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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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New survey shows pet owners using tech to help four-legged friends

We think we know our pets, but do we know what they get up to when we aren’t looking? National Pet Charity, Blue Cross finds out the real secret life of pets and the things they get up to when home alone and how cameras can help keep pets happy...
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Study reveals that pet owners share their beds with their pets...

Millions of pet owners let their four-legged friends sleep in bed with them because it makes them feel safer, a study has found. A study of 2,000 cat and dog owners by pet wellbeing specialists Itchpet.com found two thirds will snuggle up with their pet at night with three in...
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Can you help to make it a pawfect Christmas for dogs...

Staff and four-legged residents at Dogs Trust Basildon are appealing for the public and local businesses to donate prizes for their Christmas Fair. Dogs Trust Basildon are hoping that generous members of the public and local businesses will help to make this year’s Christmas Fair a huge success by donating...
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Hero Police Dog receives PDSA national award

A hero Police Dog (PD) is being honoured by PDSA after he sustained life-threatening injuries whilst on duty with Derbyshire Police. PD Axle, a seven-year old German Shepherd, attended a presentation in his honour at Derbyshire Police Headquarters in Ripley with his handler, PC Dean Allen. PD Axle and PC Allen...
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Do you own a pet that is in the festive spirit?

Sofa and carpet specialist, SCS is inviting animal lovers across the country to get into the Christmas spirit with their pets. The search is on to find the UK’s most festive pet and SCS are calling on pet owners to submit their photos pf their pets getting into the Christmas...
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RSPCA launches festive appeal as last Christmas Day was busiest for...

The RSPCA launches its festive appeal Stock the Sleigh to help needy animals this winter as it reveals last Christmas Day was the busiest for 5 years. On 25 December 2018, the charity received 934 calls to its cruelty line – the highest number for five years and almost a...
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Malnourished kitten tied up in carrier bag makes remarkable recovery

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has renewed its call for tougher cruelty sentences after rescuing a kitten tied up in a plastic bag and left to die on a busy road. Staff at the charity’s Old Windsor centre were shocked when they were asked to take in Bryn, who had...
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Devoted mother and son dogs looking for a new home together

The RSPCA is looking for a home for two Northern Innuit dogs who came into the charity’s care through its Home for Life scheme. Majika and Moisheka, a mother and son duo, came into the RSPCA’s West Hatch Animal Centre in Taunton, Somerset in August this year. Their owner had registered...
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Rabbit is dumped with his favourite teddy bear

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a rabbit was abandoned by the side of a road with nothing but a teddy bear for comfort. The young adult lop eared rabbit, named Nigel by the RSPCA, was found in Turnham Road in Lewisham in a cardboard box with a grey...
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Animal rescuers work together to save 70 hedgehogs from flooded sanctuary

A community has pulled together to rescue 70 hedgehogs from a flooded sanctuary in Nottinghamshire. RSPCA inspector Dan Bradshaw was called to a hedgehog rescue centre in Retford on Friday morning (8 November) to help evacuate 70 hedgehogs from the flooding. Dan commented: “The rescue takes in sick and injured hedgehogs...
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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...