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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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PDSA are raising awareness for misunderstood bunnies

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA are raising awareness of the welfare of rabbits, thought to be the most misunderstood of all UK pets. The 2018 PDSA Wellbeing (PAW) Report found that there are 540,000 rabbits (54%) living alone, despite being incredibly social animals. Rabbits are often in hutches which are far too...
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Blue Cross ask people to put their best foot forward for...

This August, national pet charity, Blue Cross are asking pet owners to put their best foot forward and go the extra-mile to raise money for poorly and homeless pets. The month-long ‘Steps for Pets’ event is challenging UK pet lovers and fitness fiends to take extra steps each day to...
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Rescue dog lands on his paws after being adopted by a...

A rescue dog who needed a life-saving operation has landed himself a new home with the vet who saved him, thanks to the RSPCA. German Shepherd crossbreed Alfie was brought into the RSPCA’s care for rehoming in October 2017 after a change in his owner’s circumstances, but inspector Anthony Joynes...
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Dogs Trust manager celebrates 30 years finding new homes for dogs

Dogs Trust Newbury is celebrating an Assistant Manager who has been helping dogs to find new home for 30 years. Assistant Manager, Jenny Hopkins started working for the charity in 1988 as a Canine Carer but quickly progressed to Assistant Manager, back in the day when there were only four...
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RSPCA warns cat owners to keep windows closed during warm weather

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to keep their windows closed as the charity hears increasing reports of cats falling from windows. The RSPCA Herts East Branch had reports of three cats falling from windows in the space of 24 hours last week. The animal charity also recently investigated the deaths...
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Dogs Trust campaign gets high paws from Secretary of State

Dogs Trust met with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at the Royal Welsh Show to discuss their priority animal welfare issues for Wales. The animal welfare charity, which has 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland, including one in Bridgend, cares for nearly 15,000...
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RSPCA issue fresh warning about dogs in hot cars after 4000...

The RSPCA is issuing a fresh warning to dog owners to never leave a pet unattended in a car on a warm day after almost 4,000 reports of incidents during the ongoing heatwave. The animal welfare has issued the renewed advice after being made aware of the tragic deaths of...
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PDSA offer advice to keep pets ‘flea free’ this summer

As the UK enjoys long periods of warm weather, PDSA are advising pet owners to protect their pets from fleas and other parasites. Leading vet charity, PDSA warns that hot weather can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and it’s important for pet owners to regularly protect...
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Mayhew receives funding thanks to London primary school

Students at a London primary school selected animal welfare charity, Mayhew to receive vital funding, which they won for their project, Precious Paws. Students from Wendell Primary School in White City received £1,500 of funding from the Mayor’s Fund for London after presenting their pitch for their Precious Paws project...
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PDSA warn public to be pet safe during barbecues

The weather in the UK is well and truly hotting up and vet charity, PDSA are raising awareness of the hazards of BBQs for pets. As many of us will be enjoying a barbecue with friends and family in the coming weeks, the vet charity warns pet owners that they...
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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,...