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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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Pedigree breeder given five year cat ban for neglecting 11 Persians

A woman from North Shields who advertised pedigree cats on Facebook failed to get veterinary treatment for 11 underweight Persians who were all suffering from a catalogue of health problems, a court has heard.  tephanie Neesam (DoB 05.09.88), who used the name  ‘Purrcise Persian’s,’ on the social media platform, left...
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Bella & Duke to support four hero dogs as part of its...

Raw pet food and wellness subscription company, Bella & Duke, was established with the health and well-being of our nation’s pets at the forefront, which is why the company was proud to partner with Therapy Dogs Nationwide in 2023 and is continuing to fundraise and support the charity’s work...
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RSPCA delight as Netherlands one step closer to banning puppy yoga

News that the Netherlands is one step closer to banning puppy yoga has been met with delight from the RSPCA, which has long raised concerns over the welfare of dogs during classes. Puppy yoga was banned in Italy last month - and now the Netherlands is set to follow suit...
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Battersea’s longest serving volunteer spends almost a quarter of a century...

Battersea Old Windsor’s longest-serving volunteer is being celebrated this Volunteers’ Week (3 – 9 June 2024) for her support caring for thousands of dogs for more than 24 years.  Ann Palmer started her volunteering journey in February 2000 as she wanted to spend more time with dogs and support animals...
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Retired teacher goes the extra mile for homeless hounds

As organisations across Shropshire celebrate Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June) a Dogs Trust Shrewsbury volunteer is urging other dog lovers to join the team.  Nick Munro has been volunteering at the rehoming centre since 2019, dedicating two mornings a week to helping take care of the dogs, particularly those who have been...
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Puppies abandoned in shoebox reunited with mum in RSPCA miracle

Seven two-week-old puppies who were found abandoned in a shoebox have been reunited with their mum at an RSPCA rescue centre. The litter of tiny pups were found by a member of the public left in a shoebox and abandoned outside Braintree District Council office on 3 May and taken into the...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside takes on inflatable 5k challenge to raise vital...

A dedicated team from Dogs Trust Merseyside is preparing for an exciting fundraising event at Aintree Racecourse this weekend to support dogs in need.   Team members Clare Rooney (50), Avril Clark (25), Chloe Rose (22), and Eric Grainger (28) will be participating in the Liverpool Fun Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course to raise...
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Missing cat reunited by microchip after three-month agony

A thankful owner is warning other cat owners of the importance of microchips after she was reunited with her missing feline friend Dragon after a long three months - all thanks to his microchip.   The one-week countdown is officially on for cat owners in England to get their cats...
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Revealed: The dog breed which takes RSPCA twice as long to...

Greyhounds take twice as long to rehome than other dog breeds, figures from the RSPCA shows. Every year internationally on 2 June, the breed is put in the spotlight on National Greyhound Day. But despite having a day to celebrate and raise awareness, it still takes on average 81 days for the...
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One week countdown before cat microchipping becomes law

The RSPCA is urging owners to ensure their cat is microchipped ahead of the new law coming into effect in England on Monday (10 June) making microchipping your moggy mandatory. Any owners who fail to have their cat microchipped could be handed a hefty fine - including indoor cats.  Despite the...
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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...