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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...
RSPCA in Worcestershire dealing with ‘record’ numbers of unwanted cats as...
An RSPCA rehoming centre in Worcestershire says it’s taken in more unwanted cats so far this year than at any other time since the shelter first opened seven years ago.
Almost 200 cats have already come through the doors of The Holdings Animal Centre in Kempsey in 2023, a rise...
Agility Team GB top medal table at European Open Championships
The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB on topping the medal table at the European Open Agility Championships in Hoersholm, Denmark - (21 – 23 July 2023).
Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their dogs showing an impressive level of skill...
Lorraine Kelly announced as the new StreetVet Ambassador
National charity, StreetVet, is delighted to announce its newest ambassador - Scottish TV presenter and author Lorraine Kelly.
Lorraine is the latest to join a host of incredible ambassadors - including the late Paul O’Grady -, in supporting this award-winning charity to raise awareness of its mission to provide free...
Ned the collie has amazing escape after horrific injury
Vets and nurses at a Hexham veterinary practice have been praised for saving the life of a Border Collie who suffered horrific injuries after having his side ripped open in a freak accident.
Ned, a four-year-old family pet, is lucky to be alive after slicing open his side while chasing...
Pet owners unwittingly feeding a potential pet obesity epidemic
Research reveals only 17% of pet owners believe that their pet is overweight, yet 77% of vets have said that pet obesity is increasing with 50% of dogs, 43% of cats and 31% of small animals they treat being obese.
Only 47% of owners check their pet’s weight at the...
Bulldog puppy ‘left limping’ for days after owner failed to seek...
A woman from Devon who failed to seek treatment for her French bulldog puppy’s broken elbow after he was injured in a domestic accident has been prosecuted by the RSPCA.
Hannah Louise Brown from South Milton, Kingsbridge, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act when she appeared...
Clare Balding supports StreetVet for first National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day
Broadcaster and writer Clare Balding is joining forces once again with national charity StreetVet to celebrate the first National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day (Sunday 23rd July), founded by StreetVet volunteer Tammie O’Leary and Jade Statt.
National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day is a not-for-profit day run in collaboration with StreetVet to...
Dogs ‘take the lead’ for fourth year-running to raise money for...
The Take the Lead 2023 event can be done by p’awsome two and four-legged fundraisers at their own pace, in their local area and during their own time.
The event has grown quickly since it was introduced during the pandemic, from 132 dog walkers raising £19,340 in 2020, to 326...
Cat caught in rabbit snare only just escapes with life
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Leading vet charity PDSA saved the life of a three-year-old cat who became trapped in a rabbit snare, leaving her with serious injuries.
CupCake, fondly known as C.C, was missing from her home in Canterbury for five days, leaving her loving owner, Karen Gunn, very concerned. When...
Shar-pei looking for experienced home after 300 days at RSPCA centre
A beautiful dog brought into an RSPCA centre is looking for his fur-ever home after recovering from being underweight and extremely timid.
Bruce, a four-year-old shar-pei, has put on nearly 10 kg since coming to RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey in October last year. He was emaciated and had...
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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...
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