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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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French Bulldog Vivienne crowned Westminster Dog of the Year in honour...

Sir David Amess and Vivienne win Westminster Dog of the Year 2021 title and public vote, as tributes paid to late MP and animal lover. French Bulldog Vivienne, entered with Sir David Amess before his tragic death, has been crowned Westminster Dog of the Year 2021, recognising Sir David’s honourable and extensive work to...
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Organic personalised wheat-free treats for dogs

Queens of the Bone Age is an artisan pet ba(r)kery, specialising in organic, personalised wheat-free treats for dogs. From jazzy doggy doughnuts to personalised bone biscuits, the Queens team firmly believe everything tastes best when fresh, which is why all treats are baked-to-order using premium, human-grade ingredients that are safe...
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‘Miracle cat’ lands on her paws in purr-fect new home with...

A cat who miraculously survived catastrophic injuries after being hit by a bus got back onto her paws to finally find her purr-fect home. Four-year-old Trudie suffered major head injuries when she was hit by a bus in Luton, Bedfordshire, on 14 March. Witnesses who saw the accident tried to...
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Warning to dog walkers after Jack Russell terrier swallows fish hook

A dog had a narrow escape after sniffing out a tasty treat while out on a walk and getting a fish hook embedded in his jaw. Jack Russell terrier Armarni was rushed into the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south west London, by his owner after he swallowed a...
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Put your best paw forward this Halloween

Ahead of the spooky celebrations, MoneySuperMarket unveils its top tips for looking out for your furry companions amidst the fun. Whether you’ll be carving pumpkins or pounding the streets to go trick or treating, it can be an especially frightening time of year for household pets. Halloween is set to be...
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Happy home for Winnie following collar injury

A sweet-natured cat has found her forever home after recovering from a nasty collar injury thanks to a South Wales cat charity. Three-year-old Winnie came into the care of Cats Protection’s Bridgend Adoption Centre as her owners were unable to afford the vet treatment required after her leg got caught...
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Lily’s Kitchen urges firework fans to only light them between 7...

Bonfire Night can be a traumatic time for pets and pet parents alike, filled with sudden loud noises, startling bangs and frightening flashes. With 3.2 million households acquiring new pets since the beginning of lockdown, there will be more families and four-legged friends affected by the whizz-bangs than ever before. With...
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National Dog Adoption Day: Tips for choosing and caring for a...

Dog ownership has increased by 38% during the pandemic, with many families choosing to add a new member to the family. However, there are still many dogs in rescue centres across the UK that are in need of loving homes. To mark National Dog Adoption Day on Monday 25th October, a...
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Dogs Trust West London’s Gracie becomes service dog

A Dog’s Trust dog called Gracie has become the newest Service Dogs UK recruit, helping people who have PTSD after serving in the armed forces or emergency services. The six-month-old Springador – a cross between a Springer Spaniel and a Labrador - came into Dogs Trust West London Rehoming Centre in July after her owner had a change of...
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RSPCA sees 166% increase in adoption searches for cats as charity...

The RSPCA has seen a huge surge in searches for cats as new figures show that on average the charity rehomes two cats every hour. There was a 166% increase in searches for cats on the RSPCA’s FindAPet website following the first year of the pandemic (March 2020 number 114,316...
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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...