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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...
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Vet charity’s danger warning as dark nights draw closer

With autumn comes shorter days and longer nights, meaning your normal evening walk may become suddenly very dark! As the clocks also go back this month, it’s time to start getting prepared for the darker days to come.  Each year, vet charity PDSA treats thousands of pets who have been...
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Appeal to trace owner of emaciated dog left in filthy crate...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the charity released heartbreaking images of a young dog abandoned in a faeces-strewn crate at a block of flats in Lancashire. Council workmen discovered the frightened crossbreed on the second floor of the property at Eversley in Skelmersdale last Wednesday (25 September).  She weighed...
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Dogs Trust urges dog owners to act NOW to prepare their...

With just over a month until Bonfire Night, Dogs Trust is calling on dog owners to start preparations now to prevent firework season from becoming a stressful time for their canine companions.  With fireworks expected across the country during Bonfire Night, Diwali, and Halloween celebrations, Dogs Trust is issuing advice to help...
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Litter of newly-born kittens dumped in wheelie bin outside home in...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after five tiny kittens were dumped in a household recycling bin in Hampshire. The litter of felines, who are only a week old, were rescued by refuse collectors who were on their round on Cove Road in Farnborough on the morning of Thursday, September...
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New rehoming crisis as RSPCA animal intake now 42% higher than...

The RSPCA is facing a rehoming crisis as new figures show that in 2023, 42% more animals arrived at the RSPCA than were adopted - leaving hundreds of dogs, cats and other animals in emergency boarding waiting for a place at a rehoming centre. Last year, while the charity’s 14...
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French bulldog puppy left in ‘considerable pain’ after burns incident

A woman from South London has been handed a curfew as part of a community sentence after her French bulldog puppy sustained serious burns. It follows an investigation by the RSPCA into the incident. Natasha Benjafield of Middleton Road, Carshalton, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006...
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Two hero specialist detection dogs and Military horse who led Her...

Spaniels Yoyo & Scamp have become the 53rd and 54th recipients and Lord Firebrand, aka Yogi, has become the 55th recipient of the PDSA Order of Merit, the equivalent of the ‘animals’ OBE’  The UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is proud to celebrate a decade of awarding the Medal to...
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RSPCA appeals for information after two litters of kittens dumped on...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two separate litters of kittens were found abandoned just a short drive away from each other in Norfolk. The first litter of five kittens, aged around three weeks old, were discovered inside a black and green crate on the side of the road...
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Battersea urges public to help make a difference to the lives...

Animal welfare charity Battersea is urging the public to email their local MPs in support of the Renters' Rights Bill, ahead of its second reading in Parliament on 9 October.   The Renters' Rights Bill, which includes provisions to protect pet owners, represents a significant step forward in the rental sector....
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RSPCA appeal after three ‘unrecognisable’ matted dogs are dumped in a...

The RSPCA has released shocking images of three dogs who were found severely matted after they had been abandoned in a crate in North Yorkshire. The three terrier cross type dogs were spotted by a member of the public on 21 September in a field off Holtby Lane near York. It 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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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...