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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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Dog days are over for charity

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity attended the most prestigious dog show in the world, Crufts, last weekend. The charity looks after veterans and service people in their time of need, many of whom have service animals. Moira Dickinson, SSAFA Regional Fundraising Manager, said: “It was lovely to be invited to spread...
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RSPCA hails ‘amazing team effort’ as dog is pulled from culvert...

The RSPCA has said it will be nominating those involved in the rescue of a dog - trapped down a culvert in West Yorkshire for two days - for an animal welfare award. Martha, a two-year-old English bull terrier disappeared inside the drainage tunnel in Black Carr Woods, Pudsey, while...
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365-day adoption wait for two inseparable dogs who hadn’t been outside...

Two dogs who were terrified of humans and had never been outside are still looking for their forever home, a year after they were rescued by the RSPCA. Ronnie and Patch had spent the first six years of their lives living inside a house in the north of England with...
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Four kittens abandoned on doorstep in freezing temperatures in Leeds

The RSPCA is urging people to seek help and not abandon their animals after four kittens were found in a soggy cardboard box on one of the coldest and wettest days of the year so far in Leeds.  A member of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the...
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Scooby-dooby-do you think you could give a home to Dillon the...

It’s a mystery why a fun-loving dog who resembles the famous Scooby Doo is still searching for his forever home after being in RSPCA care for over a year. Dillon the doberman arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey after being found wandering the streets covered in bite...
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Dogs Trust express disappointment in latest budget announcement

Dogs Trust, has expressed disappointment in the Chancellor’s decision not to help and support dog owners and temporarily remove the 20% VAT from pet food, vet services and vet medicines.  This is despite Dogs Trust raising concerns about the impact of the cost of living on dogs and their owners, and...
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Phenomenal Service Dog adopted from Dogs Trust returns from first international...

A former rescue dog adopted from Dogs Trust has recently returned from a life-saving search and rescue mission in earthquake hit Turkey.  Adopted from Dogs Trust Shoreham in 2018, Davey the six-year-old springer spaniel has served with Lancashire Fire and Rescue for nearly five years. During his first international deployment,...
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RSPCA welcomes England’s new  mandatory microchipping law

The RSPCA has welcomed the UK Government announcement on compulsory microchipping for owned cats in England. Under the plans, it is to become a legal requirement for cat owners to microchip their cats before 20 weeks of age and to ensure their contact details are stored and kept up to...
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Foster ‘paw-rents’ needed to help homeless hound 

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is appealing for a foster home for a dog who would prefer the peace and quiet of a home rather than the hustle and bustle of kennel life.  Two-year-old German Shepherd, Soot, arrived at the rehoming centre in January after a change in his owner’s circumstances meant...
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Can you give a home to ‘gentle giant’ Wilbur?

A loving new home is being sought for a ‘gentle giant’ rottweiler who has spent eight months waiting for someone to adopt him. Wilbur arrived into the care of the RSPCA’s Mount Noddy Animal Centre in summer last year, after a year of living in police kennels when he was...
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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,...