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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Your Dog’s Club is giving dog owners the opportunity to become...

Your Dog’s Club, a dog-only online retailer that strives to provide the best quality products and services for dogs across the UK, is giving dog owners the rare chance to obtain shares within its fast-growing business and receive a certificate in their dog’s name — all by investing as...
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RSPCA rescues mum and newborn kittens in need of help

The RSPCA rescued a mum and three kittens who were discovered sheltering in a shed in West London. The tiny kittens, who are just two weeks old, were very weak and sadly two of the litter had already died when they were discovered with their stray mum inside a shed...
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Dogs Trust Kenilworth celebrates 100th happy rehome

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Kenilworth as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th rehome this year. Taking the accolade was nine-year-old Labrador, Tia, who was adopted by Peter and Claire McCrone from Leamington Spa. Tia found herself in the care of the Honiley rehoming centre when her previous owners could no longer...
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RSPCA donates £20,000 to help animals of war-torn Ukraine

The RSPCA has pledged £20,000 to international animal charity FOUR PAWS’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions to international animal charity FOUR PAWS will be channeled towards local Ukrainian organisations which are working hard on the ground in the war-torn country to care for animals - from...
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RSPCA reports huge influx of rabbits as charity sees intake rise...

The RSPCA has today revealed it’s centres across the country are being ‘overwhelmed’ with unwanted rabbits - with no one coming forward to offer them new homes. In 2020 672 rabbits came into the RSPCA’s care, and during 2021 859 were taken in by the RSPCA - an increase of...
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RSPCA appeals for information after injured and declawed kitten is abandoned...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a poorly kitten suffering from neurological issues was abandoned in a cat carrier. The young black and white kitten was found in a pet carrier and dumped on the corner of the street in Summer Road, Erdington in Birmingham on Thursday, 17 February. She...
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Rocketo fundraise to grow global healthy dog food brand

The pioneers of a highly nutritious, dehydrated-raw dog food have launched a ‘six figure’ crowdfunding campaign aiming to build a community of investors who share its brand values in promoting better canine health. Rocketo was launched in 2018 by serial entrepreneur, former MTV producer, and dog lover Arunas Matacius along...
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Dogged devotion leads teenage dog lover to take on Everest challenge

A 13-year-old dog lover is counting down to a challenge of a lifetime, inspired by her love of our four-legged friends. On the 2 April Leah-Mai Rimmington will begin an eight-day, 82-mile trek to Mount Everest base camp. She will brave ice-cold temperatures and the risk of altitude sickness, frostbite...
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Paul O’Grady falls head over tails for stray Battersea sausage dog

Paul O’Grady has adopted another Battersea rescue dog, who he fell in love with during recent filming of the hit TV show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. Sausage, a Wire-Haired Dachshund, captured the TV presenter’s heart when she found herself in the care of Battersea’s London centre after...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary opens its doors for 2022

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is delighted to share its events schedule for 2022. This year, the charity is able to offer even more opportunities for people to come and visit their rescued horses and ponies and find out why the work they do matters. Covid restrictions over the last two...
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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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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...