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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Do you know an Animal Champion worthy of winning a top...

The RSPCA is asking people to nominate their Animal Champions for the 2020 RSPCA Honours. The RSPCA Honours celebrate the work of those who devote their lives to animals, amazing assistance pets who help their owners lead better lives and incredible animals who overcome unimaginable neglect, suffering and adversity. Last year’s...
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The biggest UK cat event, LondonCats comes to Surrey this weekend

LondonCats, the UK’s biggest cat event is back with its International Show and heads to Sandown Park in Surrey on the 10th January. Following the huge success of previous events around the UK in 2019, the team is back in in Surrey for its annual three-day January event. And for...
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Guinea pigs, Gin and Tonic hope someone will take a shot...

A pair of adult female Guinea pigs are looking for new homes after being abandoned with 17 other guinea pigs. Gin and Tonic arrived into the care of RSPCA Walsall branch in October when they were found abandoned in boxes at the end of a driveway with 17 other guinea...
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Charity vets save puppy’s life after bourbon biscuit binge

A 15-week old puppy, who needed life-saving treatment after eating a double pack of bourbon biscuits, has survived thanks to PDSA vets. The biscuits contain a potentially lethal dose of chocolate, but thanks to the quick action of PDSA vets, puppy Zeena us back home recovering from her ordeal. Zeena’s owner...
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Cat rescued from security fence at prison

The RSPCA rescued a cat from a 25ft prison fence covered in razor wire and returned him to his owner just in time for Christmas. The black and white cat was spotted by staff and inmates at HM Prison Haverigg in Millom, Cumbria on Saturday 21 December. The intrepid cat,...
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Poorly kittens thrown out like rubbish at New Year

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a litter of seven kittens were abandoned during the festivities on New Year’s Eve. The litter of six-week old kittens were all suffering from cat flu and were freezing cold after being found in a cat carrier down an alleyway next to some...
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Little dog hopes 2020 will be his year after two years...

A little dog in RSPCA care has big dreams for 2020 and is hoping the New Year will bring him a new home. Four-year old Shih Tzu Tommy has now been in RSPCA care for a total of two years and two months, after spending a year with Cotswolds...
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RSPCA received more than 70 calls an hour over Christmas week

Over the Christmas period, RSPCA staff responded to almost 12,000 calls about more than 7,000 animals in need of help. While the nation was busy tucking into their Christmas dinners and opening presents, more than 200 RSPCA officers were working across England and Wales to rescue animals in need. The RSPCA...
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Adopting a dog? TastyBone share tips to prepare your home before...

More than one in five (21%) dog owners in the UK adopt their new four-legged friend from a rescue centre or animal charity. But, how should you prepare your house before bringing a new pooch home for the first time? Dog chew specialists and rescue dog advocates, TastyBone have compiled a...
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Star of RSPCA festive film finds a new home for Christmas

The Shetland star of the RSCPA’s heart-warming festive film has found her own fairy-tale ending – a new home for Christmas as a therapy pony. Poor Tink was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned, up to her tummy in a muddy, wet field. The plucky pony stars as the lonely...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...