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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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Dog welfare campaign launched as research shows two in five dog...

New research reveals that more than two in five Brits have given up dogs before, with one in 25 abandoned as strays. Reality star and animal activist, Pete Wicks, is leading a campaign to call for people to be more responsible when making the choice to get a dog, especially...
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Kind hearted gran turns hobby into lifeline for poorly pets

A Runcorn gran and her knitting needles have come to the aid of poorly pets by making dozens of woolly socks to keep them warm. When veterinary nurse Maria Clark wanted to keep cats and dogs warm while undergoing operations at Laurels Veterinary Surgery in Runcorn, she knew exactly who...
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Happy chap Harvey needs a new home

Dogs Trust Newbury is looking for a new home for eight-month old Whippet cross Harvey, who is a bundle of fun. Harvey loves to investigate, chase, play, eat, sleep and bounce. He has a great enthusiasm for life that is rather infectious. Antony Dominy, Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust...
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Charity vets save poorly ‘puppy farm’ puppies bought online

Animal lovers looking to buy a puppy in the run-up to Christmas are being encouraged to do their research and steer clear of suspect breeders. Two puppies brought from a disreputable online seller could have died without emergency treatment from vet charity PDSA. Now the charity’s vets are warning against...
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Unusual breed rescue dogs have been overlooked for six months

Rescue staff are hoping for new homes for two rescue dogs who have been in kennels for more than six months. With the festive season just around the corner, two Shropshire dogs, who have spent more than half a year in kennels, are hoping to land themselves loving new homes...
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Dogs Trust Essex appeal for potential owners to look past the...

Dogs Trust Black ‘Fur-day’ pooches are out to prove that all rescue dogs are outstanding, even when they don’t stand out. This Black Friday people will be desperately seeking lots of fantastic deals. However, staff at Dogs Trust’s rehoming Centre in Basildon are out to prove you can’t put a...
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Abandoned rescue pony is star of RSPCA Christmas video

Shetland Pony Tink was found by the RSPCA alone and up to her tummy in a muddy, wet field – but is now thriving in RSPCA care. Tink’s story of triumph over adversity has seen her chosen as the start of the charity’s Christmas video for their festive appeal Stock...
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Animal lovers give a £5,000 gift at Mayhew’s Christmas fair

Over 300 supporters started the party early at animal welfare charity Mayhew’s festive fair on Sunday 24 November. Mayhew received a brilliant early Christmas present, with over £5,500 raised on the day, which will help the charity to rescue and rehome dogs and cats across London. The funds raised will also...
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RSPCA’s loneliest cat facing second Xmas in charity care

The RSPCA has launched a national appeal in the run up to the festive season to find their loneliest cat at home. Toby is 11 years old and was signed over into RSPCA care on Christmas Eve in 2018 meaning he has spent 332 days in charity care. Latest figures...
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RSPCA urge people to get involved with Second Hand Secret Santa...

This Christmas the RSPCA is urging people to buy their secret Santa presents from its charity shops. From quirky t-shirts, toilet humour board games and comedy kitchen wear, there are a range of perfect ideas which are sure to make your colleagues chuckle this festive season. Buying a gift from an...
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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,...