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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...
Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
Think outside the box: Keep your dog occupied during National Pet...
With the nation’s dog owners set to spend National Pet Month (April 1 to May 10) indoors, Dogs Trust shares their tips to keep their dogs happy with simple household items.
Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust, said: “We understand that owners may be looking for ways...
Barking Heads partners with charities Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust
Barking Heads partners with Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust to support vulnerable pet owners during the Covid-19 crisis.
Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current coronavirus crisis.
In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which...
RSPCA received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits last year
The RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of the Easter bunny as the charity received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits in 2019.
The typical image of the Easter bunny means that rabbits are more popular at this time of year and parents have found themselves buying a...
The Big Bakes launches online baking tutorials for simple bake at...
The Big Bakes team are helping dog owners across the nation turn Barking into Baking with their new free online classes as part of a new mini-series.
The Big Bakes is the UK’s first and only live baking competition, where guests take part in live bake-off events in fully decked...
Today Government bans third-party sales in bid to crackdown on illegal...
RSPCA welcomes Lucy’s Law as charity reveals it investigated almost 30,000 puppy trade complaints over the last decade.
Today (Monday 6 April) marks the day that the UK government bans commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The RSPCA reveals that it has looked into almost 30,000 complaints...
Wobbly rescue kitten living his best lockdown life
A four-month old kitten at Battersea Dogs & Cats home search for a new home is on hold during these uncertain times.
As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty.
The cat had just been given the green light to start...
Seal pup found miles inland released back to the wild
A seal pup who managed to find his way to Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire has been released back to the wild after three months in RSPCA care.
A family out walking their dogs on Boxing Day came across the young grey seal. They waited with the seal, who has been named...
Pets as therapy: How animals can help improve our mental health
The UK’s a nation of animal lovers, right? Research has discovered that almost 50% of the British homes have a pet, with just over 1 in 4 owning a dog, and nearly 1 in 5 owning a cat.
‘Why?’ you ask. Well, a whopping 90% of pet owners have confirmed...
Working at home with your dog during lockdown
Wearing pyjamas 24/4 and battling with it is the new reality for many workers across the country – and while we all enjoy cameos from our work mates’ pets, having new canine colleagues can present a challenge.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together some tips to help people...
Bunny brothers pose for photoshoot during lockdown
With hair as white as snow and deep, dark eyes, you could easily mistake these brother as professional models.
However, these three brothers are in fact beautiful bunnies who are being cared for by RSPCA staff in Somerset.
Pluto, Mercury and Earth enjoyed being centre of attention for a photoshoot during...
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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...
Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November.
With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...
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