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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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RSPCA appeal after emaciated pocket bully with cropped ears is found...

An emaciated female pocket bully with cropped ears - which is an illegal procedure in England and Wales - has been found in Preston. The young brown-coloured dog, who has been named Moana, was seen straying by a member of the public in Moor Nook last Thursday (22 February).  Concerned about...
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Charities urge owners to neuter their pets amidst influx of cats...

The Cat-Kind group is raising awareness of neutering this World Spay Day Cat charities are urging owners to neuter their pets this World Spay Day (February 27) amidst a ‘cat crisis’ - with an unprecedented increase in felines coming into rescue shelters. RSPCA centres are full-to-bursting with cats - and the...
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Special home sought for dog loving pooch

A beautiful Husky cross is searching for her forever home after five months in RSPCA care. Brandy, aged 1, is ready to live with a new family after some TLC from Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey, following a difficult start to life in a multi-animal household. She came in...
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New Battersea research finds third of say pets improve mental health 

The average adult in the UK spends 17 minutes each day watching animal content online according to new research from animal welfare charity Battersea. Millennials (35-44 year olds) were the most likely to be scrolling social media for animal content, with one in ten watching animal videos for over half...
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After an 18-month wait, Dogs Trust Manchester is hoping to find...

Dogs Trust Manchester is appealing to dog lovers to think big when it comes to welcoming a four-legged friend into their home.  Although the Denton-based rehoming centre cares for dogs of all shapes and sizes, larger dogs sometimes take a little longer to find their new homes, and that is...
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SW equine charity’s first ever Crowdfunder raises nearly £200k to buy...

An overwhelming response to its first ever Crowdfunding campaign has enabled equine welfare charity The Mare and Foal Sanctuary to buy a vital and very unusual piece of lifesaving kit.  ‘Max’ is a life-size fully articulated equine mannequin which is designed to help train emergency teams to rescue horses and...
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Cats wait a total of 344 days in rescue centre waiting...

The RSPCA in Warrington is appealing to find homes for four cats in their care who have waited a total of 344 DAYS to find their forever homes. This comes as the RSPCA across England and Wales is seeing a stark influx of cats coming into their care - while...
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Beach loving homeless hounds enjoy a day out in Southport 

Long summer days may be some time off yet but a day at the seaside couldn’t come soon enough for beach loving dogs who have found themselves in need of new families.  The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside headed to Southport this week to give their four-legged friends some fun,...
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Fostering nearly 100 rescue dogs reignites Wiltshire woman’s passion for painting

A woman from Wiltshire is approaching an impressive milestone, having fostered almost 100 dogs from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust. Jo Heather, a mother-of-two from Salisbury, has taken care of dogs - large, small, young and old - as part of Dogs Trust’s Home from Home foster...
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Partially-sighted dog seeks special home

The RSPCA is looking for a special home for a partially-sighted dog who absolutely loves going out for walks and on adventures, even though he can’t see well.  Four-year-old husky Hunter came into the care of RSPCA Northumberland West Branch in November after a change in his owners’ circumstances meant they could not keep him. He is...
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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,...