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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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Rescue cat mooves into cow shed as she lands on her...

It’s been third time lucky for a black cat who had two homes by the time she was seven months old as the farm cat has now settled into her forever home - and even befriended the cows! Poor Daisy came into the care of the RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre...
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Dumped dog found huddled in undergrowth

A frightened, skinny dog was rescued by the RSPCA after being found huddled in the ivy amongst the trees. RSPCA animal rescue officer Ruth Thomas-Coxon was called to an overgrown area of undergrowth off Busby Lane, Middlesbrough, on 18 October after passersby spotted the abandoned dog curled up amongst the...
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Add glamour to your grooming routine…this is real dog luxury

Foxy Margot is a NEW grooming collection for that special dog in your life. Because isn’t it about time dog products got more decadent? Lovingly made in the UK with gentle, vegan-friendly ingredients, Foxy Margot is a highly-concentrated, prebiotic pampering range that helps cleanse, soothe, heal, hydrate and protect delicate...
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Pets at Home launches calming playlists for dogs

Ahead of Bonfire Night this weekend, Pets at Home has launched a set of three playlists designed to help keep dogs calm during the loud festivities.   The pet care specialist was inspired by research from the Scottish SPCA which found that reggae and soft rock are the best genres for reducing stress in dogs due to the beat of the music mimicking that of a mother’s heartbeat.    The...
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Three months after officially opening, Dogs Trust Cardiff has rehomed its...

Dogs Trust Cardiff has celebrated rehoming its 100th hound, exactly three months after taking in its first doggy residents. Taking the accolade are Chihuahuas Max, aged six and Minnie age four. They arrived at Dogs Trust Cardiff back in September when their owners could no longer care for them. But now, after a seven week wait, they have...
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Two-fifths of pandemic dog owners experiencing “pet regret”

A new survey carried out by the pet experts at YuMOVE, has revealed that 78% of dogs have suffered behavioural changes upon their owners’ return to the workplace. As more of us return to our regular working environments, the study highlights how the sudden change in routine is negatively impacting...
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Halloween: Seven ways to keep your pets safe this Fright Night!

Boo! Halloween is the scariest night of the year as trick or treaters descend on our streets in search of candy and October 31 can also be fright night for our pets. Loud knocks at the door, ghoulish costumes, and screams could spook your pet and cause stress and anxiety. Planning...
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Dogs Trust Evesham seek big hearted foster carers with room for...

Dogs Trust Evesham is calling on local dog lovers who can accommodate larger breeds to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog.  Over the past year, Dogs Trust Evesham has been overwhelmed with foster carer applications and have been able to place many dogs who were struggling...
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Arden Grange donates meals to 25 animal rescue centres

Pet food company Arden Grange will gift over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK for its annual charity giveaway. This year, Arden Grange is celebrating 25 years since its launch, so has ramped up the prize to benefit even more animal rescue...
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‘Frankenstein’s cat’ seeks home this Howloween

The RSPCA is looking for the purr-fect Howl-oween home for a cat who has been dubbed ‘Frankenstein’s cat’. Little Rob arrived at RSPCA Sheffield on 17 September after being rescued as a stray by inspectors with a collar wound injury. Sheffield’s Hayley Crookes said: “Poor Rob had a horrific collar wound...
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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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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...