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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...
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Sentencing Act comes into force increasing maximum jail terms for animal...

People who abuse animals can now face a maximum sentence of five years in prison as the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act comes into effect. The landmark legislation kicked in this week (Tuesday 29 June) after completing its final Government stage and passing into law in April 2021. After years of...
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Blue Cross launch series 3 of The Petcast

Back by paw-pular demand, Actress, Emma Barton, and her Parson Russell Terrier, Poppy Dog, have teamed up with Blue Cross, once again to launch a third series of The Petcast! Launching today (29th June) on Apple Podcast, iTunes, Acast and Spotify, in this new series Emma and Poppy Dog will...
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RSPCA fears numbers of abandoned rabbits could worsen as lockdown ends

The RSPCA fears there will be an increase in the number of abandoned rabbits coming into its care following a huge increase in pet ownership during the lockdown. As restrictions lift and people’s lives go back to normal, the charity is concerned that for many the ‘novelty’ may wear off...
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Hertfordshire puppy becomes 5000th pup on dog welfare study

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust as the charity celebrates welcoming the 5,000th puppy onto its landmark ‘Generation Pup’ study of four-legged friends. Taking the accolade is 14-week-old male crossbreed, Jack (pictured), whose owner Ruth Lewis found out about the study when she enrolled on puppy training classes with...
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RSPCA Sheffield helps transform poorly kittens

The RSPCA Sheffield branch has helped to transform the lives of three kittens who were born with conditions affecting their legs and mobility. Their mum, Magnolia, was dropped off at the animal centre with four kittens in March 2021 by a member of the public who said she had given...
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De Vere launches dog sitter service

Our canine companions have been used to having us around more over the last year because of lockdown and working from home. For those who need a convenient solution for doggy day-care once they return to work and get back to meetings, De Vere* is launching a new dog sitting...
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StreetVet awarded special grant from Battersea

Local charity StreetVet has been awarded a special grant from one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. The funds granted by Battersea will support StreetVet’s work with pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness and enable the UK-based charity to increase the resources...
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Revealed: The most dog-friendly industries to work in

In light of Bring Your Dog To Work Day, new research by comparethemarket.com reveals the top industries to work in if you’re looking to bring your pooch along. With more than two in five UK employees (42%) looking to bring their dog into the office, there’s a clear interest in...
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Sick puppy dumped on vet’s doorstep

The RSPCA is investigating after a skinny, sick puppy was left on the doorstep of a veterinary surgery in London. RSPCA animal rescue officer Caitlin Farrant was called by staff at the clinic on Friday (18 June) after a man left the three-month-old whippet puppy with staff on the doorstep. She...
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Dog lovers rescue Greyhound and discover surprise family link

A couple from Coventry who adopted a rescue Greyhound, later discovered he was the grandson of their previous dog who had died just weeks earlier. Doreen and Stewart Hawthorne knew they wanted to adopt another ex-racing Greyhound after 13-year-old Mavis passed away earlier this year. They had adopted Mavis in 2016 from Dogs Trust Kenilworth and so it was to...
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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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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...