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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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Llandogo dog lover takes on half-marathon in memory of her four-legged...

A LLandogo dog lover is pounding the pavements in preparation for taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon next month to raise money for dogs in need, in memory of her own dog who passed away in January.  With just a month to go, Clara Jellings is running, cycling and walking...
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Battersea dogs and cats kick off a month of celebrating rescue...

Rescue dogs and cats at leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, have kickstarted their own celebrations to show their support for Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue this September. Canine and feline residents in the charity’s care had their very own ‘pawties’ at Battersea, adorned with blue-themed decorations and toys to mark...
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Surprising human foods that could extend your pet’s lifespan

The secret to a longer, healthier life for your beloved pet could be hiding in plain sight – right in your kitchen cupboards! With food prices having soared by 30.6% between May 2021 and May 2024, British households are still feeling the pinch of rising living costs. As a...
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Urgent appeal for permanent foster home for dog with irreparable leg

RSPCA staff are urgently looking for a permanent foster home for a dog with a damaged leg who has been in kennels for more than 18 months. Collie-cross Mia, aged eight, was rescued from Cyprus by another charity and brought over to the UK. She was taken in by the RSPCA in...
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Neglected rabbit rescued with overgrown front teeth that had curled like...

The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of good rabbit welfare after a neglected pet was rescued by the charity with front teeth that were so overgrown they resembled tusks.  Staff at the RSPCA’s Manchester & Salford Branch were shocked when Bobby, a grey Standard Rex rabbit, arrived in their care last month...
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Caught on live webcam: birth of pony charity’s newest foal

A Southwest equine welfare charity has just released incredible webcam footage of the natural field birth of a tiny colt foal at one of the charity’s Devon sites. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week,...
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Retired police dog needs spinal surgery after strenuous working life 

A charity has launched an emergency fundraising appeal for a retired police dog’s spinal surgery.  German Shepherd Captain retired from West Midlands Police in 2022 – following a three-year career – after rupturing his cruciate ligament in September 2021. He had surgery but was sadly forced to retire early from his role...
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From BBQs to roast dinners, dog-friendly recipes to treat your furry...

They say that dogs are a ‘man’s best friend’, with many owners gifting them presents and even letting them join in with dinnertime, so it is no surprise that thousands of Brits are searching for a wide variety of food they can safely feed their furry best friends.  TopDog, which...
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The art’otel Brand launches new pet programme to welcome dogs into...

From today, the art’otel portfolio, which is owed by PPHE Hotel Group, will facilitate a European and UK rollout of its brand-new Pet Programme, welcoming dogs to travel to its range of art-led hotels.  The brand is currently operating in several destinations including London (Battersea Power Station and Hoxton), Zagreb, Amsterdam, Berlin,...
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10 warning signs your dog is anxious or irritated

If you’re familiar with dogs, you likely know that dogs suffer from stress and anxiety - just like humans! It can be challenging to recognize the behavioural cues that indicate stress or unease in your pet. But being able to spot and understand them is crucial for your pet’s well-being.  Andrew...
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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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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...