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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 pooch helps grieving widow conquer Mount Snowdon
An ex Dogs Trust Canterbury resident has helped grieving widow to conquer Mount Snowdon following her husband’s death in 2004.
Elsa a 10- year old Weimaraner arrived at Dogs Trust Canterbury in 2012 with a number of health issues, including a cancerous tumour on her right ear and hip dysplasia....
RSPCA re-appeals for information about cat hanged from motorway bridge
The RSPCA is re-appealing for information about a cat that was hanged from a motorway bridge over the M62 in West Yorkshire.
The charity was called by police and attended the scene at around 12pm on Sunday 30 September.
RSPCA Inspector, Thomas Hutton, said: “Police, along with the Highways Agency and...
Mayhew ramble raises nearly 3k for rescue animals
Almost 200 dogs and their owners raised nearly £3000 for rescue animals by taking part in a special autumnal ramble on Hampstead Heath.
Organised by London animal welfare charity, Mayhew, the ramble, which took place on Sunday 7th October, was sponsored by Edgard Cooper in support of rescue pets and...
RSPCA rescue a rabbit with inch-and-a-half long tooth
The RSPCA are urging rabbit owners to check their pet’s teeth regularly after a rabbit with an extremely overgrown tooth was found as a stray in Mexborough.
The animal welfare charity has now rescued the female Netherland Dwarf rabbit, which was found straying in Holmoak Close in Swinton when a...
Muddy Dog Challenge raises over £66k for Battersea animals
Last weekend 800 animal lovers and their dogs travelled to Eridge Park in Tunbridge Wells to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge.
The event, which is supported by LV= raised an incredible £66,000, which will go towards the vital care of the animals that come...
Chatty crossbreed at Battersea in search of a new home
An unusual-looking Benglal x Sphynx cat named Kuba has been making a big impression at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
The unusual looking crossbreed is believed to be the first of its kind to come to the rescue centre and has quickly become a firm favourite with the staff, thanks...
Former Dogs Trust resident celebrates successful weight loss journey
A former Dogs Trust Canterbury resident has a new lease of life after losing over half his body weight.
The then 10-year-old Cross Terrier Eddie, went into the rehoming centre in January 2017 tipping the scales at a hefty 15.5kg and staff were advised by their veterinary team that he’d...
Old age pooches seek loving new homes this Grandparents Day
Staff at Dogs Trust Bridgend are hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (7 October) will prove every dog really does have its day.
They are searching for a home to two very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) at the rehoming centre.
Rusty, an 11-year old Terrier and Sasha, a ten-year old...
Battersea welcomes new regulations to tackle cruel backstreet breeding
Leading animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home welcomes new government regulations which will clamp down on breeders who see dogs as nothing more than a way to make money.
The new regulations, which came into force on October 1st will mean any breeder producing three or more litters...
Battersea’s long stay Hope has her wish come true
One of the Battersea Old Windsor residents Hope has found a new home, after 287 days in kennels.
The eight-year old Mongrel was found as a stray by a member of the public in Surrey back in November 2017, but despite being a friendly dog, she found it hard to...
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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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