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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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Keeping happy bunnies this Easter

With Easter around the corner, we’re bound to see lots of Easter bunnies around from cards to bunny shaped sweet treats!  PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares the top tips for keeping bunnies at home.   Nina said: “Rabbits may seem like an ‘easier’ pet to have, but there’s lots to know...
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Loveable whippet at RSPCA rehoming centre overlooked because of her colour...

An adorable whippet crossbreed who has spent nearly her entire life in kennels is looking for a new family to help her find her way in the world. Eighteen-month-old Betsy came into RSPCA care at just four months of age after she was rescued by the charity over concerns for...
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Darlington dog lover inspired by four-legged friends takes on epic challenge...

A Darlington dog lover is taking to the hills and putting her best foot forward for homeless hounds.  Elizabeth Ashlee of Heighington has decided to tackle the Hadrian’s Wall Path in a bid to raise £1,000 to support rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes at Dogs Trust Darlington.  23-year-old Elizabeth,...
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Dr Veneta’s 4-strong dog food range enters the freeze-dried fray to...

The next chapter in nutritious meal solutions for discerning dogs arrives this April, courtesy of Dr Veneta’s 4-strong portfolio of freeze-dried nuggets whose avant-garde nutritional makeup prioritises the ongoing health of your dog’s microbiome, where 84% of its all-important immune system resides.  Freeze-dried thinking has in recent times become the...
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Northumberland teenager crowned winner of RSPCA People’s Choice award

A teenager from Northumberland has secured the top spot in the RSPCA’s People’s Choice awards - meaning her image of two leaping dogs had the most votes from the public. Sophie Green, aged 18, from Cramlington, Northumberland, won with her image ‘Leap Frogs’ which captures Cockapoo Mabel and Spaniel Pepper...
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Lincolnshire youngster honoured with top award at Crufts

Dog loving 18-year-old Emily Dabb from Grimsby, Lincolnshire has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Young Person of the Year award at Crufts 2024 on Sunday 10 March. Emily has been a member of the Brigg Muttley Crew flyball team since 2018, and this year competed as part of the...
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French bulldog abandonments up 7,000%

Abandonments of the popular designer dog breed the French bulldog have increased by a staggering 7,000% in the last three years. The shocking statistics have been released by the RSPCA, amid concerns that the cost of living crisis - and the increased costs associated with the breed - are behind...
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Brighton young handler achieves double success at Crufts

Lauren Goddard aged 18 from Brighton, and Winston (Ch Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW), a three-year-old Border Terrier, have achieved a double victory after winning both the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Handler of the Year award, and the YKC Stakes, both sponsored by Royal Canin, at the world’s greatest...
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‘Adorable’ pet rabbit discovered in cardboard box in Crewe could be...

A pet rabbit who was found in a cardboard box in a residential area in Crewe could be someone’s missing pet, says the RSPCA. The unneutered male lop was found in a car park area near Heywood Green last Saturday (9 March) and collected by the animal welfare charity after...
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Plucky puss uses up one of his nine lives after being...

A young cat was rescued by the RSPCA and West Yorkshire firefighters after becoming precariously stuck on the ledge of a viaduct in Huddersfield town centre. Concerned members of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the cat was seen perched near the top of the bridge on Lower...
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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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‘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...