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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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Survey reveals a quarter of Brits want their pets to be...

National Pet Month takes place over April 2022, with the aim of raising awareness of responsible pet ownership as well as the many benefits of having a furry companion in the family. However, one modern aspect of pet ownership that is becoming more popular is providing them with a social...
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Dog tied to gates of rehoming centre needs new loving home

Staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside are searching for a home for a dog found tied to the gates of the Huyton-based rehoming centre. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who is believed to be around six, was discovered with his food bowls and a hand-written note from his owners telling staff his...
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Smiley dog Billy is looking for a home after being overlooked...

The RSPCA is looking to find a special home for a two year old lurcher who has sadly been overlooked for more than four months. Billy is a fun-loving lurcher with plenty of personality but sadly has had no interest from potential adopters for over 120 days. The staff at the...
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Barkitecture: How to create the paw-fect home for your pooch

Over the past couple of years more than ever, our furry friends have provided vital companionship and mental support. Vet charity, PDSA, revealed that almost 90% of UK pet owners feel mentally healthier thanks to their pets in its 2021 PAW report*, highlighting that they really are a human’s best...
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NOAH supports StreetVet as charity of the year

NOAH has announced it will be supporting StreetVet as its charity of the year in 2022. StreetVet delivers free essential veterinary care and services to people experiencing homelessness in a number of locations around the UK. Led by vets, they provide free veterinary care to homeless people’s animals and have...
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Your Dog’s Club is giving dog owners the opportunity to become...

Your Dog’s Club, a dog-only online retailer that strives to provide the best quality products and services for dogs across the UK, is giving dog owners the rare chance to obtain shares within its fast-growing business and receive a certificate in their dog’s name — all by investing as...
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RSPCA rescues mum and newborn kittens in need of help

The RSPCA rescued a mum and three kittens who were discovered sheltering in a shed in West London. The tiny kittens, who are just two weeks old, were very weak and sadly two of the litter had already died when they were discovered with their stray mum inside a shed...
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Best buddies needing ‘fur-ever’ home together

Dogs Trust Cardiff is hoping this devoted duo don’t have to wait too much longer for their forever family to come along, after receiving very little interest since they arrived at the rehoming centre in January. Ten-year-old Pug cross Maxie and three-year-old Chihuahua cross Buddy are an inseparable duo, with Maxie...
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Experts reveal if dogs really can recognise their relatives!

It’s no secret dogs are clever and loving creatures, but can they recognise a doggy relative later in life? 31% of dog-owners in the UK got their dog from a breeder last year, and with many litters coming from the same sires and dams, there’s a huge possibility that...
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Pets at Home launches Easter treats for furry friends

While many of us love tucking into chocolate eggs over the Easter weekend, chocolate is dangerous for most pets so it’s important that it is kept out of reach from our furry friends. However, to make sure that pets can be part of the celebrations with the rest of the...
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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...