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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...
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Lonely ‘giant puppy’ spends six months in rescue centre without finding...

A ‘giant puppy’ with lots of love to give has spent almost half of his life in RSPCA care - without a single suitable rehoming enquiry. One-year-old Cane Corso Kodak came into the care of the RSPCA’s Mount Noddy Animal Centre, in Chichester, West Sussex, after being rescued by the...
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Cats dumped on RSPCA centre’s driveway – despite there being no...

A family of flea-ridden cats were abandoned on an RSPCA rescue centre’s driveway by a man who hid from staff and ran away after dropping the pet carrier. At around 4pm on Saturday (27 August), the plastic pet carrier - with a mum cat and her three kittens inside -...
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Seven savvy ways to reduce the cost of your pet by...

Last year the RSPCA announced that they have seen a 24% increase in pets being dumped in shelters due to the cost of living crisis. Despite the RSPCA already "drowning in animals", unfortunately this is only set to get worse given that the price of energy bills will be increasing...
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Worthing woman who starved two dogs is disqualified from keeping animals

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES A Worthing woman has been sentenced to a 16 week suspended sentence and disqualified from keeping animals after two severely emaciated dogs - one of which had died - were found at her property. In a case brought by the RSPCA, Amy Page of Worthing, West Sussex, pleaded...
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On your marks, get set, walk! Battersea’s Walk for Rescue challenge...

This September animal welfare charity, Battersea, is inviting animal lovers across the UK to pick up their leads and put on their trainers and take part in Walk for Rescue. A virtual walking challenge that dog owners can take on with their canine companion by their side - to raise...
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Dogs Trust encourages dog owners to go ‘Bark to School’ as...

As millions of children across the country return to the classroom after the summer break, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is encouraging dog owners to head Bark to School with their pups in a bid to reduce the number of dogs potentially being handed into rehoming...
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Paleo Ridge received groundbreaking new accreditation

Paleo Ridge, producer of high-quality raw dog food, today announces the business has been RawSAFE certified, becoming a founding accreditee of the new audit specifically designed to ensure the highest possible standards in the raw feeding industry. Partly owned by the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS), the RawSAFE accreditation has...
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Police Dogs on paw-trol at Commonwealth Games were cared for by...

Now that the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are over, the team at Dogs Trust Kenilworth can reveal that its Rehoming Centre was used to accommodate and care for some of the police search dogs deployed at the games. After two years of meticulous planning between West Midlands Police and the...
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Dog’s leg amputated after breaking twice

A dog who was found straying with a broken leg is getting used to life as a tripod after vets had to amputate her leg. Saluki Sandy was found by a member of the public loose near the A46 in Lincoln in July and the dog warden was called. She...
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‘Incredible suffering’ exposed as new research reveals rogue world of dog...

Shocking new research has revealed an explosion in rogue breeding of puppies with health and behavioural problems who can no longer be adequately looked after by their owners, as the cost of living continues to soar. This has led dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club to issue a stark warning...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...