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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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Experienced kitten carers needed at RSPCA Stapeley Grange

An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire is appealing for animal-lovers with the required experience to apply to hand-rear kittens due to a shortage of volunteers. Kittens who are just weeks old and without their mum have to be hand-reared to give them the best chance of survival. It’s an intense job...
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Birthday celebrations for veteran rescue dog

Dogs Trust Salisbury have thrown an extra special birthday party for one of its very important pooches (VIPs). Crossbreed Cody has spent three years with Dogs Trust and this week saw him have a tenth birthday party with his favourite friends at the Newton Tony Rehoming Centre. On average, most dogs...
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‘Look before you lock’ campaign to protect curious felines

Cats Protection are asking the public to check their sheds and garages for cats following a rise in the number of missing felines this summer. The UK’s leading feline welfare charity is asking people to ‘look before you lock’ to avoid curious kitties being trapped after receiving a spike in...
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Family of dumped bunnies rescued by the RSPCA

The RSPCA is appealing for information after 12 rabbits were abandoned and let loose in a field in the Wirral. The rabbits were spotted by a dog walker who quickly realised they were domestic rabbits so tried to collect them and take them to safety. He then contacted the RSPCA...
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Actor takes on cycling challenge to raise money for Dogs Trust

An award-winning actor cycled into Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the canine residents he’s raising money for. Sam Newman who had leading roles in Holby City, Casualty and Doctors and starred in the West End, is aiming to raise £5,000 for Dogs Trust by cycling from Lands End...
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition crowns their Kitten of the Year 2018

A kitten from Ealing has beaten nationwide competition to be crowned “Kitten of the Year 2018”, in Hill’s Pet Nutrition's annual competition. Fifi from Ealing fought off stiff competition from over 450 kittens to claw the converted title in the annual competition, which encouraged pet owners across the country to...
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Old age pooch looking for new home after owner dies

An elderly dog who is young at heart is looking for a new forever home after his owner sadly died. Eleven-year old Cocker Spaniel, Ferdi arrived at Dogs Trust Loughborough in March 2018 and has shocked the team with his puppy-like Zest for life. Ferdi’s owner had registered for a Dogs...
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RSPCA figures reveal that older cats take twice as long to...

RSPCA figures reveal that it takes twice as long to rehome an older cat and are urging people to consider adopting cat’s over the age of three. The animal welfare charity currently has 59 older cats* at its national centres, and as figures show it can take twice as long...
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Cat who can’t stop crying is looking for a new home

A stray cat who has problems with her eyes, which causes here to have constant tears is looking for a new home. The one-year old black feline was first brought into animal welfare charity, Mayhew by a member of the public after being discovered roaming the streets of North West...
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Cotswold RAW returns to the ‘WILD’ side

This month Cotswold RAW extends its rural offer with the launch of its second wild countryside flavour, Duck & Venison. Whilst it’s well known that Cotswold RAW is a vocal advocate of rural sustainability, the local farming community and the wider countryside economy, it’s worth noting that Cotswold RAW is...
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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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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...