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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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A dog that ‘had nothing’ puts her best paw forward to...

A former stray who was looked after at Dogs Trust Harefield before finding her forever home is going the extra mile alongside her owner throughout November to raise much needed funds for dogs still waiting to find their furry-tail ending. Exactly two years ago, Sean Bilton and his partner, Charlotte,...
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Paleo Ridge launch new senior range within Paleo Plus – Optimum...

Paleo Ridge, the UK's leading provider of premium raw dog food, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new Senior Range, expanding the popular Paleo Plus collection. This exciting new range has been expertly developed to cater to the unique dietary requirements of older dogs, providing advanced nutrition that...
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Spook-tacular pets hunt for own haunted houses this Howl-oween

If you’re looking for a furry fiend to join your haunted house this Halloween then the RSPCA has got the most spook-tacular pets who are ready to put their new family under their spell. Will the full moon this scary season help the RSPCA’s lost souls find their eternal homes?  If you could offer a Halloween home to a pet in need, please head...
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Three in five dog owners say they want Government action or...

Statistics released today (27 October), by dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club, show a sharp increase in dogs going missing during fireworks season, and highlights the significant stress and negative impact that fireworks displays cause for thousands of UK canine companions. The research also reveals that three in five (60%)...
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This National Black Cat Day: 100% of rescues find black cats...

In a survey of rescue centres based across the UK, conducted by Agria Pet Insurance, 55% identified “appearance or colour” as the main reason cats are not adopted. In fact, all respondents said they find it harder to rehome black cats than those of other colours, with 67% blaming perceptions of “bad...
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Three-legged rescue dog turns all her teddies into tripod pets too 

A three-legged dog who was rescued by the RSPCA has now found her forever home where she carries a giant unicorn toy around with her and chews the back legs off all of her teddies to make them look like her! Peggy, a five-year-old Dutch Shepherd, was rescued by the...
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Blue Cross Charity reveals eight in 10 UK drivers would break...

The majority of UK drivers would break the law if they hit a dog with their vehicle, shocking new research from animal welfare charity Blue Cross reveals. The study showed a staggering 86% of motorists would not call the police if they injured a dog and no owner was in...
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Preparation is key to protect your pets on Bonfire Night

Dog owners are being urged to take steps now to prepare their pets for Bonfire Night. Loud flashes and bangs caused by fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, leading to high anxiety and distress. Scarlett Betts, who is an in-house pet specialist at WCF Pet & Equestrian, says putting measures...
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‘Lovely’ lurchers wait more than 1,800 days for new homes

RSPCA staff are completely baffled as to why two ‘lovely’ lurchers have been at their centre for a combined total of more than 1,800 days - almost five years. Five-year-old Alvin (pictured above) was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2022 from the West Midlands. He was suffering from untreated injuries caused by hunting which his...
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Cornwall cats spend a combined 200 days looking for forever homes

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find homes for three former stray cats who have spent a combined 200 days looking for their forever homes. Coco Puff, Lady Tilly and Salem were all found straying around Cornwall and in desperate need of help before they were rescued by...
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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...