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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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Dogs Trust Worldwide helping tackle dog fighting in South Africa

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support the South African National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in its efforts to tackle dog fighting in the country. The South African NSPCA is reporting rising levels of animal abuse as a side-effect of Covid-19 and seeing unprecedented violence against them. Dogs Trust Worldwide has supported the...
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RSPCA food bank project helps pet owners in need across Cheshire...

The RSPCA has expanded its food bank partnership to cover Cheshire and Merseyside for pet owners who are struggling. In November (2020) Deputy Chief Inspector Alison Fletcher, who works in Lancashire, decided to link-up with food banks in the area to provide them with pet food for owners who were...
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Dogs Trust Salisbury seek doggy foster ‘pawrents’

Dogs Trust Salisbury is calling on dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog. The appeal comes at a crucial time for dog welfare, as the charity predicts that more people will be left with no other choice but to hand their dog into...
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Dogs Trust Manchester’s longest term resident hopes to find love as...

Dogs Trust Manchester is making a special appeal for their longest-term canine resident, Charlie, who has been waiting for a home for over 500 days. The five-year-old Labrador Collie Cross originally found himself in the care of Dogs Trust in October 2019. Since then, he has been adopted twice but sadly it was not meant to be and the team are now...
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RSPCA launches new programme for parents and children

The RSPCA has launched a new education programme for parents to teach their children about animal welfare at home. The new programme which has launched this month (April) focusses on the welfare of dogs, cats and rabbits and provides parents with information and activities they can do with their children. During...
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PDSA partners with Royal Canin to tackle growing obesity epidemic

PDSA has announced it is partnering with Royal Canin, in a move to address the UK’s worsening pet obesity crisis. The charity, which provides free and low-cost veterinary care to pets in need, will be working with Royal Canin to raise awareness of rising rates of obesity – made worse...
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RSPCA highlights why rats hate social distancing

Sunday 4 April marked World Rat Day and the RSPCA is highlighting just how social and intelligent these rodents are and why they are commonly misunderstood pets. There were more than 200 incidents reported to the RSPCA about domestic rats in 2020 (221), this includes rats that have been neglected,...
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Dogs Trust Bridgend celebrates 100th happy rehome

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Bridgend as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th rehome this year – in the form of an adorable, devoted duo. Taking the accolade are five-year old Jack Russell Pug crosses, Pixie and Cleo, who found themselves in the care of the Pen-y-Fai rehoming centre...
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Dermot O’Leary joins Cats Protection for exclusive video event

Cats Protection invites children to an exclusive virtual event with author and TV presenter Dermot O’Leary. To celebrate the launch of his latest book in the exciting Toto the Ninja Cat series, Dermot O’Leary will be taking part in a video conversation with Cats Protection’s Director of Veterinary Services,...
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RSPCA sees influx of rabbits and small pets whose owners can...

The RSPCA is seeing an influx of rabbits and other small pets coming into the charity’s care as their owners can no longer care for them. In the last three months (January 2021 to March 2021) the charity has received reports about 150 abandoned rabbits, 78 dumped guinea pigs and...
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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,...