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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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Elderly spaniel taken on by family who adopted her brother 14...

An elderly spaniel who ended up back at the animal shelter that rescued and rehomed her as a puppy 14 years earlier has now gone home with a new family - who adopted her brother originally! Springer spaniel Tandie, 14, arrived at RSPCA Cornwall’s Venton Centre, near St Columb, over...
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Rover reveals it’s pooches over partners when making post-pandemic plans

Rover.com® has revealed that over a half of British dog owners centre their social plans around their pooch rather than partner. The news comes as Rover releases its Best Pub for Dogs shortlist, part of the Great British Pub Awards, aiming to find the nation’s number one pup pub. After extended...
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PDSA Pet Care: Pet Obesity

PDSA Vets share everything you need to know to keep your pet a healthy weight. As a pet owner you’ll naturally want to give your furry friends all the treats they deserve. But, just like their owners, pets need to have the right diet and get enough exercise to stay...
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Company creates dog birthday cards to celebrate Hug Your Hound Day

Dogs have a special place in our hearts, and there’s no better time to celebrate our furry friends than on Hug Your Hound Day on Sunday 12th of September - a full day devoted to appreciating our dogs and showing them affection and love. With searches for ‘Love my hound’...
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RSPCA investigating after 15 sick puppies were abandoned in crate

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after 15 sick puppies - thought to be from two different litters - were dumped in a crate on a road in Pitsea, Essex. A member of the public found the weak, whimpering pups on Monday evening (6 September) on a road near Basildon...
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Dog overlooked for almost a year because he’s too big!

A rescue dog is nearing one year in kennels as potential adopters are being put off by his size. Eight-year-old crossbreed Benson arrived in RSPCA care on 13 October 2020 when his owners were forced to give him up as they were struggling to cope. He came into RSPCA Millbrook...
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Playful Staffie has miracle escape after foot-long stick is wedged in...

A Leeds veterinary practice is warning dog owners about the danger of throwing sticks after a family pet needed lifesaving surgery following an horrific accident. Much-loved staffie Jess had to be rushed to Beechwood Vets in Crossgates after getting a foot-long stick lodged down her throat while out walking in...
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RSPCA’s new campaign aims to help find outdoor homes for nervous...

The RSPCA has launched a rehoming campaign to help find alternative homes for ‘farm cats’ who prefer the great outdoors. The project aims to find homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat. The aim of the project is to...
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Tik Tok fundraisers raise thousands for Dogs Trust Loughborough

A group of dog lovers who met on Tik Tok have raised more than £2,000 for Dogs Trust Loughborough by selling a calendar featuring dogs from the social media channel. Dawn Hendley from Derby and Emma Knight from Ashbourne along with Elaine Braidwood from Scotland and Nicola Jackson from Newcastle, have sold...
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Overweight dog that resembled a puffer fish slimmed down in RSPCA...

A dog which was so fat she resembled a puffer fish has been returned to a healthy weight under RSPCA care and is now loving her new life in a new home. Lily, a Jack Russell-type dog, was overfed by her former owner and not getting enough exercise. She was...
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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...