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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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RSPCA appeal to find rats dumped in handbag a new home

Two rats who were abandoned in a handbag and left in the woods are now looking for their forever home. Ernest and Bunbury, two 18-month old rodents, were taking into RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch after they were found cruelly abandoned. They were discovered along with two other rats, inside...
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Flat-faced felines are paying the price for perfection, warns Battersea

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today warned that cats are needlessly suffering by being bred to look a certain way. The charity’s warning comes after six flat-faced cats arrived at the London rescue centre in the same week, with all but the youngest two, a pair...
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Over 5 million pets are not microchipped, says PDSA

June is National Microchip Month and PDSA reveal that over five million pets in the UK are not microchipped, despite it being a legal requirement for dogs. Microchipping is the best way of permanently identifying your pet and can increase the chances of you being reunited should the worst ever...
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Battersea volunteers receive prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

A group of dedicated volunteers at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have been named as recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Volunteers from the leading animal welfare charity are to receive the prestigious award in recognition of the outstanding work they do in the local community by regularly...
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Rabbit Awareness Week: RSPCA highlight plight of UK’s misunderstood pets

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of the UK’s third most popular – and widely misunderstood - pet. The animal welfare charity rescued more than 11,000 rabbits over the last three years, 3,678 in 2018 and 4,000 each in 2016 and 2017. Many of these rabbits are rescued as a result...
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Orphaned kittens at Battersea looking for new home

Two kittens at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are looking for a new home after they were orphaned earlier this month. Tragically, the kitten’s mother was killed in a road traffic accident and they were found by a member of the public in Slough. Having such a tragic start to life,...
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Dogs Trust Manager celebrates 20 years of rehoming dogs

Dogs Trust Merseyside is celebrating this month as Manager Georgina celebrates 20 years of finding dogs new homes. Georgina Lowery, who was a Lance Corporal in the army working as a dog trainer for seven years before joining Dogs Trust in 1999, joined the charity even before the Huyton-based...
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Battersea urge people to not overlook disabled dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are encouraging people not to overlook disabled dogs after a blind French Bulldog came into their care. Pirate, a one-eyed blind French Bulldog is about to start an adventurous life after finding a new family at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Before coming into the charity’s...
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Battersea urges people not to abandon kittens

Three defenceless kittens found abandoned in a cardboard box are on the road to recovery at Battersea's Old Windsor Centre. The tiny brood were only a week old when they were found last month and would have died within hours had they not been found and rescued. Despite their ordeal, the...
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RSPCA is calling on animal lovers to volunteer at Great North...

The RSPCA is in need of volunteers to organise, cheer and take snaps at the Great North Run 2019. Runners for Team Animal will be taking on the challenge alongside the 57,000 people pounding the streets of this popular half-marathon course. The run will take place on Sunday 8 September in...
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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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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...