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Crufts 2025 tickets go on sale: World’s greatest celebration of dogs...

Dogs from all walks of life are preparing to put their best paws forward, as tickets are now on sale for Crufts 2025, which is returning to the NEC in Birmingham, from 6 – 9 March. Organised by The Kennel Club, the four-day event, which is expected to welcome over...
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London’s biggest dog event returns to celebrate everyday canine superheroes

Tickets are now on sale for London’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs, returning to ExCeL London between 20th and 21st of November. The event gives visitors the opportunity to meet, greet and cuddle hundreds of dogs, and to celebrate the ways in which man’s best friend helped thousands and have...
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Come woof, come all to festival for four-legged friends

Dogs Trust Evesham staff are hoping to meet up with former residents when DogFest West heads to Cirencester Park next weekend. This year Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which cares for around 14,000 dogs every year, is the charity partner for the dog-focused festival and will be welcoming dog lovers, potential owners and ex-residents with their forever families to the Dogs Trust Village...
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Company creates dog birthday cards to celebrate Hug Your Hound Day

Dogs have a special place in our hearts, and there’s no better time to celebrate our furry friends than on Hug Your Hound Day on Sunday 12th of September - a full day devoted to appreciating our dogs and showing them affection and love. With searches for ‘Love my hound’...
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The first pet paralympic-style games are a great success

 The world’s first ever pet Paralympic-style games took place at the Bath & West Country Festival and was an un-fur-gettable event. The Petsure Games, which were held at the Bath & West Country Festival from 27- 29th August, saw 100s of dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities get their paws in gear for one of...
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Butternut Box to present dog bravery award at Woofstock festival

This weekend Butternut Box will present a three-legged dog with The Butternut Box Bravery Award at the Woofstock festival in Dartmouth. Hopper, who was rescued from horrific conditions in Spain, will also be presented with a free year’s subscription of their fresh-enough-for-humans dog food. Driven by its founding purpose - delivering...
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The world’s first ever pet paralympic-style games launch in the UK...

The Petsure Games, which will be held at the Bath & West Country Festival from 27- 29th August is calling dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities to get their paws in gear for the most inclusive of animal sporting events ever held. The Pet-acular Petsure Games will be three...
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Vulnerable British and Irish breeds competition returns this year

Following the popularity of the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition in 2019, The Kennel Club has announced that it is taking place again this year, culminating in a grand final at Crufts 2022. To raise awareness of vulnerable British and Irish breeds, and to recognise those people who are...
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International Friendship Day: Pawfect Pals

In the run up to International Friendship Day (30th July), research from Nature’s Variety has revealed that pets really are man’s best friend. The findings show that 52% of pet parents confess to greeting their dog or cat before their partner or children when returning home, and 41% would even...
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Cat Extravaganza is Back With a BIG REASON to Celebrate!

LCWW Group (formerly LondonCats) is back in full force and celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the first Cat Show, which took place in 1871! LCWW Group’s Cat Extravaganza is back with its International Show and all things Feline Exposition this time at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London on...
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Barking Heads partners with the UK’s leading dog-friendly music festival

Natural dog food brand, Barking Heads has announced an exclusive partnership with the UK’s most dog-friendly music festival, Standon Calling. The partnership marks the first time the Hertfordshire-based music festival and Barking Heads have joined forces to deliver a completely new experience for festival goers and their four-legged friends. This year’s...
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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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Young agility handlers and dogs secure success in Belgium

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB are celebrating a successful weekend, after winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility World Championships, which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between 19-21 July. Leading the accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman, from Doncaster, and...