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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...
Dogs will go bananas for new Fish4Dogs treats
Fish4Dogs has added a fruity new addition to its popular range of fish-wrapped treats.
Banana wraps are delicious treats made from dry banana slices wrapped in fish skins, which will be available to buy later this month (15 February).
Included due to popular demand, banana was voted for by Fish4Dogs...
Orvis UK customers raise over £2000 for Pets as Therapy
Last week, Orvis UK presented a cheque to Pets as Therapy (PAT) from money raised by its customers.
Orvis asked customers of they would be kind enough to donate one pound for PATs between the period of October and December.
Eighteen stores in the UK helped to raise the money, with...
Very special rescue dog becomes 12,000th to find her forever home
Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding 12,000 dogs their forever home.
There is cause of double celebration at Dogs Trust Merseyside after celebrating finding 12,000 dogs their forever home, as the 12000th dog found herself without a home for the second time.
Staff at the Huyton-based rehoming centre spotted 18-month...
Three-quarters of UK pet holidaymakers choose staycations
Pet charity reveals that three-quarters of UK pet owning holidaymakers are choosing staycations over holidaying abroad.
Many UK holidaymakers are already planning their Easter and summer breaks and as a treasured member of the family many will be taking their pet.
However, Blue Cross reveals that 47% of cat or dog...
Battersea urges people to think before they turn to the internet...
Battersea Cats and Dogs Home is urging the public to consider rescuing an animal rather than using the internet to buy a dog.
They are urging the public to think before they click and do their research before considering taking on a dog as a pet.
The animal charity released new...
Internet advice leaves troubled pets out in the cold
Research reveals dog owners are putting pets’ lives in peril by turning to internet advice.
Research from pet insurer MORE TH<N has revealed pet owners are taking their pet’s lives into their own hands with over a third turning to the internet to diagnose health problems.
Of those pet owners, 50%...
Appeal after kittens found dumped in bin in Gateshead
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a bin in Gateshead.
Two kittens were discovered on Monday (28 January) in an industrial bin at the back of St Chad’s Community Project, Liddell Terrace in Gateshead.
RSPCA Inspector, Suzanne Edgar, said: “The person who found them...
Battersea cat spends 100 days in rescue centre
Six-year old Black cat Raven has been at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Old Windsor centre for 100 days.
Raven, a domestic short hair found herself at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in October last year and her hopes to find a loving home are higher than ever.
Staff at Battersea this...
Kent man in court for docking puppy’s tail with rubber band
A Kent man has been handed a community order after illegally docking the tail of a cocker spaniel puppy.
Liam Jones of Shrubcoste, Tenterdon, appeared at Maidstone Magstrates’ Court on Tuesday (29 January) where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy by attempting to dock his tail.
RSPCA...
People’s Postcode Lottery players help thousands of animals in need
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they received an incredible £800,000 last year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
The generous support has had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of animals that came through the gates of Battersea’s three rescue centres during 2018.
The funding...
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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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