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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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‘Skin and bones’ dog makes wonderful transformation thanks to RSPCA

A lurcher who was just ‘skin and bones’ when she was found wandering along a bridal path in Essex is now loving life in her new home. Emily weighed just over 10kg when she was rescued by the RSPCA and taken in by the charity’s Danaher Animal Home, near Braintree. Danaher’s...
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Puppy saved by vet charity PDSA after wolfing down twenty coins

A 12-week-old Bichon Frise cross called Daisy has been saved by emergency surgery thanks to vet charity PDSA, after eating TWENTY coins from her owner’s purse. Daisy’s story comes as PDSA issues an urgent appeal for support of its life-saving work, providing care for sick and injured pets whose owners...
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Expert shares top tips on how to welcome a rescue dog...

17% of Brits have rescued a dog from a shelter in 20212. But with the pandemic puppy boom also came an increased number of dogs in shelters. To help owners who are thinking of rescuing a dog from a shelter, dog-friendly holiday letting specialist Canine Cottages has worked with accredited...
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Can pets survive on a meat-free diet?

Meat-free diets are becoming increasingly mainstream due to rising awareness of the believed health benefits and the positive environmental impact. More than 14% of Brits currently consider themselves as following a plant-based - vegan or vegetarian – daily diet and many are wondering if their pets could also benefit from...
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Adorable rainbow kittens seek adoption after RSPCA Stapeley Grange arrival

Seven kittens with some colourful names will soon be looking for homes after spending time being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery. As staff launch a search to find homes for these cuddly bundles of joy (see pictures), the centre near Nantwich in Cheshire is also...
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Mare and Foal Sanctuary feels loss as founder dies

The founder of the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, Rosemary Kind, has died at the age of 83. Because of Rosemary, more than 1,000 horses, ponies and foals in need have been rescued in the UK and 631 are in the sanctuary’s care today. Rosemary was born in 1939 in the middle...
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Nervous dog who led ‘sheltered life’ searching for loving new home

A sweet but nervous dog who has led a sheltered life is looking for a loving new home after watching her brother go off to his forever family. One-year-old Staffie cross Peppa arrived at the RSPCA’s Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, in Gloucestershire, in February with her brother, George. The duo...
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Pet parents invited to visit touring wagon gifting free dog chews...

Earth Animal, makers of the best-selling No-Hide® Chew, has announced a summer-long tour of the UK that invites dogs, pet parents and families to join canine-themed fun at its ‘Get Your Wag On’ wagon — with the first stops taking place at a variety London parks this Saturday! Welcoming four-legged...
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Forever home plea for ‘gentle giant’ with a partly missing tail...

A rescue dog who had to have part of his damaged tail removed is hoping for a new start in life with a much longed-for forever family. Staff at the RSPCA’s Gonsal Farm Animal Centre in Shropshire, have put out a special appeal for Ronnie. The two-year-old lurcher crossbreed, who...
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Cat lover champions the joys of adopting older cats for Mature...

An overlooked senior kitizen’s luck changed for the better when she was spotted on a Cats Protection website, having been given up because she and another pet in her previous household didn’t get along. Then aged 14, Bear had been awaiting a new home at the charity’s Mitcham Homing Centre...
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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...