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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...
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Severely matted dog found dumped in the middle of the night

A poodle, who was so matted he could barely see, was recently taken to animal welfare charity Mayhew after being dumped in the middle of the night. The 10-year old Poodle was discovered by a member of the public roaming the streets on the busy North Circular road in North...
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Animal lovers spend £54 a month on pet subscription boxes

A survey has revealed that animal lovers are spending around £506 million a year on monthly pet subscription boxes. The survey conducted by uOpen.com which undertook research with 2,000 consumers nationwide found that nearly one firth of Brits have sine dip to subscription boxes. In particular it found that compared with...
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Dogs Trust Canterbury appeal for foster homes for dogs in need

Dogs Trust Canterbury is appealing to families to open their homes to help care for some of the centre’s dogs who need a little extra TLC. The charity’s Home from Home scheme aims to place dogs who might be finding kennel life hard, whether they’re young puppies, older dogs or...
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Nineteen 87 hosts dog-friendly charity bake event

Nineteen 87 recently hosted a ‘Bake it Better’ fundraising event in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity. Bake it Better is a national fundraising event, inviting budding bakers to whip out their aprons and bake up some tempting treats to help raise vital funds to support seriously...
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RSPCA appeal for information after severely matted dog is callously dumped

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found by the roadside near Peterborough, severely matted with his foot rotted off. The dog was found down a track at the bottom of a dead end road, near to White Post Road in Eye by some kind-hearted teenagers, who...
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Natures Menu plan canine takeover for Bring Your Dog To Work...

Natures Menu is supporting this year’s Bring Your Dog to Work Day by signing up to be an official sponsor of the nationwide event. As part of the Bring Your Dog to Work day, which takes place on 22 June, Natures Menu will be having a canine takeover in their...
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Enjoy a picnic as part of National Picnic Week and help...

This week is National Picnic Week and the RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to scoff some cakes and raise money for animals in need. This summer the charity is asking pet owners to make the most of the sunshine and hold a fundraising picnic to help animals with sponsored games...
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RSPCA reveals June is the toughest month to rehome cats

New data reveals trend in rehoming showing that over six years June is consistently the most difficult month for cats to find a new home. As the summer ‘kitten season’ starts, more cats then ever are said to be looking for new homes, but the RSPCA reports that its rehoming...
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World Cup fever has reached Dogs Trust Evesham

Dogs Trust Evesham is getting behind the nation’s World Cup football team by naming a litter of Lurcher puppies after star players in the England squad. Leading the line-up are Harry Canine, Jamie dig-up-the-Yardy, Jack Russell Butland, Kyle Walkies, John Bones, Eric Dierhound and Nick Pup. All seven puppies are hoping...
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Four in one pet owners do no research, says PDSA report

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA is warning that the continuing trend of owners doing no pre-purchase research before acquiring a pet is risking the long-term health of millions of animals. The warning comes as the eighth annual PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report is published, which has surveyed over 68,000 veterinary professional,...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...