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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 Canterbury hopes to find homes for purrfectly imperfect cats

From a one-eyed cat, to a senior pair with no interest from potential adopters, and a moggy with no tail - RSPCA Canterbury hopes to find forever homes for these purrfectly imperfect moggies. RSPCA rescue centres and branches are “full to bursting” with unwanted animals as more pets come into...
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Pet Fostering Service Scotland calls for ban on restrictive housing policies

Animal care charity Pet Fostering Service Scotland is calling for an end to restrictive housing policies after its service has seen a record number of people looking to put their pets up for fostering.   The charity has seen over 1,000 enquiries to use Pet Fostering Service Scotland’s aid this year, a rise in over 20% compared to last year, and...
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648 days in care: Goofball Gabe, the friendly Foxhound who wants...

Loveable foxhound Gabe has been looking for a new home for an unbelievable 684 days after being rescued by the RSPCA - but the charity hopes his wait will come to an end this Adoptober. Three year old Gabe is being looked after by the team at Felledge Animal Centre...
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Communities and charities around the world working together to eradicate rabies

As an animal welfare charity that has been operating for over 160 years, Battersea’s mission is to be ‘here for every dog and cat’. This extends far beyond the animals that Battersea takes in at their three centres. Through the charity’s Global Programmes strategy, Battersea works with rescues and...
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Dogs Trust shines spotlight on overlooked golden oldies

Dogs Trust is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting an overlooked older dog as the nation prepares to celebrate older people on Grandparents Day (1 October). Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under...
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Dog lover and rescue dog on countdown to Cardiff half-marathon ...

A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his final few training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon on 1 October to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes. Rosie, now three,...
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RSPCA tackles heartbreaking cases of cruelty and abandonment of guinea pigs

The RSPCA is seeking homes for hundreds of unwanted and cruelly treated guinea pigs who have arrived at the animal charity’s centres and branches this year. Many of those pets have been cruelly abandoned in precarious locations, while others have been given up because their owners have become overwhelmed after...
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Zen has spent almost 650 days in RSPCA kennels and never...

A dog who was born in kennels is nearing the heartbreaking milestone of 650 days in RSPCA care - and has never had a home to call his own. Zen’s mum was part of an RSPCA cruelty case and he was born in RSPCA kennels around Christmas 2021. He was then...
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Nearly 900 pets ‘kept in loving homes’ thanks to Purina x...

More than £75,000 of veterinary treatments have already been provided to owners in need thanks to an innovative partnership between the RSPCA and petcare company Purina. The charity's frontline inspectorate and Purina have teamed up to help struggling owners through the cost of living crisis. The 'Better Together Fund' - which...
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Rehoming plea for Staffie who suffered serious injuries after being tied...

The RSPCA is looking for a loving new home for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was nearly strangled to death after she was cruelly tied up with rope and abandoned. Five-year-old Tetley has been left permanently scarred from the deep lacerations she suffered to her neck after she was found...
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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...