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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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Santa Paws returns to Battersea at the most wonderful time of...

On 16 November, Battersea’s Old Windsor centre will be inviting all good boys and girls of Berkshire and beyond to meet a very special guest. From 10:30am to 4pm, Santa Claus will be visiting the Old Windsor rehoming centre to meet members of the public and their pet dogs and...
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Suspended sentence and life animal ban for Morecambe woman

A woman from Morecambe has received a suspended sentence after admitting causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the needs of her dogs. Kilmany Jane O’Connor – of Mardale Avenue appeared before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 November and was handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping...
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Kitten falls 30ft from second floor window and survived to tell...

Mayhew are raising awareness of ‘High-rise syndrome’ a phenomenon which sees hundreds of cats per year injured after falling from tall structures. The London based animal welfare centre is raising awareness of the common phenomenon familiar to vets, cat owners and animal rescue centres across the world. Usually when a...
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Spotting the signs of depression in dogs

Dog lovers have been offered advice on how to spot the sins in depression in their four-legged friends. The animal experts at Pure Pet Food have teamed up with their resident vet, Dr Andrew Miller to look at the signs and symptoms of depression in dogs. They believe that just like...
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Six miracle pets are in the running for PDSA’s Pet Survivor...

The six miracle pets who are in the running for the PDSA’s Pet Survivor of the Year award have been announced. In the running is a duck who survived a foc attack that ripped her throat open, and a tiny puppy farm victim who went blind and was nearly paralysed. The...
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New statistics show demand for dogs skyrockets in the countdown to...

Dogs Trust issues a plea to the public not to buy dogs as presents as it releases a new ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ TV ad. Dogs Trust is urging the public not to buy or give dogs as Christmas presents, as new statistics show online...
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RSPCA welcomes new fireworks report

The RSPCA welcomes the Petitions Committee’s report released today (5 November 2019) following its inquiry into the impact of fireworks. The report concludes that the existing law is inadequate and recommends that local authorities should be empowered to limit the number of displays in their areas through a system of...
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Orvis UK launch dog bed made from 250 recycled bottles

Fly fishing and outdoors brand, Orvis UK has launched an eco-friendly dog bed which aims to save an average of 15 million plastic bottles from polluting our oceans. While already giving 5% of pre-tax profits to nature and conservation projects, Orvis are now also incorporating recycling into its products where...
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Dogs treated to an interactive dream house by Lily’s Kitchen

Last weekend, Lily’s Kitchen brought to life the ‘House of Treats’, a free and fully interactive pop up event in London’s Belgravia. At the event, dogs pinching sock from the laundry, leaping into piles of leaves, and chilling on the sofa while snacking on their favourite treats was not only...
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Over 7 million UK pets suffer fireworks terror

Leading vet charity PDSA has found 7.3 million cats and dogs are afraid of fireworks, leaving the nation’s pets anxious and miserable during fireworks season. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, the largest report of its kind, which is produced annually with YouGov, revealed that a shocking 40% of dogs...
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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...