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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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Why adopting a Battersea dog could help you be happier and...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home highlight how adopting a dog could improve your own lifestyle. This New Year, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is encouraging those who can to adopt a dog, in a bid to improve their own lifestyle while changing a dog’s life at the same time. Every New...
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Tiny paralysed puppy dumped to die

The RSPCA have launched an investigation after a paralysed five-week old puppy was dumped on Christmas Day to die. The tiny merle-coloured pup was found in a cardboard box dumped in an alley in Carr Street, Bradford, on Christmas Day. A member of the public found the puppy and took it...
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At least 10 million owners don’t know what’s in their pet’s...

New research from True Instinct, reveals that 10 million dog and cat owners are not aware of what is in their pet’s food. Despite this, a quarter of pet owners are pledging to make a healthy New Year’s resolution for their four-legged friend. The poll of UK dog and cat...
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Kitten rushed to Bucks vets after eating Christmas chocolate

A tiny kitten was rushed to Hampden Veterinary Hospital after eating a bar of chocolate meant as a Christmas gift. Five-month-old Luca had chomped his way through a Galaxy Salted Caramel chocolate bar that his owner had left in an unopened parcel on her bedside table. When owner, Sally Laird, found...
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Family find fox asleep in kitchen

A family got a shock one morning when they discovered a fox asleep in their kitchen. A family in Mitcham had quite the shock when they came down to the kitchen early one morning to find a fox asleep on the top of their microwave. Kim Fryer was at home in...
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End-of-year re-appeal to find person who almost killed Bruce the dog

The RSPCA is issuing an end-of-year re-appeal to find the person responsible for almost killing Bruce the dog. Bruce was found bloodied, battered and burned wandering Little Orton, on the outskirts of Carlisle at the end of August this year. Bruce had a swollen, protruding eye and a deep hole...
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PDSA help pet owners who’s pets may be on the porky...

After the indulgence of Christmas, PDSA is asking pet owners if their pets may benefit from a lifestyle makeover in the New Year. Around four out of every ten UK cats and dogs are thought to be overweight or obese, which can lead to some serious health problems including heart...
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RSPCA serve up some ideas for your festive leftovers

The RSPCA is advising the public of how wildlife and pets can benefit from some Christmas leftovers. A survey carried out by the RSPCA showed that 42% of people were planning to give a traditional Christmas dinner to their pet this year. While lots of food can be enjoyed by...
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RSPCA staff give up their Christmas day to care for homeless...

Across the RSPCA this year Christmas dinner will be prepared for at least 8,000 animals with no home to call their own on. The country’s oldest animal welfare charity, which is about to enter it’s 195th year provides a vital 24-hour service 365 days a year. Hard-working call centre staff,...
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Top tips for pet owners during Christmas

Christmas can be an exciting time for everyone and many pet owners like to include their pets in the festivities by buying them presents and feeding them their own Christmas dinner. However, Christmas can also bring some challenges for many pet owners. Being wary of the danger of Christmas decorations...
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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...