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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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James Middleton and Babboe get wheels in motion at Battersea Dogs...

In partnership with James Middleton, entrepreneur and mental health campaigner, Babboe yesterday donated a Dog-e bike to Battersea Dogs Home. A long-time fan of the cargo bikes, which have recently soared in populariy in the UK, Middleton is often spotted with his four-legged friends cycling the streets of London on...
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RSPCA receives more than 10,000 calls about cats

The RSPCA has revealed that last year there were 134,537 calls coming through to its cruelty line – which is one call every four minutes. This International Cat Day (August 8), the RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of cats and how we can help them. According to RSPCA...
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RSPCA looking for alternative homes for cats in Kent

The RSPCA has renewed its appeal to find outdoor homes for cats in Kent as the charity has become overrun with semi-feral cats. The RSPCA Canterbury branch has been working with the owner of a smallholding in Kent to help rehome a number of semi-feral cats. So far, 18 cats...
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Dogs Trust oldie gets his forever home

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust as Tonks, the charity’s oldest dog has finally found his forever home. The 17-year old Terrier, now named George, was being cared for by the Kenilworth rehoming centre and, after an appeal to find the loveable older gent a new owner, he has now...
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Dogs Trust welcomes puppy smuggling inquiry and calls for overhaul of...

Dogs Trust has enthusiastically welcomed the announcement of a vital parliamentary inquiry into the cruel Puppy Smuggling trade. The House of Commons Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is launching its call for evidence into the cruel practices of illegally importing into the UK from Europe. Dogs Trust has...
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Battersea offer help to Downing Street

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they are ready to help the new Prime Minister in his search for a canine companion. One of the nation’s leading charities and former home of some of politics brightest stars Larry, Palmerston and Gladstone is also prepared to act as a...
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RSPCA’s tips for Boris on introducing a dog to Larry the...

As the Prime Minister announces he wants a dog at No.10, the RSPCA has some advice on how to successfully introduce a new pet to Larry the cat. Cats and dogs can form close relationships, but it’s important to make sure that they are introduced properly to ensure that fur...
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Cats Protection helps break taboo of grieving for pets

Grieving for a pet may be a taboo subject for many, but charity Cats Protection is helping to bring down the barriers with a free support service. Ahead of Grief Awareness Day (30 August), the charity has highlighted its Paws to Listen service and released tips to help people cope...
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Police dog awarded PDSA Gold Medal for life-saving actions

A courageous Police Dog, who was brutally slashed eight times while protecting his handler has been awarded a medal for bravery from PDSA. Police Dog (PD) Bacca, who is now retired from West Mercia Police, sustained multiple injuries from the attacker, who was armed with a 10-inch knife. His handler,...
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Young Instagrammers urged to post animal pics in RSPCA’s new photo...

Young Instagrammers are being challenged to post their favourite animal snaps this summer for the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2019. The RSPCA’s new Instagram phto category will open to 13 to 18-year olds on Wednesday 24 July and closes on Monday 5 August 9am. All you have to do is use...
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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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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...