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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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Fish4dogs donates mountain of food to Birmingham Dogs Home

A three-ton consignment of food – the equivalent of 16,000 meals for an average dog – has been donated to Birmingham Dogs Home by Fish4Dogs. The selection of kibble, sufficient to feed a dog for approximately 44 years, was transported on five pallets to the rescue centre’s head office in...
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RSPCA calls for air gun controls after 767 animal shootings last...

The RSPCA is calling for the licencing of air guns as figures reveal charity received 767 reports of animals being shot in 2018 The RSPCA’s records also showed that pet cats bore the brunt of the shootings with 258 incidents in 2018 with pigeons coming second with 112 incidents. The...
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PDSA offers advice on saying goodbye to our pets

Losing a treasured companion is one of the hardest things we can ever experience and PDSA are offering advice on how to say goodbye. Whether the loss is sudden or following a long period of illness, the deep feeling of grief can be devastating. Coping with the pain or grief can...
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Kittens dumped in box at graveyard

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a box in a graveyard. A member of the public discovered the two kittens - now named Boo and Spook - on 3 July in a Rotherham cemetary and contacted the animal welfare charity. RSPCA animal collection officer Ollie...
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Celebrities help to raise £8000 for Mayhew at annual charity dog...

Celebrities were on hand to help raise over £8000 for dogs, cats and communities in need at the Mayhew annual summer fun dog show. The London-based animal welfare charity's annual event, Hounds on the Heath took place last Sunday and included a host of celebrities including Chrissie Hyde, TOWIE star,...
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Firm favourite – Jasper counting down the days until Christmas

Fish4Dogs office dog Jasper is counting down the days to Christmas – as the new face of their advent calendar. The one-year old Sprocker (cocker x springer) Spaniel gained the honour after topping a social media poll which asked followers to vote for their favourite. The seasonal shot sees Jasper, owners...
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Four puppies dumped with mange so bad they’re almost completely bald

The RSPCA is investigating after four spaniel puppies were abandoned suffering with mange so severe, they are almost completely bald. The puppies had been left in a bucket in the front garden of a home in Wasp Green Lane, Redhill, on Sunday morning (14 July). They were discovered by the homeowner...
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Battersea’s boomerang pair struggling to find a family for the second...

A pair of mature Staffordshire Bull Terriers have been waiting over 100 days to find their perfect home. The unlucky pair were adopted by their previous owners as young dogs but found themselves back at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Old Windsor centre when their owners circumstances changed. Nine-year old Roxy...
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Eight key canine emotions and how to identify them

Dog owners wanting to better understand their pets have been offered advice to translate eight canine emotions. Pet specialists from Pure Pet Food have revealed how to read dogs’ body language – and owners should pay special attention to tails and ears. Just like humans, dogs are capable of feeling anxious,...
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RSPCA receives 1,000 calls about guinea pigs in need

This Guinea Pig Appreciation Day, the RSPCA highlights the plight of neglected guinea pigs as it received more than 1,000 about the animals last year. The RSPCA’s 24-hour cruelty line received 1,337 calls last year regarding concerns for the welfare of guinea pigs and so far in 2019 there have...
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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...