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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...
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Rabbit found dumped in street with heart breaking note

A rabbit was found dumped in a London street with a heart-breaking note, which read: ‘the children have lost interest'. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Jill Sanders was called to Dickenswood Close in Upper Norwood after a member of the public found the rabbit duped in a box with the...
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Pubs to serve up dog wellbeing sessions

From tomorrow (30 January), pubs across the UK will be hosting free doggy wellbeing sessions. The sessions are part of a new campaign by pet insurer MORE TH<N and are designed to help dog owners spot the signs of the winter blues and give them the unique opportunity to chat...
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Large doggy duo prove size doesn’t matter

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is hoping to find big hearted owners with an equally large sofa for a doggy duo who weigh in at 90kgs. Crossbreeds Charlie and Lola are both seven-years old and arrived at the Honiley-based rehoming centre in December through no fault of their own. The pair are...
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RSPCA disappointed with government’s ‘draconian’ stance on BSL

The RSPCA is disappointed with the government’s announcement that it will not commit to reviewing the current legislation which brands four types of dogs as dangerous. Today (Monday 28 January), the government responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s announcement, released in October following a public inquiry...
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Agria wins for a second year running at Moneyfacts Consumer Awards...

For a second year running, Agria Pet Insurance has come out top at the Moneyfacts Consumer Awards 2019. Up against the biggest names in the industry, Agria won both Pet Insurance Provider of the Year and Best Claims Services at the prestigious awards. Agria beat off the competition to secure both...
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Grumpy Cat 2.0 has something to smile about after finding new...

A ginger cat who became an internet hit due to his grumpy expression has a smile as he settles into a new home. An angry cat who was dubbed Grumpy 2.0 finally has something to smile about, after finding a new home. Saul was rescued by the RSPCA in October after...
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HiLife helps celebrate the therapy dogs that change lives at Crufts...

Visitors attending Crufts this year will get the chance to meet the top dogs nominated for the HiLife Pets As Therapy Dog of the year award. The HiLIfe PAT Dog of the year competition recognises the remarkable dogs that visit schools, hospitals and care homes throughout the year, to help...
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Cat missing for five years is reunited with owners

The RSPCA is reiterating the importance of microchipping after a missing cat was reunited with its owner after five years. Beloved family cat, Tinkerbell has been reunited with her ‘speechless’ owners in Yorkshire thanks to the RSPCA and an updated microchip. Owners Caroline Buckle and her father Peter had been...
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Pooch & Mutt encourage dog owners to take part in weight...

To help tackle the ever-growing problem of pet obesity, Pooch & Mutt is encouraging dog owners to get their pets in shape for 2019. As the New Year brings a time for resolution the London based pet food company have launched a weight loss challenge for dogs to highlight the...
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Dog who helped owner wake from coma becomes hospital therapy pet

An RSPCA rescue dog who helped to wake his owner from a coma has qualified as a Pets As Therapy dog to help others. Five-year old Teddy amazed staff at Southampton General Hospital when he woke his owner Andy Szasz from a medically-induced come in December 2016. Civil engineer, Andy,...
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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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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...