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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,...
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RSPCA welcome government consultation to ban shock collars

The RSPCA have welcomed a move by the government to ban the use of electric shock collars. The animal welfare charity has long campaigned for electric shock collars to be banned because they trigger fear and pain in pets. Government department, Defra announced proposals to ban the use of the devices...
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Cat welfare is now on the political agenda at Westminster

The first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to improving cat welfare has been launched in Westminster. The new group is made up of MPs and Peers with the support of two leading animal welfare charities, Cats Protection and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The APPG on Cats (APPGOCATS) will discuss cat...
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Celebrities meet homeless pets on visit to Blue Cross

Celebrities, including TV stars were invited to Blue Cross for a behind the scenes visit and to meet homeless pets who are looking for new homes. National animal charity, Blue Cross teamed up with photographer, Rankin for a photoshoot to celebrate the important role pet’s play in our lives. TV...
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Pet charity reveals plans to replace Manchester Pet Hospital

Pet charity, PDSA has launched an appeal to replace their ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Manchester. PDSA has unveiled plans for a new £2.4 million ground breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Manchester, which will replace the ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Old Trafford. After 40 years of treating sick and injured pets,...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...