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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 rescues tiny kitten after taking 30-mile journey under a car...

The RSPCA rescued a seven-week old kitten from under the bonnet of a car which had just driven a 30-mile journey with the cat trapped inside. Luckily, the young male cat did not suffer any burns or injuries throughout the journey and has now been offered a loving home by...
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Battersea offers advice for owners and finders of unwanted kittens

Battersea is urging people to bring unwanted and abandoned kittens, litters and pregnant cats to rescues as kitten season ramps up. During the summer months, Battersea often sees a higher number of pregnant cats and kittens coming through the doors of their three centres, an annual trend known as ‘kitten...
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Dogs Trust Shoreham rehomes long-term lodger during lockdown

One of Dogs Trust Shoreham’s most overlooked pooches has finally found their forever home after spending 653 days in their care. Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming centre staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual matching service - using video-based home checks...
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RSPCA rescues feisty fox cub after he gets himself stuck on...

The RSPCA rescued a fox which had fallen into a dock and was stranded on a floating raft in the centre of the water outside the Excel Centre in London. The charity received a call to alert them that the fox was in a bit of a predicament. Inspector Mitchell...
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Celebrity canines smash PDSA fundraising records

Three celebrity spaniels and their owner has raised a remarkable £100,000 for PDSA in less than six weeks. A devoted owner and his famous four-legged Spaniel companions, Max, Paddy and Harry, have broken records for the largest sum raised for vet charity PDSA by a single volunteer fundraiser. Kerry Irving, the...
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RSPCA officer helps to revive newborn kitten found without mum

The RSPCA rescued a newborn kitten which had somehow been separated from its mum and was struggling without her. The tiny cat still had her eyes closed and umbilical cord attached and couldn’t have been more than a day or two old. A member of the public spotted the kitten...
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PDSA Vets highlight importance of pet insurance

As many people welcome new pets into their lives during lockdown, PDSA highlight the importance of pet insurance. While taking on a new pet can be a wonderful time, there are significant costs to consider including ensuring pets are covered by insurance should they become unexpectedly ill or be injured...
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RSPCA appeals to find owner of rabbit found on the side...

The RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a lost or abandoned rabbit who was found by a member of the public by the side of a busy road in Bedfordshire. The male Lionhead rabbit was spotted by a member of the public on Saturday (8 August) on the...
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RSPCA rescue a pair of ponies from pond

Two ponies have been rescued in Wolverhampton, West Midlands after falling into a pond where they got stuck. RSPCA inspector Vicki Taylor was called to help after the ponies were spotted stranded in the pond neck-high in water in a garden in Great Moor Road on Sunday 9 August. Vicki said:...
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RSPCA shines a light on the welfare needs of rabbits as...

The RSCPA is shining a light on the common issues of rabbit welfare as part of Rabbit Awareness Week (10 – 23 August). Since the start of lockdown in March, the charity has taken 189 rabbits into its care. In 2019, the charity rescued 3,810 rabbits and rehomed 2,589 – an...
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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...