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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...
Reports of dogs left in hot cars hits three-year high says...
Reports of dogs being left in hot cars has hit a three-year high, despite a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of doing so.
This year’s Dog Die in Hot Cars campaign is to launch on May 6, on Dogs Die In Hot Cars Awareness Day.
However, despite...
German Shepherd abandoned on skate park
A German Shepherd is being cared for by the RSPCA after being abandoned at a skate park.
The white and black adult male German Shepherd, called Key was found on Good Friday by a member of the public tied up at a skate park in Eye, near Peterborough.
They took...
Top tips for caring for a dog with hay fever
Summer months can be difficult for those that suffer from hay fever, but many owners don’t realise that dogs can also suffer from allergies.
Dog walking and sitting app, Rover.com reveal the tell-tale signs that indicate whether your dog is affected by pollen, and how best to treat their allergies.
Richard...
Nine-week old puppy found buried alive
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a puppy was found ‘buried alive’ in a Leyland field.
A dog walker was out on Saturday (27 April) training their working dogs when they made the shocking discovery.
RSPCA Inspector Alison Fletcher, who is now investigating, said: “When the dogs didn’t return their...
The hidden costs of buying a new puppy from third party...
A young couple who purchased a puppy on Gumtree realised their new pet was a victim of unlicensed ‘puppy farming’.
Little Buddy was advertised for sale on gumtree and listed as being vaccinated, microchipped and in good health.
However, his prospective owners were shocked upon arrival to discover 10-week old...
County Durham vets becomes cat-friendly clinic
A Bishop Auckland veterinary practice is the cat’s whiskers after becoming a feline-friendly clinic.
Wilson Vets has created a new ward and waiting room exclusively for cats at its main branch in Tenters street.
The changes are helping to eliminate anxiety for cat and their owners when visiting the practice for...
Cat reunited with owner after going missing nine years ago
A cat who went missing nine years ago has now been reunited with his owner thanks to the RSPCA.
Spike, a black and white cat, went missing from his home in Thornville Close, Leicester, with his sister when they were kittens after venturing into his garden back in 2010.
Then...
Rescue dog steals the show at new owners wedding
Two years after finding herself at Dogs Trust Loughborough, a rescue dog has played a starring role in her new owners wedding.
Shar Pei Tina was being looked after at the rehoming centre in March 2017 after her family, who she had lived with since a puppy, took the heart-breaking...
Study reveals that having a dog is good for your social...
A new study reveals that having a dog is good for your social life with almost half of owners making friends while on walks.
A study of 2,000 dog owners, commissioned by children’s TV channel, Boomerang, found they have met an average of four new people through their pet while...
RSPCA appeal after kittens abandoned
The RSPCA is appealing for information after three newborn kittens were dumped in Paddington.
The kittens, two black and one tabby and white, were so young they couldn’t even open their eyes yet. The litter were left on a doorstep in Fordingley Road on Thursday 11 April at about...
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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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