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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Award-winning pet insurance company among key sponsors for DogFest 2018
DogFest 2018 has announced their key sponsor partnerships for this year’s events, which include The Big Tick Project and Animal Friends Pet Insurance.
Tens of thousands of dog lovers are set to attend the ultimate festival for dogs, which returns this summer for its fifth year with three UK dates.
The...
Owners are urged to take care of pets as temperatures soar...
The RSPCA received 241 call in just six days, as the UK enjoys some of the hottest days of the year.
After just one week of warm weather the animal charity has already received 241 calls between April 14 and April 19. Last year the RSPCA received 7,199 calls about...
Dogs Trust Merseyside shine a light on misunderstood homeless hounds
Dogs Trust Merseyside is holding its first Greyhound & Lurcher Awareness week after more than ever being cared for at the rehoming centre.
Almost a quarter of the 81 homeless hounds currently at the rehoming centre in Huyton are Greyhounds and Lurchers.
The awareness week will start on Monday (23 April)...
Missing cat takes 60-mile trip in delivery lorry
A cat who had been missing since Easter has now been reunited with his owner thanks to him being micro-chipped.
Dexter managed to climb into a supermarket delivery lorry and took a 60-mile round trip before hopping back out at the warehouse in Sheffield.
The driver of the Morrisons lorry had...
Wobbly cat found at caravan park had two air gun pellets...
A stray cat who started to get ‘wobbly’ on her back legs is being cared for by the RSCPA after vets found she had two air gun pellets lodged in her body.
The animal welfare charity were called to Coghurst Hall Holiday Park in Hastings, East Sussex on 9 April...
Owners to step up to the My Big Walkies Challenge
The RSPCA is challenging animal lovers who enjoy walkies to take 10,000 steps every day in June to raise vital funds for animal welfare.
My Big Walkies will help to raise funds to help the RSPCA continue to rescue animals, as well as remind owners of the benefits of walking...
Mayhew to hold month of fundraising in May
London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew is holding a month of fundraising fun in May.
The fundraising will help the charity to continue their vital, life-saving work to help abandoned, neglected and vulnerable cats and dogs, as well as owners in need, both in the UK and overseas.
During Month of Mayhew,...
Johnson’s Veterinary announce new size of award winning range
Johnson’s Veterinary Products Ltd have added to their award winning 4fleas range for dogs and cats with the introduction of an additional size of their Action 4fleas Spot-on solution for dogs.
The new size aims to meet the demand from retailers and their customers in view of the growing popularity...
Vet’s Kitchen crown the winners of their Biggest Loser Challenge
Recent scientific research indicates that at least a third of dogs and a quarter of cats are clinically overweight or obese.
To help combat obesity in pets, Vet’s Kitchen launched an appeal to find dogs and cats from across the nation to take part in its Biggest Loser Challenge. The...
Border Collie goes from rescue dog to rescuer
A rescue dog from Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is helping to find missing people after he qualified as a search and rescue dog.
Matthew Massey adopted Border Collie Dyno from the Shrewsbury rehoming centre when he was a six-month-old puppy. After more than two years of training every weekend, Dyno has...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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