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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...
Dogs Trust Basildon welcomes new resident: a live TV show!
As well as providing a temporary home to thousands of dogs every year, for the last three weeks Dogs Trust Basildon has welcomed a new resident to its rehoming centre; Channel 5’s new hit TV show, Live: Lost Dogs with Clare Balding.
For the last three weeks, the training barn...
RSPCA appeal after kittens are ‘thrown from moving car’ in East...
The RSPCA is appealing for the public’s help after two kittens are thought to have been deliberately thrown from a moving vehicle in Goole.
The charity was called in to investigate after two members of the public brought in a deceased black and white male kitten to a local veterinary...
Birmingham Dogs Home opens new Vet Clinic to provide care for...
Birmingham Dogs Home is delighted to be welcoming registrations from local pet owners to its new state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinic.
The beautiful new practice is based at the charity’s rescue centre in Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull.
All income generated from the clinic will be put straight back into the charity, helping to fund its...
Ban for Wigan woman who failed to seek vet help for...
A woman who failed to tackle her rabbit’s ill health, or meet the needs of her dog, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after an RSPCA prosecution.
Sarah Murgatroyd (D.o.B 21.01.1978), of Broom Road, Wigan, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act and appeared...
Heroic dog raises money for Battersea despite battling terminal illness
A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity.
Tank, an eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up by her owners to take part...
Preston luxury pet firm expands by opening its first store
Pet Hamper, based in Preston and launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, sells high-end goodies for cats and dogs.
Initially an online-only retailer, the company is building on its early success by opening its first physical store.
Following months of research, design and DIY, the new home of Pet Hamper offers a...
Nutravet launch smaller packs of dental supplement, Nutraplaque
Nutravet has launched smaller 15 packs of their oral health supplement, Nutraplaque.
The smaller packs make it easier for pet owners to trial the capsules and to test the palatability for pets. Plaque, tartar and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most common concerns seen by...
Pet parents would rather go without essentials than see their pooches...
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that almost half (45%) of pet parents are cutting back on luxuries in their own lives so their dogs don’t have to.
In fact, 68% say they’d rather go without essentials than have their pooch suffer, proving...
Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week celebrate success of neutering campaign
Burgess Pet Care, the organisers behind the Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), are celebrating the success of this year’s neutering themed campaign, with 98% of veterinary professionals surveyed stating that RAW continues to have a positive impact on the care of rabbits in the UK.
The survey, which was conducted by...
Appeal after kitten ‘thrown from vehicle’ in Cheshire undergoes surgery
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten believed to have been thrown from a moving vehicle suffered serious injury.
The six-week-old, who has been named Winston by volunteers at RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich Branch, is now making a good recovery after his ordeal.
He was spotted by delivery driver...
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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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