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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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Young agility star from Worcestershire crowned winner at Crufts

Daniel, a four-year-old Border Collie, and Mariann Bayliss, 17, from Worcester, won the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Dog of the Year at Crufts on Saturday 12 March. The competition, which was open to YKC members aged from 6-17 and their dogs, saw top young agility handlers compete for the coveted...
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Frenchie searches for happy new home after major operations to help...

A French bulldog who started life in poor conditions and then needed life-saving surgery is finally ready to find her happy ever after. Two-year-old Frenchie Amelie was rescued by the RSPCA after being found living in unsuitable conditions. When she arrived at Block Fen Animal Centre, in Cambridgeshire, staff quickly...
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Golden oldie in need of new home for second time

A 12-year-old American Bulldog has found herself looking for a new home again, seven years after the team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury waved a fond farewell to her. Golden girl, Tia, was adopted in 2015 and has lived happily in a loving home ever since. But sadly, due to a...
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Pets hope to get ‘lucky’ this St Patrick’s Day

A group of very special rescue pets are hoping they’ll have the luck of the Leprechaun with them this St Patrick’s Day and they’ll find their forever homes. The RSPCA is looking for homes for hundreds of animals, including many with Irish inspired names. Clover One-year-old lop-ear bunny Clover (pictured above) is...
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Flat Coated Retriever from Nottinghamshire wins Gamekeepers Classes at Crufts

A Flat Coated Retriever from Nottinghamshire, owned by Helen Fox and handled by Megan Fox, was declared the overall winner of the Gamekeepers' Classes on 13 March at Crufts 2022. Ruger is four years old and triumphed in the category which is confined to working gundogs. Every dog is judged to...
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Can you give double the love to these doggie duos?

Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are on the lookout for loving homes for two devoted doggie duos. Brother and sister Wyatt and Shona, who are seven, have lived together all their lives and arrived at the Denton-based rehoming centre last month after their owner sadly passed away. Just a few...
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New report shows rise in interest in vegan food for cats...

A huge number of Brits have revealed they would consider purchasing vegan food for their cats and dogs. That’s according to the Vegan Animal Care Report: Consumer Motivations, Barriers and Market Potential - a new report released by The Vegan Society which looks at growing consumer interest around vegan food...
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Dogs, mud, ball pits, and more – are you ready for...

Don’t be a stick in the mud and get out of your comfort zone this year by taking on the Muddy Dog Challenge – an outdoor obstacle course you can tackle with your dog by your side whilst raising money for Battersea. This is the seventh year that Battersea are...
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Four agility stars crowned champions at Crufts

Four dogs and their handlers from Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Lancashire and Scotland have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in The Kennel Club Agility Championships at Crufts on Thursday 10 March and Sunday 13 March. Large, intermediate, medium and small dogs and their handlers who had...
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Bulldog who collapsed and ‘turned blue’ due to breathing difficulties has...

Bulldog Miss Pickles had such severe breathing difficulties that the lightest exercise could cause her to collapse and ‘turn blue’. Eight-year-old British bulldog Miss Pickles was taken in by RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch, in West Yorkshire, when her owner could no longer take care of her. When...
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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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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...