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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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Doggy Dependency: Return to Office Life

As the nation begins to return to office life following the COVID-19 pandemic, research from Nature’s Variety, has found that one in three Brits would take a day off work sick if their pet is unwell. The findings have been revealed as part of this International Dog Day (26th August)...
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National Dog Day: The top dog-safe flowers to plant in your...

It’s estimated there are now 12.5 million dogs in the UK, making dogs the nation’s favourite pet. And with more than 3 million households welcoming a dog during the pandemic, many families across the nation are experiencing the joys of owning a dog for the first time. But many new...
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Dogs Trust Bridgend seeks home for left-behind mum

Dogs Trust Bridgend is in search of a loving new home for a doggy mum who has watched her pups head off to their forever homes one-by-one. Five-year-old Lurcher, Tia Maria, has been overlooked whilst her pups – nine in total – have stolen the hearts of their new families and are happily settled in...
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Two blind kittens hope to find their paw-fect forever home after...

Two blind kittens who were rescued by the RSPCA last Christmas are hoping to find their forever home after eight months in the charity's care being treated for problems with their eyes. Ginger kittens Gabriel and Arthur were rescued from a builders’ yard in Peterlee, County Durham, in December last...
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The Petsure Games raises the middle claw to pet prejudice

The world’s first EVER pet Paralympic-style games launch in the UK this summer for what is set to be an un-fur-gettable event. As the (human) Paralympics commences on 24th August, dogs up and down the country will be training for The Petsure Games to ensure they are up to snuff. The Petsure Games, which will be...
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The best dog breeds for every type of traveller

Everyone knows a dog is man’s best friend. With increasing numbers of people having brought a dog into their lives during the pandemic period, the joys of dog ownership are being felt across the world. For keen travellers, though, bringing a dog into your life might seem a bit out...
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Cat is reunited with family after FOUR years thanks to microchip

The RSPCA has reunited a family with their cat who went missing four years ago after she was found struggling to breathe just half a mile from where they used to live. RSPCA Inspector Elizabeth Boyd was contacted on 3 August to rescue a cat which had been found near...
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Five ways to keep your furry friends safe from unexpected dangers...

As we approach the last week of summer, many people are still enjoying the warmer weather and spending some much-needed time outdoors with our furry friends. For those lucky to have one, we might like to think of our gardens as our own little haven – but the same doesn’t...
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Four cats a day suffer at the hands of humans, new...

New figures released by the RSPCA show that on average around four cats are deliberately harmed every single day across England and Wales. Despite being one of the most popular pets, 14,825 incidents of deliberate cruelty towards cats have been recorded by the animal welfare charity over the last five...
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Only 7% of Brits have tried the food they feed their...

New research by Butternut Box has revealed that 25% of dog owners have considered tasting their dog’s food - but only 7% have actually tried it themselves. The findings, unveiled today by Butternut Box, the leading fresh dog food subscription service in Europe, follow the brand’s recent social experiment in...
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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...