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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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Cats spend over 500 days in RSPCA care looking for forever...

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find homes for two cats in its care in Kent who have sadly been waiting a combined 515 days to find a home. Black and white cats Marion and Panda have had no interest from potential adopters whatsoever during that time and...
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StreetVet charity honoured in national homelessness Excellence Awards

StreetVet, the charity that provides free accessible veterinary care and services to pets experiencing homelessness across the UK has been honoured in the national homelessness Excellence Awards, run by Homeless Link.  Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homelessness organisations, and its annual awardsrecognise the innovative and impactful work...
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Ten-year ban for owner who ‘starved dog for months’ and confined...

An elderly dog who weighed half her healthy weight when she was rescued has been given a new lease of life by the RSPCA and her owner handed a suspended prison sentence for animal cruelty offences. Kimberley Barber was prosecuted by the animal charity after elderly crossbreed Amber was discovered...
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Ahoy there! Abandoned senior cat searching for forever home

The RSPCA is hoping to find a special home for a senior cat who was sadly abandoned by his previous owners in a property in March. Thankfully, the 11-year-old cat, named Captain Pebbles, was rescued by an RSPCA officer and came into the care of the charity’s Newbrook Farm Animal Centrein Frankley Green,...
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RSPCA animated film goes viral amid busiest period for animal cruelty

A hard-hitting new RSPCA animated film has been watched tens of thousands of times in just 72 hours - and is now set to hit television screens across the country. The 30-second film has been released as the animal welfare charity launches its 'No Animal Deserves Cruelty Appeal' - as the RSPCA is braced...
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Terrified dog blossoms in RSPCA care – but needs a loving...

A dog who would hide in the corner of his kennel and tremble whenever anyone went near him has blossomed into a happy, friendly dog - but is now desperate for a home. Ernie, two, has been in the care of the RSPCA for a whopping 471 days (as of...
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Ronnie’s raring to find his Doubles Partner

An ace rescue dog who is a smash hit with all staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria is hoping that by showing off his enviable ball skills, he will soon find his forever home.    One-year-old Lurcher Ronnie always has his eye on the ball, especially if it’s a tennis ball or of the...
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RSPCA and fire services rescue cat stuck on roof of three-storey...

The RSPCA and North West Fire Services rescued a much-loved cat who was sadly stuck on a three-storey roof for nearly two days in Cheshire. RSPCA inspector Lisa Lupson attended the incident on Sunday 30 June in Gravel Lane, Wilmslow, along with the North West Fire Services to try and...
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Partially sighted cat rescued from property with 50 felines looks for...

The RSPCA is hoping to find a special home for a partially sighted cat called Pixie who was rescued from a property where around 50 cats were living in an unsuitable environment. Two-year-old Pixie came into the care of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border Branch in May after she was rescued by RSPCA...
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Birmingham Dogs Home raises over £5,000 at Family Fun Day

In support of their ongoing Little Miracles appeal - on the 22nd June, Birmingham Dogs Home's popular Family Fun Day and Dog Show returned to Tudor Grange Park, Solihull - signalling the start of summer for the charity.  Over £5,000 was raised at the event, with activities ranging from the Waggiest...
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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,...