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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...
Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found.
The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
RSPCA appeals for the public’s help after ‘starving’ dog is found...
A female dog is recovering in RSPCA care after being found in a severely emaciated condition in plummeting temperatures in Stockport.
The white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier cross was taken to a veterinary practice after a member of the public had found her on Sunday evening (14 January) in...
How to keep cats safe in cold weather
Cats are generally good at finding warm, cosy places to rest if the temperature drops but young, old or cats struggling with health conditions may need additional care.
With a cold spell affecting much of the UK, Cats Protection has some top tips to help protect cats in plummeting temperatures:
If...
Cat with broken tail dumped on doorstep of animal charity in...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch last Saturday.
A man arrived at the branch animal centre in Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Saturday 6 January at around noon before dumping the injured cat inside a...
Arctic blast: PDSA offer cold weather advice for pet owners
Winter can be a fun time for pets, but with forecasts of an ‘arctic blast’ on the way, PDSA experts are warning owners to keep our four-legged friends safe and warm in the wintry conditions.
Pets can be at risk of hypothermia if they get too cold, but it’s also...
As Blue Monday strikes, dog owners worry for the year ahead
On Blue Monday, reputed to be the most depressing day of the year (Monday 15 January 2024), Dogs Trust releases more results from its most recent National Dog Survey, which spell out loud and clear UK dog owners’ worries about caring for their beloved pets.
The second ever National Dog...
Mayhew Chief Executive to leave at end of March 2024
Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has today announced that Sherine Wheeler, Chief Executive, will leave the charity at the end of March 2024 following nearly two years in the role.
In that time, Sherine has steered the charity through a period of positive change, developed a strong, credible and...
Strictly’s Neil Jones releases a series of exercises for dog owners...
Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has teamed up with pet nutrition experts to create a series of dance-based exercise videos to help dogs and their owners get fit together in 2024.
It comes as research by Burns Pet Nutrition reveals that it’s not just people who piled on the pounds over...
Southampton teacher is going the extra 1,111 miles to help homeless...
A Southampton dog lover has set himself a challenge to run 1,111 miles in 2024 to help dogs in need, and raise money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.
53-year-old Ian Williamson, who works at Brookfield Community School in Warsash, says he owes so much to his...
Check your pet’s weight this National Obesity Awareness Month
We can all be a little guilty of indulging more than we should over the festive break and when our precious pooches and puss-cats give us those ‘pleading eyes’, it’s hard to resist offering them some of their own tasty treats, too.
But as January marks National Obesity Awareness Week...
Vet issues warning about dogs wearing outdoor boots in the snow...
As temperatures reach below freezing and the UK braces itself for more snowfall over the coming weeks, Dr. Anna Foreman, Everypaw Pet Insurance’s in-house vet, has issued a warning against dogs wearing outdoor boots in the snow/cold weather as they’re ‘prone to causing a dog distress’.
It comes as research...
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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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