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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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New research revels top pet-friendly airlines

New research compiled by Compare the Market reveals the most pet-friendly airlines for any owners wishing to take their four-legged friends on holiday. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be thinking of some winter sun or dreaming about hitting the ski slopes. However, many pet owners will also...
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Kitten rescued from under bonnet of car at an MOT testing...

A routine MOT test became trickier for a Nottingham mechanic when he discovered a kitten trapped under the bonnet of the car. Mechanic Phil Hardy made the discovery when he lifted up the bonnet of the car to carry out some work and was shocked to see the trapped female...
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Tortoiseshell cat waits nearly seven months for forever home

A tortoiseshell cat has been in RSPCA care for more than 200 days, waiting to find her forever home. Honey, an eight-year old cat was taken into RSPCA care in February when she was left behind when her owners moved out. When the new people moving into the home, they...
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Dog owners invited to take part in national charity dog walk...

Pets As Therapy are hosting a charity dog walk to raise awareness of the work undertaken by the national charity. The charity walk will take place in Edinburgh and is supported by Orvis Edinburgh, who will provide a meeting point and guide for the walk, as well as host a...
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Big friendly giant (BFG’s) pooches looking forever homes this Roald Dahl...

This Roald Dahl Day (13 September), Dogs Trust Canterbury is currently home to their very own BFG’s (big, friendly giants). Hoping that they will soon find the golden ticket to a forever home, these pooches are optimistic new owners will see that big is beautiful too. Diego is a six-year old...
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Ten pieces of cat trivia this Happy Cat Month

With a quarter of adults owning a cat and 11.1 million pet cats in the UK, it’s safe to say that we love our feline friends. September is Happy Cat Month and to celebrate, Argos Pet Insurance have shared some interesting cat facts: They love to snooze Cats can sleep up to...
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Cotswold RAW enters the National Sausage Awards (for humans)

Cotswold RAW is spreading the word that our four-legged friends can also celebrate National Sausage Week. To help celebrate National Sausage Week (29 October to 4 November), the premium pet food brand is entering its 80/20 Lamb Sausage into the time-honoured National Sausage Awards - the culinary centrepiece for the...
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Pop-up neutering clinic reunites lost cat with owner

An RSPCA pop-up neutering clinic in Sheffield were delighted to reunite a missing cat with her worried owner. The RSPCA’s Cat Smart scheme held their event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre and aimed to neuter owned cats for free to help tackle the cat over population crisis in the city. However,...
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Two elderly dogs seek special retirement home

The RSPCA in Bath is searching for a very special home for two elderly dogs who have a combined age of 140 in dog years. Collie-cross Poppy is 17-years old – 84 in dog years and her younger friend 10-year old Jack Russell Terrier Daisy – 56 in dog years...
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Kittens dumped in a box are given a second chance

Four young kittens had a lucky escape after being abandoned beside a waste bin in East London. The eight-week old kittens were found in a cardboard box by a family who spotted them beside some bins outside a block of flats in Ilford, East London. The family made the responsible decision...
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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...