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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life
A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA.
Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
Dogs Trust manager celebrates 30 years finding new homes for dogs
Dogs Trust Newbury is celebrating an Assistant Manager who has been helping dogs to find new home for 30 years.
Assistant Manager, Jenny Hopkins started working for the charity in 1988 as a Canine Carer but quickly progressed to Assistant Manager, back in the day when there were only four...
RSPCA warns cat owners to keep windows closed during warm weather
The RSPCA is warning cat owners to keep their windows closed as the charity hears increasing reports of cats falling from windows.
The RSPCA Herts East Branch had reports of three cats falling from windows in the space of 24 hours last week.
The animal charity also recently investigated the deaths...
Dogs Trust campaign gets high paws from Secretary of State
Dogs Trust met with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at the Royal Welsh Show to discuss their priority animal welfare issues for Wales.
The animal welfare charity, which has 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland, including one in Bridgend, cares for nearly 15,000...
RSPCA issue fresh warning about dogs in hot cars after 4000...
The RSPCA is issuing a fresh warning to dog owners to never leave a pet unattended in a car on a warm day after almost 4,000 reports of incidents during the ongoing heatwave.
The animal welfare has issued the renewed advice after being made aware of the tragic deaths of...
PDSA offer advice to keep pets ‘flea free’ this summer
As the UK enjoys long periods of warm weather, PDSA are advising pet owners to protect their pets from fleas and other parasites.
Leading vet charity, PDSA warns that hot weather can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and it’s important for pet owners to regularly protect...
Mayhew receives funding thanks to London primary school
Students at a London primary school selected animal welfare charity, Mayhew to receive vital funding, which they won for their project, Precious Paws.
Students from Wendell Primary School in White City received £1,500 of funding from the Mayor’s Fund for London after presenting their pitch for their Precious Paws project...
PDSA warn public to be pet safe during barbecues
The weather in the UK is well and truly hotting up and vet charity, PDSA are raising awareness of the hazards of BBQs for pets.
As many of us will be enjoying a barbecue with friends and family in the coming weeks, the vet charity warns pet owners that they...
Puppies dumped in bing bag are given second chance by Battersea
Three unwanted Yorkshire Terrier puppies are being given a second chance after being dumped in a bin bag on someone’s doorstep.
The three puppies were no older then four months old and were found by a member of the public who took them into Battersea Dogs & Cats home.
All three...
Bath Cats and Dogs Home annual fun day returns in August
Bath Cats & Dogs Home will open its Claverton Down-based rescue centre gates to visitors for the return of their annual fun day in August.
Fun-legged fun will be the order of the day at the event taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 27 August where people will be able...
RSPCA highlight plight of abandoned guinea pigs
Today is Guinea Pig Appreciation Day and the RSPCA is highlighting the neglect and cruelty suffered by one of Britain’s most popular family pets.
Already this year (up to July 3) 250 guinea pigs have been reported as abandoned to the RSPCA with 1,402 reported to the RSPCA over the...
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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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