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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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RSPCA asks families to take part in new Little Steps challenge...

The RSPCA has launched a new fundraising challenge for young children called Little Steps. Families can choose their distance and location and take part in the sponsored event running from Saturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August, 2021. Any young animal lover who raises over £50 will then receive a RSPCA...
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Heightened danger to animals this summer as staycation season gets underway,...

Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, warns the RSPCA. Data from the animal charity reveals that reports about sick and injured animals double in the summer months, and with July’s figures (145,417) considerably higher this year than the same...
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It’s a ‘yappily ever after’ for the first dogs to be...

Tails were wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff last week as the team celebrated finding homes for their very first residents. Staff waved a fond  farewell to four of their first arrivals, just two weeks after opening the centre, and the lucky dogs are now enjoying life with their new families. 18-month-old ex-racing Greyhound Toby, was the first to find his forever home. Having retired from the...
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Appeal to find homes for five homeless cats at RSPCA Newport...

The RSPCA is appealing to find loving homes in Newport for five homeless cats. RSPCA Newport Animal Centre is caring for five special cats who have been looking for their forever homes for a long time. Tess, Toby, Pud, Kevin and Teddy have been in the charity’s care for a combined...
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RSPCA reveals brutal knife crime attacks on animals

The RSPCA has revealed the extent of the deliberate cruelty inflicted on animals, who have been slashed and stabbed in shocking attacks as part of their Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The animal charity received a horrifying 130 reports of knife attacks on animals each year on average - more than...
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Hundreds of air gun attacks reported to RSPCA despite Covid lockdowns

An “alarming” number of reports were received by the RSPCA about animals being targeted by air weapons and rifles over the last 18 months - despite lockdown. Since the beginning of 2020, 371 incidents have been reported to the RSPCA where the caller believed an air gun or rifle had...
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The Farmer’s Dog partners with DogLost in throwback “missing” campaign

The Farmer’s Dog has partnered with DogLost, by launching a “missing” campaign reminiscent of the missing children milk carton campaign used in the USA in the 1980s. The Farmer’s Dog UK, a raw dog food company, will affix stickers with the profiles of six missing dogs produced by DogLost onto...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside finds home for oldest dog

The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding their oldest dog her perfect retirement home. 17-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Lola, arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre in April after her family could sadly no longer take care of her. Now, three months later, she has headed home with new devoted owners Susie...
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Dog who was abandoned and injured recovers at Dogs Trust Leeds

A Chihuahua found in Roundhay that was very underweight and had an eye infection, is being cared for at Dogs Trust Leeds and is now ready to find his forever home. The dog, approximately seven years old, was found by a member of the public who notified the local dog warden and...
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Dogs Trust welcomes inclusion of abusive behaviour impacting pets in new...

Dogs Trust, has welcomed newly released Domestic Abuse Act guidance which formally recognises that control of a person’s financial situation, impacting their ability to care for a pet (limiting access to food, vet care), constitutes economic abuse, a form of domestic abuse. Through Dogs Trust’s Freedom Project - a specialist...
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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,...