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Rescue cat has own ‘work from home’ office and bespoke mouse...

A young moggy who came into the RSPCA’s care from a multi-cat household with severe cat flu has now landed on his paws - in a dream home complete with his very own work from home office and a bespoke ‘mouse hole’ constructed by builders. Bertie, known previously as Beetle,...
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Lucky for some: Elsa surprises rescuers and gives birth to 13...

RSPCA rescuers were surprised when a terrier gave birth to 13 puppies - more than double than were expected! Bedlington terrier-cross Elsa was rescued by the RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend & District branch, based in Rochford. The 18-month-old was heavily pregnant when she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from Chelmsford and...
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Celebrity Vet Dr Bolu Eso partners with Butternut Box to deliver...

Fresh dog food brand, Butternut Box, has announced an exciting new partnership with one of the nation’s favourite on-screen vets, Dr Bolu Eso. With both Butternut Box and Dr Bolu sharing a love for pups across the nation and ensuring their health and happiness is their ongoing mission, it is...
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Border Collie Skye receives ‘Animal OBE’ for a lifetime of outstanding...

A Mountain Rescue Search Dog from the Lake District who completed over 200 searches during her 11-year career has been honoured by the UK vet charity, PDSA. Border Collie Skye, who is believed to be the oldest working Mountain Rescue Search Dog in the UK when she finally retired in...
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Dog waiting for 2.5 years for forever home has seen all...

Dutch herder Eric was rescued alongside his mum and seven siblings from hazardous, filthy conditions in the West Midlands in October 2019 and taken into RSPCA care. Since then, he’s seen all of his family go off to their new homes but is still waiting to find his perfect match...
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Dog lover whose legs were crushed in road accident is walking...

Dog lover Ash Paddon from Godalming is raising funds for Dogs Trust by completing a 1083.8-mile virtual walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats despite suffering life-changing injuries to his legs.  Ash, whose legs were crushed in a road accident, was inspired to take on the trek for Dogs...
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Natural Instinct launches limited edition Easter feast for dogs and cats

Back by popular demand, premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct launches its limited-edition Easter Feast. As government restrictions have lifted this year, Easter is looking to be bigger than ever, making it an ideal opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, indulge in chocolate and take part...
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Holiday-makers return home to find lost ferret in outside toilet!

A couple returning from holiday had a surprise when they found a lost ferret hiding in their outside toilet. The holiday-makers returned home to Colchester, Essex, on 18 March, to find the female ferret hiding in their outside utility room and toilet. RSPCA rescuer Jess Bush said: “They’d been away on...
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RSPCA Cat Hub marks fourth anniversary and rehomes its 1,000th cat

The RSPCA Cat Hub in Darlington has rehomed its 1,000th cat in a special event which saw a guest appearance from The Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton. The Cat Hub was set up by the RSPCA four years ago to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need in the North East....
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French bulldog relinquished to charity as owners couldn’t afford his vet...

A young French bulldog is looking for a new home after being handed over to the RSPCA when his owners couldn’t afford the expensive bill for his life-saving surgery to help him breathe. One-year-old French bulldog Beau came into the care of RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District branch...
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Vet warns these 7 popular garden plants are toxic to dogs

Spring is well and truly here, with many looking to the warmer weather to update their gardens. Pooch & Mutt warn against these seven popular garden plants that are toxic to dogs. 1. Tulips Tulips, perhaps one of the most common blooms in spring, can cause gastrointestinal problems accompanied by central...
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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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Why your dog could be the best running partner

Beyond the physical benefits, running with your dog strengthens your bond and enhances your overall well-being. But as the nights grow longer, it’s also important to consider safety, especially when heading out in the dark. As Google searches for ‘running with my dog’ have increased 20% in the last quarter...