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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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Battersea volunteer pays tribute to sweet one-eyed ‘celebrity’ rescue dog

A rescue dog, who became a canine celebrity after starring in a TV advert for animal welfare charity, Battersea, is being remembered by her owner in a special commemoration event for Pet Remembrance Day (5 July). Yorkshire Jack Russell Terrier Cross, Honey, who came into Battersea’s care as a one-eyed...
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Stranded feline rescued by RSPCA and firefighters

The RSPCA and firefighters rescued a cat who was stuck precariously on the roof of a property in Thornaby. Cotton landed in trouble after climbing out of a skylight window at her home in Thornaby Road in the North Yorkshire town in the early hours of June 14. The white...
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RSPCA pleads with owners to neuter their rabbits after tackling heartbreaking...

This Rabbit Awareness Week (June 26-30), the animal charity is calling on people to prevent the growth of unwanted litters by neutering and promptly sexing their pets. Rabbits breed quickly and RSPCA animal centres are full with abandoned and unwanted animals. Many owners have also found their bunnies breeding out...
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Animal welfare charity raises awareness of dogs and cats needing to...

A new experiential digital outdoor campaign will launch at Westfield London on Thursday 29th June to shine a light on London-based animal welfare charity Mayhew’s dogs and cats looking to find their second chance and ‘love for life’. The Loved for Life campaign includes an opportunity for visitors to the...
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Dehydrated cats found abandoned in a builders bag in Leeds

The RSPCA says the person responsible for dumping two cats in a builders bag in Leeds showed a callous disregard for their welfare. The young white and tabby cats, both females, were discovered in the rubble sack by a member of the public on Friday morning (June 9) in long...
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RSPCA appeal over emaciated puppy who was at least half her...

A severely emaciated puppy who was found straying in a South Yorkshire village weighing just 6.2 kilograms, is making ‘promising’ progress. The vet who examined the female Spaniel cross, now named Tina, said she was surprised at how bright and alert the little dog was, given she was at least...
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Evesham dog lover takes on ultra marathon in memory of her...

A dog-lover from Bengeworth is taking on an ultra marathon in memory of her rescue dog who died earlier this year, to raise funds for Dogs Trust Evesham.   This weekend (17-18 June) Sue Siford is leaving behind the books of Evesham Library where she works as a Customer Advisor to...
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Hundreds of pupils in west London school dress up as cats...

Hundreds of youngsters from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Maida Vale dressed up as cats or dogs for charity to raise funds and awareness for the Mayhew animal welfare charity on Friday 19 May. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of a former St. Joseph’s pupil, 14-year-old animal lover and charity supporter...
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Lurcher who had recently given birth abandoned outside RSPCA hospital in...

The RSPCA says it is extremely concerned about the welfare of a litter of puppies after their mum was abandoned, along with another female dog, outside the charity’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital at Eccles New Road in Salford. CCTV footage shows a man tying the dogs to a bicycle stand...
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Starving puppy on restricted diet rescued by RSPCA

A young cane corso type dog has undergone an amazing recovery after being taken into RSPCA care with deformities after being fed an unsuitable restricted diet of watermelon and salad leaves. Cayan was rescued by the animal rescue charity following calls from members of the public, who raised concerns after...
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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...