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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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PDSA advice on bee stings and dogs

A daily walk (or two!) is vital for our dogs, but while they’re enjoying their outdoor time any owner knows there are all sorts of ways they can get themselves into mischief! Their curious nature and desire to sniff everything means that they often end up sticking their noses into...
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Sweet natured flump seeks a Scottish sweetheart 

A sweet natured Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has spent nearly two years in Dog Trust care is seeking his Scottish sweetheart. Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre are completely flummoxed as to why fabulous Flump is still to meet his special someone.  Eight-year-old Flump, who is as sweet as...
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New Dogs Trust data reveals behaviour issues driving owners barking mad

 Dogs Trust, the UK's leading dog welfare charity, has unveiled new data that reveals some of the most common behaviour issues facing dog owners in the UK.   According to data released today from Dogs Trust’s free Behaviour Support Line, separation anxiety and reactivity to people and other dogs are the...
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Breeder given suspended jail term for causing cropping of dogs’ ears

A breeder has been given a 16-week suspended jail sentence for causing the cropping of dogs’ ears after he posted photos on his Instagram account. Seyed Hussain Alavizadeh of Laburnum Road, Southampton, Hampshire, appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday 16 May after he pleaded guilty, in March, to seven offences...
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Man given suspended prison sentence after flea-ridden cats are found living...

A man has been told he narrowly avoided being sent to prison after allowing his two cats to suffer in filthy living conditions in a flat in Barnsley. Several weeks of decaying faeces and piles of rubbish were found littered throughout the property at Roundwood Court in Worsbrough, with magistrates...
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Levens dog lover takes on challenge of a lifetime to raise...

A Levens dog lover is taking on a 1,000-mile run described as ‘the holy grail of UK adventures’ in a bid to raise more than £10,000 for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has a centre in Penrith.   Annie Rawlinson, who celebrated her 60th birthday in March, chose the...
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RSPCA launches rehoming appeal for cat abandoned in taped up cardboard...

A cat who escaped from a cardboard box after being left at the gates of an RSPCA rehoming centre in Chesterfield is hoping for a fresh start with a new family.  Two-year-old Charlie is believed to have clawed his way out of the taped-up box after being abandoned at the...
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Dog with severe infected wound had leg amputated but now loves...

A German Shepherd who had such a severely infected wound on her leg that it needed amputating - has not let it hold her back and she now enjoys nothing more than digging and playing with her toys. Sweet, smart Athena, who is just two years old, came into the RSPCA...
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Public bodies can show they are ‘for every kind’ with RSPCA...

Newly-elected local authorities have been urged to “show they are for every kind” by applying for a RSPCA animal welfare PawPrint award - with the prestigious scheme set to be bigger than ever this year. The RSPCA works closely in partnership with public bodies to improve and recognise animal welfare standards. Now -...
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Mouse in the house: orphan Stuart Little finds his new family...

A white mouse who was abandoned at a front door has been found a new home thanks to the RSPCA. The charity’s rescuers quickly fixed up a fresh start for the orphaned rodent, who was found shivering inside a small, pink cage outside a property in Glan yr Ithon at...
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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...