSPCA has welcomed the government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare and urged them to ‘have courage’ in delivering it. An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities called for the UK government to take a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new...
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Dogs Trust launches new survey about dog behaviour

Dogs Trust has launched a new interactive survey to better understand the way we interpret dog behaviour. The survey – Public Perceptions of Dog Behaviour & Emotion - is open for four weeks and whether you have a canine companion as part of the family or not, Dogs Trust is urging you to take part. The survey takes around...
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Dogs Trust urges people to give old dogs new digs

Dogs Trust is urging dog lovers to forego the pitter patter of puppy paws and consider giving Older Age Pooches their perfect retirement home. It comes after the charity found that almost half of people looking to adopt were searching for a four-legged friend under the age of six months. In...
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Dogs Trust Worldwide helping tackle dog fighting in South Africa

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support the South African National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in its efforts to tackle dog fighting in the country. The South African NSPCA is reporting rising levels of animal abuse as a side-effect of Covid-19 and seeing unprecedented violence against them. Dogs Trust Worldwide has supported the...
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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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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reports highest ever demand for services...

With operational costs continuing to rise and demand for services at an all-time high, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has launched its Winter Appeal to ensure no pet is left without care during the harsh months ahead.  This year has seen record-breaking pressures on the charity, with nearly 400 new...