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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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A Shih Tzu finds his forever home after waiting almost a...

A diabetic Shih Tzu from Dogs Trust Shoreham has finally found his forever home in Guildford after finding fame in the local media to help find his ‘pawfect match’. Dogs Trust Shoreham appealed for a new home for six-year old Alfie earlier this year, after he had been waiting...
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RSPCA receives 40 abandonment reports a day during coronavirus lockdown

The RSPCA has received more than 1,600 reports of abandoned animals across England & Wales since lockdown began – that’s 40 a day. The charity has released the figures as part of its emergency appeal, launched to keep its rescue teams out on the road during the Coronavirus crisis and...
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Golden oldie dog rehomed just before lockdown is loving life in...

A 12-year old Shar-Pei cross who came into RSPCA care underweight with scars on his face is loving life after being rehomed just before the UK went into lockdown. Wallace went into RSPCA care in Chobham, Surrey in September last year and was very underweight and was suffering from...
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RSPCA’s 2.6 challenge raises much-needed funds for animals in need

The RSPCA has raised £20,000 so far thanks to generous supporters who have taken part in the 2.6 challenge. The week-long challenge kicked off on Sunday 26 April, when the London Marathon would have held its 40th annual even and asked participants to do a challenge around the number...
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Dogs Trust donates vital medical equipment to NHS during coronavirus crisis

Dogs Trust is helping to support the national effort in the fight against coronavirus by donating vital medical equipment to the NHS. The charity’s rehoming centres rallied together in support of our incredible health service – with Dogs Trust Loughborough donating 120 surgical gowns to nearby Lings Bar Hospital (pictured). Meanwhile....
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Dogs Trust asks for help to name adorable rescue puppies

A litter of five rescue puppies born at Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Glasgow during the Coronavirus pandemic are looking for help from the public to name them. The team at Glasgow is launching an online poll to name the puppies and are calling on the public to get involved...
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RSCPA rescue mission to save fox from manhole

A team of RSPCA animal rescuers worked together to free a fox cub stuck down a manhole in Birmingham. RSPCA animal collection officers Cara Gibbon and Vic Hurr, and inspector Nichola Geraghty went to a hostel in Grange Road, Birmingham on Monday 27 April after locals heard a fox crying. Vic...
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Cats Protection and Dogs Trust welcome Lords debate on effect of...

Two of the UK’s biggest animal charities have joined force to welcome a House of Lords debate recognising the challenges faced by rehoming organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say that together with other animal charities, they are facing significant fundraising and operational difficulties as a...
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RSPCA teams up with Foodbank to provide vulnerable owners with food...

Two London RSPCA branches have teamed up with their local Foodbank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 outbreak. The charity recognises that pets are very much a part pf our families. Some pet owners are concerned they may not be able...
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Paul O’Grady urges the public to donate to Battersea during ‘tough...

Paul O’ Grady and his new puppy, Nancy have sent staff at Battersea an encouraging video to help boost morale during these ‘tough times’. The video calls upon the public to donate what they can to help the much-loved animal charity’s homeless dogs and cats. During the heart-warming video, the Battersea...
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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,...