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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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Charity dog walk sets sights on Guinness World Records™ title

It’s a deluge of Dachshunds! Back to celebrate its fifth year, the Agria Dog Walk UK is set to make a splash with its inaugural Guinness World Records title attempt, aiming to break the record for Largest Dachshund Dog Walk this May. Taking place at Marble Hill House, London, the...
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RSPCA in Kent appeals to find homes for overlooked black cats 

The RSPCA in Kent is appealing to find homes for six black, and black and white, cats who they believe have sadly been overlooked due to their coat colour. Giuseppe, Ernie, Thomas, Barrie, Scotch and Pip Pip are in the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch and have been looking...
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Dogs Trust is calling on dog lovers to have their say...

With more than a third of all UK homes now shared with at least one dog, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity wants to hear from owners on everything from the most common canine behaviour traits, day to day habits, your family’s relationship with your four-legged friend, and much...
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Dog with rare disease seeks home

A "sweet, friendly" dog who suffers from a rare disease affecting her hormones is searching for a new home after being cared for by the RSPCA. Poodle cross Ayda came into RSPCA Sussex North & Brighton Branch last month from another centre. She suffers from hypoadrenocorticism - also known as Addison’s disease - which also...
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Emergency fundraising appeal for dog rescued with ‘severe back deformity’

The RSPCA has launched an emergency fundraising appeal to help with the costs to care for a very special dog with a ‘severe back deformity’. Eleven-month-old crossbreed Herbert arrived at Martlesham Animal Centre, in Suffolk, last week after being rescued by RSPCAofficers. Now the team at Martlesham - run by the RSPCA...
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Dogs Trust Leeds urges dog owners to plan ahead for their...

Dog owners are being urged to plan ahead when it comes to making sure their faithful four-legged friend is loved and looked after if something happens to them.    Earlier this year ten-month-old Yorkshire Terrier Cross, Finn, arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds via the charity’s Canine Care Card, when his owner’s circumstances...
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RSPCA braces for influx of kittens as charity urges owners to...

The RSPCA is urging owners to neuter their cats as the charity braces for an influx of felines this kitten season - and reveals it received more than 140,000 calls about cats in the last three years. The charity sees a peak in cats coming into its care between May and September -...
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Deaf dog hopes to sniff out new home after 18-month wait

The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is appealing for dog lovers to give a forever home to a deaf dog who was found as a stray and has been waiting for a new home for 18 months.  Charlie, now aged two, arrived at the rehoming centre as a very young...
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Daredevil grandmother to undertake Wing Walk in memory of husband and...

On 3 May, the birthday of her late husband David, 84-year-old Belinda Day is set to undertake a daring Wing Walk at Old Warden near Bedford to raise money for Canine Partners, a charity that provides assistance dogs to people living with disability. Belinda was inspired to raise funds for...
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Golden Oldie cat spends nearly 200 days waiting for forever home

The RSPCA is appealing for a special home for a senior cat who was rescued after her previous owners moved away and sadly left her behind. Judy is a 16-year-old tabby and white cat who came into the care of the RSPCA Woodchurch Animal Centre in Birchington, Kent, in November last year.  The sweet...
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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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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...