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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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Dogs4Rescue celebrates coronation… of King Stuart, the 1st

Manchester, UK - Dogs4Rescue hosted a royal celebration fit for a king today as they crowned King Stuart, the 1st, as the new ruler of the rescue centre. The self-proclaimed king has been the top dog at Dogs4Rescue for the past three years and now with his coronation, it's pawficial! The...
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Neglected dog suffered extensive fur loss and bleeding skin after owners...

Pictures show the heartwarming transformation of a dog who suffered considerable hair loss after her owners failed to seek veterinary treatment for her painful skin condition. Ten-year-old Missy was left with sores and bleeding patches across her body but has since gone on to make a good recovery after she...
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RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries!

Budding young photographers are being encouraged to enter the RSPCA’s high-profile national young photography competition which is now celebrating its 33rd year.  The 2023 RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries today (Thursday 4 May) and runs until Tuesday 15 August. The judges are looking forward to another year of...
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Paws for a cause: Charity dog walk aims to raise thousands...

Back for its 4th year, the Agria Dog Walk UK is bigger and better than ever before. Announcing a brand-new, three-year partnership with English Heritage, the annual charitable event is calling for British pet parents and their canine companions to join thousands dogs and their families across Denmark, Finland,...
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Treat your dog like a King! RSPCA’s tips on treating pooches...

With the eyes of the world on King Charles III this weekend, the RSPCA is giving tips to dog owners on how to treat their pet pooches like royalty. The animal charity’s DogKind campaign - developed by dog behaviour experts and based on evidence-based research - aims to support dog...
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Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe launch initiatives to support European...

Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe have joined forces to launch initiatives to help animal welfare charities across Europe to improve welfare and rehome effectively, as they continue to crusade for a better world for pets.   The partnership between Dogs Trust Worldwide, an affiliated organisation with Dogs Trust, and Purina...
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UK pet rescues facing alarming rise in pets with behavioural issues

A shock report has revealed that UK pet rescues are facing significant challenges in rehoming pets that are experiencing behavioural issues as a result of the pandemic. It reveals that 72% of pet rescues have seen a dramatic increase in the number of cats and dogs with behavioural disturbances...
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Charities merge to champion dog welfare and eliminate rabies globally

Three leading global charities have united to take a decisive step forward in the fight against rabies, one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases in the world, which claims the lives of a child every nine minutes, amounting to 60,000 human fatalities every year. The merger of Dogs Trust, Worldwide Veterinary...
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Rescue dog Asher is looking for an ace new home

An ace rescue dog with a boundless enthusiasm for life is ready to meet his special someone to live life in the fast lane with.    One-year-old American Bulldog Asher is a stunning boy who has had an unsettled start in life coming into Dogs Trust Glasgow in January due to...
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Couple given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals are found in...

A couple from Lancashire have been given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals - including numerous dogs in crates - were found at their house in Colne. Conditions at the property in Calder Street were described by an RSPCA inspector as “shocking,” with dog faeces visible on the walls 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,...