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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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Pair of month-old kittens with cat flu dumped in box by...

The RSPCA is appealing to the public for information after two young kittens suffering from cat flu were callously dumped in a box by a school in Rugby. The animal welfare charity was contacted on Wednesday morning (29 March) by a member of the public, who found the kittens in...
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Dogs Trust Host Emotion and Behaviour Conference for Dog Care Professionals

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust is calling on dog care professionals to attend the charity’s first ever dog emotion and behaviour conference aimed at the pet care sector. The conference – The Key to Success: Emotion and Behaviour for Dog Care Professionals - takes place in Scotland...
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Dogs Trust Evesham appeals for older dogs not to be ignored

The team at Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout for new homes for golden oldies in need of forever homes.  The average length of stay for a dog after arriving at Dogs Trust is just 47 days, but sadly older dogs often find themselves waiting longer to find their...
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Charity braced for more litter reports as warmer weather set to...

The RSPCA already receives thousands of reports every year about incidents where birds and mammals have been maimed or even killed by carelessly discarded rubbish - and is worried more calls could be on the horizon with warmer weather finally forecast in the coming weeks. To tackle the problem, the...
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Battersea offers advice to keep pets safe as spring blooms

With spring in the air, many of us are looking forward to the balmy evenings ahead of us. However, while enjoying the brighter days and warmer weather, it’s important to look out for your pets and avoid any hidden dangers that come with springtime.  Helen Wikeley, Veterinary Surgeon at Battersea,...
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Paws-itive healing: Abandoned cat puts her sad past behind her in...

A cat who was left behind when her owners moved away has learnt to love again and is now hoping to find her purr-fect new home.   One-year-old Velma would spit and growl at people when she came into the care of the charity’s Warrington, Halton & St Helen Branch after...
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Pontypridd dog lover and Bridgend rescue dog start six-month countdown to...

A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff half marathon later this year to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes.   Rosie, now three, was a...
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11-year-old wins RSPCA Young Photographer ‘People’s Choice’ Award

A nature-loving 11-year-old from Kearsley in Bolton has won the RSPCA’s ‘People’s Choice’ award after attracting the most online votes for her striking image of a sheep peering through a fence. Ellie-Grace Braidwood had been walking on a local farm with her parents when she spotted the inquisitive sheep.  The RSPCA...
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Cropped ear puppy paid painfully high price for growing cruel trend

Battersea is warning of a worrying increase in the number of dogs having their appearance altered through the painful and illegal practice of ear cropping. The charity believes social media, influencers and possibly even the normalisation of cosmetic procedures are all to blame. The leading animal charity surveyed 2,000 people...
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Ladies in red meet Blue the rescue dog hoping to score...

When it comes to winning ways, there’s no doubt Women’s FA Cup semi-finalists Manchester United Women have got it licked, and now some of the dog-loving members of the squad are hoping they’ll help rescue dogs get the ultimate prize – a new forever home.   Defenders Maria Thorisdottir and Millie...
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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,...