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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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Five seriously ill rabbits dumped in box

The RSPCA has launched an investigation and is appealing for information in connection with the abandonment of five very sick rabbits. The five domestic bunnies were found in a cardboard box at the Swillington Lane Allotments, in Swillington, near Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Saturday (29 October). RSPCA investigator Inspector Taylor went...
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New study from Dogs Trust reveals lack of dog-friendly accommodation is...

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is calling on homelessness services to consider their clients’ canine friends too when offering support. In a survey of professionals supporting those experiencing homelessness, 70% told Dogs Trust that their clients had experienced barriers to accessing homelessness services because they have a dog. Further...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary brings the power of horses to...

Interacting with equines has long been recognised as beneficial to people. By partnering with horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through Equine Assisted Services, participants can help meet their physical, psychological and social needs.  Now the Mare and Foal Sanctuary is expanding to bring the power of horses to more...
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Dogs Trust partner with Omaze in £2,500,000 prize draw house

Dogs Trust has announced an exciting new partnership with Omaze, which has launched its latest dream house draw with the ultimate countryside retreat in the Lake District worth over £2,500,000. The online fundraising campaign will raise vital funds for the charity to help dogs in need and give them the...
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Cheshire cat dumped in taped-up box is rescued by RSPCA volunteers

The RSPCA is appealing for help after a black cat was left for dead in a sealed box in Crewe. Volunteers from RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich and District Branch are caring for the poor feline who was found next to a bin near to Ruskin Community High School in Ruskin...
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You’d be batty not to give these trio of Count Cat-ulas...

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal this Halloween to find a home for a trio of cats, Count, Dracula and Vamp. They came into the care of the RSPCA in September after they were sadly abandoned in a property in Bolton and rescued by an RSPCA inspector. Now they are...
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Not a single rehoming enquiry for unlucky cat now waiting in...

A ‘quirky natured’ tabby and white cat has not received a single offer of a home since coming into the RSPCA’s care in Staffordshire nearly eight months ago. Sadly, not one person has enquired about adopting five-and-a-half year old Bella since she arrived at the Burton upon Trent & District...
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New RSPCA figures reveal the plight of ‘unlucky’ black cats

New figures from the RSPCA reveal the plight of black cats as they take double the amount of time than other cats to find their forever home. The RSPCA has released the figures for National Black Cat Day (October 27) which comes just days before Halloween when some people may...
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Dogs Trust vet’s pride in helping Bosnian street dogs

A Dogs Trust vet from London has recently returned from Bosnia and Herzegovina where he has been sharing his expertise with local vets who are working to improve the welfare of street dogs. Charlie Matthias, a Senior Veterinary Surgeon from Islington, visited Bosnia to support Dogs Trust’s work in the...
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Battersea urges public to look beyond black cat myths this National...

This National Black Cat Day (27 October), Battersea is encouraging the public to look beyond a cat’s appearance and give them the second chance they deserve as figures reveal black cats make up over 40% of the charity's feline admissions.  Battersea welcomes many black cats through its gates each year,...
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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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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,...