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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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Feline superstitious? More than a quarter of Gen Z are scared...

Gen Z are the most superstitious age group in the UK with more than a quarter of young Brits scared of black cats, a new study has revealed. The research from Burns Pet Nutrition found that two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z consider themselves ‘superstitious’ – with two-fifths (41%) of them...
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Posthumous award for ‘inspiring’ RSPCA inspector who leaves ‘incredible’ legacy

A late RSPCA inspector who dedicated her life to fighting animal cruelty has been honoured with a special award at the Charity Today Awards Kirsty Withnall, who died in April following a battle with cancer, was posthumously awarded with the Animal Welfare Award at the ceremony, held on Wednesday (16...
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A dog that ‘had nothing’ puts her best paw forward to...

A former stray who was looked after at Dogs Trust Harefield before finding her forever home is going the extra mile alongside her owner throughout November to raise much needed funds for dogs still waiting to find their furry-tail ending. Exactly two years ago, Sean Bilton and his partner, Charlotte,...
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Spook-tacular pets hunt for own haunted houses this Howl-oween

If you’re looking for a furry fiend to join your haunted house this Halloween then the RSPCA has got the most spook-tacular pets who are ready to put their new family under their spell. Will the full moon this scary season help the RSPCA’s lost souls find their eternal homes?  If you could offer a Halloween home to a pet in need, please head...
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This National Black Cat Day: 100% of rescues find black cats...

In a survey of rescue centres based across the UK, conducted by Agria Pet Insurance, 55% identified “appearance or colour” as the main reason cats are not adopted. In fact, all respondents said they find it harder to rehome black cats than those of other colours, with 67% blaming perceptions of “bad...
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Three-legged rescue dog turns all her teddies into tripod pets too 

A three-legged dog who was rescued by the RSPCA has now found her forever home where she carries a giant unicorn toy around with her and chews the back legs off all of her teddies to make them look like her! Peggy, a five-year-old Dutch Shepherd, was rescued by the...
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Blue Cross Charity reveals eight in 10 UK drivers would break...

The majority of UK drivers would break the law if they hit a dog with their vehicle, shocking new research from animal welfare charity Blue Cross reveals. The study showed a staggering 86% of motorists would not call the police if they injured a dog and no owner was in...
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‘Lovely’ lurchers wait more than 1,800 days for new homes

RSPCA staff are completely baffled as to why two ‘lovely’ lurchers have been at their centre for a combined total of more than 1,800 days - almost five years. Five-year-old Alvin (pictured above) was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2022 from the West Midlands. He was suffering from untreated injuries caused by hunting which his...
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Cornwall cats spend a combined 200 days looking for forever homes

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find homes for three former stray cats who have spent a combined 200 days looking for their forever homes. Coco Puff, Lady Tilly and Salem were all found straying around Cornwall and in desperate need of help before they were rescued by...
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Dogs Trust Manchester celebrates its tenth birthday

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating ten years of helping dogs find their forever families across the region and beyond.  Since opening its doors in October 2014, the Denton-based rehoming centre has seen more than 7,300 dogs find loving homes and Lisa Eardley, Manager at Dogs Trust Manchester, says the joy...
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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...