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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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Bridgerton puppies seeking homes hope to be talk of the ton

A litter of adorable Bridgerton-inspired puppies are hoping they’ll be talk of the ton so they can find the match of the season. The six spaniel-cross puppies were taken in by the RSPCA earlier this month (June) when they were removed from a property by police on welfare grounds. Staff at the centre are big fans...
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Cat spends over 200 days in rescue centre waiting for forever...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for white and tabby cat Daisy who has spent a total of 229 days in the charity’s care. Four-year-old Daisy was rescued by an RSPCA officer as her previous owner was not able to take care of her.  When she first arrived at the...
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Starved dog found abandoned in park in Wigan: RSPCA appeals for...

The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of a severely emaciated dog who was left tied to the railings of a park in Wigan earlier this month. Luna, who was skeletal and weighed 16.6kg (36.5 pounds), is recovering well in the care of Dogs4Rescue, who have described the incident as the worst...
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Bald dog hopes adopters can look past his fur-less appearance

A dog who has been left completely bald due to a severe skin allergy is struggling to find a new home. Four-year-old Patch was taken in by the RSPCA due to concerns about his condition when his previous owners couldn’t afford the cost of treatment to manage his allergies. He arrived at RSPCA Halifax,...
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Breeder fined for kicking and hitting dog as she nursed pups

A woman from Cornwall has been fined after being caught on camera kicking a dog who was nursing her newborn puppies. Sharon Jeannine Gladwell of Mount Pleasant, Hayle, Penwith, in Cornwall, appeared at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (18 June) to be sentenced after pleading guilty to two offences under...
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Lonely sofa-loving lurcher still waiting for new home after spending over...

An ‘adorable couch potato’ is still looking for his own sofa to snuggle up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.   Five year old lurcher crossbreed Alvin is one of the RSPCA’s longest-staying dogs but he’s sadly being overlooked by potential adopters.   He was rescued by the...
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Can I give ice cubes to my pet?

With temperatures continuing to rise, it’s important to keep pets cool to reduce the risk of heatstroke as symptoms can develop very quickly and have fatal consequences if not treated. As pet owners search for new ways to cool their furry friends down, the trusty ice cube is an easy, cheap...
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Inspirational and feel-good images light up RSPCA young photo comp

The RSPCA is showcasing some of the most inspirational and feel-good images from the charity’s Young Photographer Awards over the last few years, as it hopes more amazing photos of animals will light up the competition again in 2024. Entries are still open, and completely free, for the RSPCA Young...
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Vets see five times more heatstroke cases during hot weather –...

Dog owners are being encouraged to get savvy about the risks from hot weather as the Met Office predicts it will soon turn "much warmer" in large parts of the country, as staggering new data shows vets see five times as many cases of heatstroke during hot weather than...
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Dogs Trust calls for puppies to join groundbreaking dog welfare study...

Dogs Trust is celebrating a major milestone in welcoming its 9,000th dog to its innovative Generation Pup study. The 9,000th dog to enrol in the study is a beautiful Golden Retriever pup Digby from the New Forest. Generation Pup is believed to be the first longitudinal study of its kind to include...
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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...