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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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Cat siblings back at RSPCA centre, a decade after they were...

Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again ten years later. Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are once again looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a change in circumstances meant that their owner could...
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Happy ever after for dog who was thrown from bridge in...

A dog who came into Dogs Trust after reportedly being thrown from a bridge over a canal in a black bin bag has found her happy ever after. Terrier cross Petal is beginning the New Year in her forever home - with a new friend. She arrived at Dogs Trust...
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Turning your daily dog walks into part of you and your...

With 'National Walk Your Dog Month' coming to an end, it’s important to make sure both you and your dog are getting the most out of your daily walk. Bella & Duke’s Natural Canine Behaviourist, Caroline Spencer, shares her top 10 tips on how to improve daily walks for both...
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Arden Grange launches ‘The Home of the Range’ TV advertising campaign

Arden Grange super premium pet food will launch a new national TV advertising campaign, ‘Arden Grange – The Home of the Range,’ which will be broadcast from 1st February across ITV, Channel4 and Sky networks. Having just celebrated 25 years in business, the new Arden Grange TV Campaign signals a...
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Company launches ‘Pawsitively Fresh’ candle to mask the smell of wet...

Are you struggling to get rid of that wet-dog smell after walking your pooch in the wetter weather? Almost two-fifths (38%) of dog owners express they’ve purchased a product to try and banish the unpleasant smell, with nearly half (49%) claiming they’d buy a product if it was guaranteed to...
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Super senior moggies with a combined age of nearly 40 seek...

Two 19-year-old cats, who have formed an inseparable bond after living together all their lives, are looking for a new home with the RSPCA in the West Midlands. Brother and sister Bernard and Barbara are being cared for by the RSPCA’s Worcester and Mid Worcestershire branch after their previous owner’s...
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Dogs Trust Salisbury seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’ 

Dogs Trust Salisbury is looking for local dog lovers to open their homes and hearts by volunteering to foster a dog whilst they wait to find their forever home. The team is looking to recruit foster carers are around for the majority of the day, have no pets or children under 12, are willing to take on dogs who need training and...
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The rise and fall of Boris – The puppy name, that...

Agria Pet Insurance reveals the 2021 puppy names and trends that have taken the UK by storm as pet owners take inspiration from the pandemic with COVID-related names. Picking a puppy name can almost be as tricky as naming a baby and whilst the moniker we choose may be sentimental...
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Southampton Pet Store launches weight loss initiative

A pet food and accessory superstore in Southampton has launched a healthy weight loss initiative for pets called The Lean Club. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road, Totton, is inviting dog owners to sign up to a three-month health-kick to help their pets live a healthier and longer life. The Lean...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes for cats...

Want to show your furry friend just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day? Lily’s Kitchen has launched two limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes for the occasion; a wet dog food tray for dogs and a paté tray for cats. For the woofer who has your heart, let...
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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...