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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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Mayhew receives funding thanks to London primary school

Students at a London primary school selected animal welfare charity, Mayhew to receive vital funding, which they won for their project, Precious Paws. Students from Wendell Primary School in White City received £1,500 of funding from the Mayor’s Fund for London after presenting their pitch for their Precious Paws project...
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Elderly pooch looking for new BFF before Friendship Day

An elderly pooch who has found herself homeless is hoping she will find a new best friend in time to celebrate Friendship Day (30 July) in a new forever home. Crossbreed, Tyra has lived with the same family since being a puppy, but recently found herself at Dogs Trust Leeds,...
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Court of Appeal increases sentences for puppy farm gang and vet

A Court of Appeal has increased the jail sentences of four men who were part of a puppy farming gang who made more than £2.5 million selling poorly dogs. The men were part of a gang of fraudsters who imported puppies from Ireland before advertising them online as ‘home-bred’ and...
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Cat found abandoned in box with nasty neck wound

A cat found in a cardboard box inside a bag with a nasty wound on his neck is now looking for a new forever home. The one-year old white and tabby feline, was discovered by members of the public near Harslesden in North West London and taken to London-based animal...
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PupAid returns for 7th year on Primrose Hill

PupAid, the UK’s favourite star-studded dog show and world’s biggest anti-puppy farming event is back this year – bigger and better than ever. Returning to London’s stunning Primrose Hill for the 7th year, the event has become a permanent fixture in animal lovers’ calendars nationwide, as well as a...
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Man banned from keeping pets after beating his two dogs

A man has been disqualified from keeping animals for at least 20 years after admitting beating his two pet dogs. Barry Lyons from Hull appeared at the city’s magistrates’ court on Friday (13 July) where he pleased guilty to one animal welfare offence and admitted to failing to meet the...
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Foster families needed for homeless hounds in Ilfracombe

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing to dog lovers to help some of their residents in need of a little extra TLC by volunteering to foster a dog. The Home from Home fostering scheme places dogs in temporary homes with loving families whilst they wait to be adopted. Due to every dog...
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PDSA warn public to be pet safe during barbecues

The weather in the UK is well and truly hotting up and vet charity, PDSA are raising awareness of the hazards of BBQs for pets. As many of us will be enjoying a barbecue with friends and family in the coming weeks, the vet charity warns pet owners that they...
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Puppies dumped in bing bag are given second chance by Battersea

Three unwanted Yorkshire Terrier puppies are being given a second chance after being dumped in a bin bag on someone’s doorstep. The three puppies were no older then four months old and were found by a member of the public who took them into Battersea Dogs & Cats home. All three...
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Bath Cats and Dogs Home annual fun day returns in August

Bath Cats & Dogs Home will open its Claverton Down-based rescue centre gates to visitors for the return of their annual fun day in August. Fun-legged fun will be the order of the day at the event taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 27 August where people will be able...
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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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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...