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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...
The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow.
Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
Cat-owner finds homemade blow darts in her pet
A cat-owner has told of her shock after her pet returned home with what appeared to be home-made blow darts stuck in him.
The owner was shocked as the incident comes five years after a similar bizarre incident happened to her other cat.
The mother-of-two, of Stanley Drive, Bramcote, Nottingham, let...
New cat rehoming centre opens its doors
A new cat rehoming centre has opened in south west London to help find forever homes for cats in need.
The RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton District branch has opened the new centre next door to the RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital, to provide a base for the branch and also...
The Dog Treat Company launch new all-natural treat tubes
With one in three dogs still deemed as clinically obese, dog treats, as well as food are starting to focus on a ‘healthier living’ regime.
With this in mind, The Dog Treat Company has launched new eco-friendly treat tubes, which are all-natural, wheat, grain, and gluten-free, and hand-baked in small...
Member of Parliament meets Dogs Trust VIPs (very Important Pooches)
Member of Parliament for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, Nick Hurd, visited Dogs Trust West London on Friday (14 September).
Mr Hurd was given a tour of the rehoming centre, based in Harefield and met a number of dogs currently awaiting their forever homes, including Dan the two-year old Trail hound.
Following...
New research revels top pet-friendly airlines
New research compiled by Compare the Market reveals the most pet-friendly airlines for any owners wishing to take their four-legged friends on holiday.
With winter fast approaching, many of us will be thinking of some winter sun or dreaming about hitting the ski slopes. However, many pet owners will also...
Kitten rescued from under bonnet of car at an MOT testing...
A routine MOT test became trickier for a Nottingham mechanic when he discovered a kitten trapped under the bonnet of the car.
Mechanic Phil Hardy made the discovery when he lifted up the bonnet of the car to carry out some work and was shocked to see the trapped female...
Tortoiseshell cat waits nearly seven months for forever home
A tortoiseshell cat has been in RSPCA care for more than 200 days, waiting to find her forever home.
Honey, an eight-year old cat was taken into RSPCA care in February when she was left behind when her owners moved out.
When the new people moving into the home, they...
Dog owners invited to take part in national charity dog walk...
Pets As Therapy are hosting a charity dog walk to raise awareness of the work undertaken by the national charity.
The charity walk will take place in Edinburgh and is supported by Orvis Edinburgh, who will provide a meeting point and guide for the walk, as well as host a...
Big friendly giant (BFG’s) pooches looking forever homes this Roald Dahl...
This Roald Dahl Day (13 September), Dogs Trust Canterbury is currently home to their very own BFG’s (big, friendly giants).
Hoping that they will soon find the golden ticket to a forever home, these pooches are optimistic new owners will see that big is beautiful too.
Diego is a six-year old...
Ten pieces of cat trivia this Happy Cat Month
With a quarter of adults owning a cat and 11.1 million pet cats in the UK, it’s safe to say that we love our feline friends.
September is Happy Cat Month and to celebrate, Argos Pet Insurance have shared some interesting cat facts:
They love to snooze
Cats can sleep up to...
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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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