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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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After a two year wait, rescue dog gets to spend Christmas...

A dog who waited more than two years to find a new home is living his best life and is about to have a very special Christmas, thanks to a local dog lover who came to his rescue. Four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Sonny, was handed over to Dogs Trust Shrewsbury...
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Youngest ever winner of RSPCA photo award takes top spot with...

A striking close-up image of a turkey has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023 hosted by wildlife broadcaster Chris Packham. The stunning photo was entered by eight-year-old Jamie Smart which makes her the youngest ever winner of the charity’s photography awards which has...
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Dog returned to Dogs Trust hopes birthday – and Christmas –...

When Collie-Cross Hiro was handed over to the team at Dogs Trust Merseyside in the dark days of January this year, the rehoming centre staff instantly recognised him. The playful pup had been rehomed by Dogs Trust Merseyside as a 14-week-old fluffy bundle of energy. Ever since then he has...
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Warning to keep dogs safe at Christmas after life of retired...

A charity is urging dog owners to keep their pets safe this Christmas after stepping in to save the life of a retired police dog who got a meat bone stuck in his throat after eating the roast leftovers.  The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that supports working and retired...
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Man and woman from Barry disqualified from keeping animals after beating...

A man and a woman from Barry have been disqualified from keeping all animals for five years after they caused their bulldog to suffer through physical and mental abuse. Michael Cross of Osprey Court, Barry and Paige Ryan of Dunlin Court, Barry, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 28...
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OSCAR Pet Foods bring festive cheer to rescues

OSCAR Pet Foods are proud to give a little back this Christmas by donating dog advent calendars (filled with delicious OSCAR treats) to pet rescue centres and other worthy causes via their network of nutritional advisors. The festive calendars contain three tasty treats behind each door to be fed as...
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Dogs Trust delivers Christmas hope to people experiencing homelessness across the...

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness. Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing...
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PDSA warn about Christmas decorations after saving a family pet following...

A charity vet from PDSA has issued a Christmas warning after a family dog got her paws on festive decorations and ended up needing emergency care. The first week in December is a popular time for Christmas trees, decorations and bright lights to go up around the house - and...
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Lucky the cat looking for rural home in time for Christmas

Adventurous moggy, whose care is being supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, needs a home away from other pets Tabby and white puss Lucky is hoping he will live up to his name and find a new home in time for the festive season. Currently in the care of Cats...
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Former stray puts best paw forward and fulfils pledge to raise...

A former resident of Dogs Trust Manchester has walked 1,000 miles and raised thousands of pounds to help make sure dogs less fortunate than himself can be cared for this Christmas and beyond. After being found wandering the streets alone in April 2022, two-year-old Collie Cross, Toby, was taken in...
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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...