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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...
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Trio of agility stars crowned winners at Crufts

Three agility dogs, from Gloucestershire, Staffordshire and Essex, competing in The Kennel Club Novice Cup at Crufts, were crowned winners in the final on Thursday 7 March, in their respective categories, for small, intermediate and large dogs. Bug, a three-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, and owner Steven Swankie from Gloucester, won The...
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Intelligent sheep dog set to rise in popularity after Crufts win

Agile, loyal and very, very active, the Australian Shepherd dog is in the spotlight this week following its recent win as Best in Show at the Crufts Dog show. A favourite amongst Hollywood A listers such as Stephen Spielberg, Amanda Seyfried and Mel Gibson, and ranked at number 22 of...
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Golden Retriever from West Yorkshire crowned Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes...

Ruby, a five-year-old Golden Retriever from Wakefield, and her owner Sandra Jones, triumphed at Crufts by winning the Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Competition on Saturday 9 March. Ruby (Gaelleda Krystal Dream Girl) beat 30 other talented dogs to be crowned the winner of the 2024 Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Stakes...
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MP Selaine Saxby supports leading dog welfare charity Dogs Trust’s plea...

The Conservative MP is due to have the 2nd reading of her Private Members Bill – Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats & Ferrets) Bill in Parliament on 15 March, which would help tackle the puppy smuggling trade. Dogs Trust hosted a parliamentary event in the House of Commons, to mark more...
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Terrier climbs Pen Y Fan to raise money for charity that’s...

An adventurous little dog scaled the highest peak in South Wales to raise money for the rescue centre that’s been taking care of him for the last three years. Five-year-old terrier Yoko was taken in by the RSPCA in February 2021 and has been patiently waiting for a forever home ever since. The team at...
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Quartet of agility stars crowned champions at Crufts

Four dogs and their handlers from Warwickshire, Bristol and Shropshire, have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in The Kennel Club Agility Championships, which are sponsored by YuMOVE, at Crufts on Thursday 7 March and Sunday 10 March Large, intermediate, medium and small dogs and...
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Time running out to enter celebrated cat awards

Owners across the UK have under two weeks left to enter their extraordinary cat into this year’s National Cat Awards. Run by the charity Cats Protection, the annual event celebrates the nation’s most marvellous moggies, with heartwarming tales of devotion, courage and companionship. Owners have until noon on Tuesday 26 March...
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‘Gentle giant’ who adores getting muddy is still waiting for his...

A dog who has been described as a ‘joy to be around’ is still waiting for someone special to adopt him after being continually overlooked. Staffordshire bull terrier Bronson, whose favourite pastimes include getting muddy, being fussed and playing with toys, came into rescue after being abandoned as a puppy...
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Guinness hopes St Pawtrick’s Day brings him the luck of the...

A loving and loyal one-year-old Lurcher named after Ireland’s most famous drink is hoping St Pawtrick’s Day brings him the luck of the Irish as he searches for a new home.    Staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria say Guinness is a very sweet young lad who has led a sheltered life to date...
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The seven illegal things you could be doing as a pet...

A leading veterinary charity has named the top seven mistakes pet owners make – which could see them breaking the law.  PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners of the importance of keeping up to date with pet laws ahead of the warmer spring weather. From knowing when...
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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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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...