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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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Young cat Dart hopes to hit the mark after waiting 450...

A young cat who was born in RSPCA care has been waiting over 450 DAYS to find her forever home. Dart, a black and white female cat, is currently in the care of a fosterer for the RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire Branch after her mum Clarabell came into the charity’s...
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Final reminder to XL bully owners ahead of proof of neutering...

American XL bully owners in England and Wales are being urged to send in proof that their pet has been neutered before the deadline at the end of this month. The UK’s leading animal charities and veterinary organisations are reminding owners of exempted American XL bully types to provide the...
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Finalists announced in Cats Protection’s National Cat Awards 2024

A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of cats. From sociable cats that spread cheer wherever they go, to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, 11 marvellous moggies are in the running to be...
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Cats spend over 500 days in RSPCA care looking for forever...

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find homes for two cats in its care in Kent who have sadly been waiting a combined 515 days to find a home. Black and white cats Marion and Panda have had no interest from potential adopters whatsoever during that time and...
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StreetVet charity honoured in national homelessness Excellence Awards

StreetVet, the charity that provides free accessible veterinary care and services to pets experiencing homelessness across the UK has been honoured in the national homelessness Excellence Awards, run by Homeless Link.  Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homelessness organisations, and its annual awardsrecognise the innovative and impactful work...
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Ten-year ban for owner who ‘starved dog for months’ and confined...

An elderly dog who weighed half her healthy weight when she was rescued has been given a new lease of life by the RSPCA and her owner handed a suspended prison sentence for animal cruelty offences. Kimberley Barber was prosecuted by the animal charity after elderly crossbreed Amber was discovered...
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Ahoy there! Abandoned senior cat searching for forever home

The RSPCA is hoping to find a special home for a senior cat who was sadly abandoned by his previous owners in a property in March. Thankfully, the 11-year-old cat, named Captain Pebbles, was rescued by an RSPCA officer and came into the care of the charity’s Newbrook Farm Animal Centrein Frankley Green,...
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RSPCA animated film goes viral amid busiest period for animal cruelty

A hard-hitting new RSPCA animated film has been watched tens of thousands of times in just 72 hours - and is now set to hit television screens across the country. The 30-second film has been released as the animal welfare charity launches its 'No Animal Deserves Cruelty Appeal' - as the RSPCA is braced...
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Terrified dog blossoms in RSPCA care – but needs a loving...

A dog who would hide in the corner of his kennel and tremble whenever anyone went near him has blossomed into a happy, friendly dog - but is now desperate for a home. Ernie, two, has been in the care of the RSPCA for a whopping 471 days (as of...
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Ronnie’s raring to find his Doubles Partner

An ace rescue dog who is a smash hit with all staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria is hoping that by showing off his enviable ball skills, he will soon find his forever home.    One-year-old Lurcher Ronnie always has his eye on the ball, especially if it’s a tennis ball or of 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...