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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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RSPCA appeals after Staffie with large tumour is left in Greater...

The RSPCA is investigating how a Staffordshire bull terrier in very poor health was abandoned in a country park near Bolton. A member of the public came across the elderly canine wandering on a field near a car park at Moses Gate Country Park between Farnworth and Little Lever on...
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Dogs Trust partners with Hush Puppies to support canine welfare

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest canine welfare charity has partnered with Heritage footwear brand Hush Puppies.  With the iconic Basset Hound at the heart of Hush Puppies, the new partnership will support the charity to continue its vital work, with the brand donating 10p per pair of school shoes sold...
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Guinea Pig Welfare Forum to Take Place in September 2024

The national guinea pig community will come together for the highly anticipated, and first of its kind, Guinea Pig Welfare Forum on Thursday 19th of September 2024. The event will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham, sponsored and organised by Burgess Pet Care. The forum aims to bring...
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A third of children have never watched wildlife in a park...

A third of young people have never watched birds or wildlife in their garden or a park, according to the RSPCA’s landmark Animal Kindness Index. The Index raises worrying concerns about children’s access to animals and the natural world - also showing that seven out of ten children and young...
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Dogs Trust and Cats Protection issue urgent appeal for fosterers to...

Two specialist fostering services that support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse have issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to come forward and open their homes to pets in need after experiencing an increase in demand for their services.  This appeal comes as Freedom, managed by Dogs Trust, and Lifeline,...
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‘Unbelievable’ transformation of spaniel rescued from starvation by RSPCA

A dog who is ‘loving, gentle and wants to be friends with everyone’ is unrecognisable from the ‘skin and bones’ she was when she was rescued by the RSPCA. Springer spaniel Lola was 18-months-old when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September 2023 after being taken into a local vet emaciated*....
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It’s wedding season – here’s how to include your dog in...

Wedding days are often filled with celebrations with the ones you love the most, so it’s understandable that for many people it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without their faithful furry companion. “From a ‘dog of honour’ to a ring bearer, the possibilities of including your...
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Is dog’s glum face putting off adopters?

A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face. Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns. He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while...
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Cat-acombs ordeal! Feline trapped under St. Paul’s Cathedral rescued by RSPCA

A cat who disappeared into an underground basement at St.Paul’s Cathedral has been rescued by the RSPCA. The feline tumbled 15 feet down a shaft near to the outer walls of the Grade I listed central London landmark and ended up trapped in the dark basement below the cathedral. Fortunately, a...
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RSPCA caring for four rabbits abandoned in dirty hutches

The RSPCA in Hampshire is caring for four rabbits who were sadly abandoned in dirty hutches at the gate leading to the animal centre. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Hampshire, discovered the rabbits late on Tuesday evening (16 July). They found two female rabbits inside one...
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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...