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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...
Could Brits’ confusion be fuelling the UK’s stray cat crisis?
Research by Cats Protection found that many people are confused by what to do when they find a stray cat and almost half of Brits would not approach an unfamiliar cat.
Unlike domestic dogs, who primarily live indoors and usually only venture outside with their owner, it’s often difficult to...
A third of workers believe a dog would make them happier...
Having a dog in the office can dramatically improve employee productivity and wellbeing at work, research conducted by Workthere reveals.
Workthere conducted research to determine UK office workers attitudes towards having a canine companion at their place of work and found that 44% think having a dog in the office...
The UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans
A new survey from Agria Pet Insurance reveals that the UK comes top for loving pets.
Despite the UK leaving the EU on 31st January, one thing is for sure regarding the UK's place in Europe – we still love our pets the most.
The latest survey by Agria Pet Insurance...
PDSA helps your pet fight the flab
PDSA’s veterinary experts offer their top tips to help pets fight the flab and keep them healthy, trim and happy.
It’s estimated that up to 50% of all UK pets are now overweight or obese, which makes it clear that pet obesity is an issue.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Joanne Wright, said:...
Wigan Council asks dog owners to ‘paws and pick it up’
Wigan Council is hoping residents will follow the lead on a new campaign that encourages dog owners to clean up after their pets.
The ‘Paws and Pick it Up’ campaign is looking to crackdown on the small minority of dog owners who flout the law and spoil public spaces for...
VetPartners receives PAT on the back as fundraising starts for hero...
VetPartners has named Pets As Therapy (PAT) as its chosen charity for the coming year.
Over the next 12 months, VetPartners’ UK-wide practices and central team based at its headquarters in York, are planning fundraising events to raise as much money as possible.
PAT supports communities through the visit of trusted...
Designer dog breeds costing Brits £33k
A study has found that owning a designer pooch could be costing Brits up to £33k over a lifetime.
With 26% of Brits owning at least one dog, personal finance experts, Ocean Finance analysed the first-year costs of the six most fashionable designer dogs in the UK to see how...
Abandoned rabbits looking for forever home
The RSPCA is looking for homes for two abandoned rabbits who have been in the charity’s care for seven months.
Derek and Gregory, two 12-month old siblings, came into the care of RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre near Maidstone in June last year after being abandoned in a plastic box. They...
Mayhew help people and animals ‘stay inseparable’ over the last 10...
London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the bond between vulnerable people and their pets.
Over the past decade, Mayhew has offered support and shelter to over 10,000 people and animals experiencing an unexpected or ongoing crisis, through community based initiatives such as...
Team Animal need cheerers to support RSPCA events
The RSPCA is looking for volunteer cheerers to show their support for Team Animal at a series of events this year.
The animal welfare charity is calling on animal lovers to help support the RSPCA by volunteering their time to cheer on the runners at the London Landmarks Half Marathon,...
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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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