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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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Urgent search for new home for dog spending second birthday in...

The RSPCA is desperate to find a dog a new home after he spent his second birthday in rescue. Chief, who turned two on 6 August, arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Surrey, six months ago after being rescued by the charity. He’s now spent a quarter of his short...
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Revealed: the ‘cruel and unnecessary’ procedure on dogs which has increased...

Reports made to the RSPCA about the ‘cruel and unnecessary’ ear cropping procedure carried out on dogs have increased by over 2,000% within the last decade. In 2023, 316 reports were made to the animal charity - a huge increase from 2015 when 14 reports were received, marking a rise...
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Poor dog Sarah reaches heartbreaking milestone of 1,000 days at RSPCA...

The RSPCA is making a heartfelt plea to find a home for sweet lurcher Sarah who has sadly been in the care of RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for a staggering 1,000 days. Monday (12) marks the sad milestone for Sarah - who came into RSPCA care when she was just  a...
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Appeal for information after eight bulldog puppies dumped in an Aldi...

Eight puppies are getting lots of TLC at an RSPCA centre after they were found by a member of the public abandoned in an Aldi bag. They were found on Wednesday 31 July in woods off Hare Hill, in Addlestone, Surrey. The person who found them took the dogs to...
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Cat with ‘tragic’ fish allergy, deaf cat and senior loved-up couple...

Four rescue cats in Leeds are looking to find their forever homes including one cat who is surprisingly allergic to fish! Fruin, Catface, Tootsie and Arthur have waited to find their forever homes for a combined 235 days - but have sadly been overlooked by potential adopters so far. Fruin, a one-year-old black and white...
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New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog...

The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust has revealed that one in ten who have ever experienced the loss of their beloved dog felt that there wasn’t anyone they could speak to about their grief.   An overwhelming 89% of UK adults...
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Adorable puppy with one eye smaller than the other finds loving...

A puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has won over an adopter - despite his unusual condition. Albi was born with Microphthalmia - a condition where one or both of the eyes are small - and RSPCA staff launched a special appeal to find him a home.  Albi’s...
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Loving lurcher being overlooked because of his colour

A loving lurcher is struggling to find a home due to the colour of his coat.  Eighteen-month-old lurcher Pierre has been waiting for a home for nine months but is continually overlooked. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, believe people are put off by his brindle coat. Animal Care Assistant Hollie Jones said:...
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RSPCA fears for cats as weapon attacks on moggies soar in...

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to be extra-vigilant this summer after new figures  suggest felines are being increasingly targeted in deliberate weapon attacks - with the nation's wildlife also in the firing line.   New data from the animal charity reveals that the number of cats shot with an air...
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Overlooked lurcher Pepper spends 13 months in RSPCA care

A five year old lurcher is looking for her forever home after spending 13 months in RSPCA care and being overlooked by potential adopters. Pepper was rescued by an RSPCA officer in Sheffield in July 2023, along with her young puppies, who were neglected by their previous owner. She came into...
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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,...