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How to spot hypothermia in pets
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
RSPCA show off their Spooktacular pets in need of homes this...
The RSPCA highlight some mysterious moggies and petrifying pups who are hoping to be ‘treated’ to a new home this Halloween.
The RSPCA takes in more than 100,00 animals every year and has thousands of pets looking for a new home at any one time.
This Halloween they show off some...
Homeless hound Spooky looking for a new home this Halloween
Staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside are getting into the spirit of Halloween this year and hoping to conjure up a new home for a Greyhound called Spooky.
The 18-month old ex-racing Greyhound arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre earlier this month and has made lots of friends, both two and...
Manchester Muddy Dog challenge raises almost £100k for Battersea
Nearly 700 animal lovers and their dogs came together at Ashley Hall in Altrincham earlier this month to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge.
The event, which was sponsored by LV= raised almost £100,000 so far, which will go towards the vital care of the...
Battersea rehomes puppy bought online and handed in after only 4...
Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is voicing concern at pets being bought online on a whim, then discarded when their new owners change their mind.
It follows the care of a thirteen-week of Chihuaha puppy who was bought online and then given up to the charity by...
Nineteen 87 launches brand new ‘buy direct’ website
Premium dog food brand, Nineteen 87 have announced the launch of a brand new e-commerce website, enabling customers to shop direct.
Having previously only stocked their range through Pets at Home and Ocado, customers can now also purchase all of Nineteen 87’s super premium, baked complete, dog food and treats...
Blue Cross invite animal lovers to nominate their pet heroes
Blue Cross pet charity is calling for stories about hero pets from across the nations as nominations open for the prestigious Blue Cross Medal.
Animal lovers across the UK are being encouraged to nominate inspirational pets who could be the next medal-winner.
The Blue Cross Medal has celebrated inspirational pets...
New puppy school welcome box is a RAWing success
Natures Menu teams up with Puppy School to offer new pet parents’ advice and tasty samples.
Over 200 puppies across the country have got off to a ‘paw’some start in life after receiving an exclusive ‘Puppy School Welcome Box’ from Natures Menu and Puppy School, for the very first time.
The...
Battersea takes almost twice as many black cats as any other...
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home reveal almost half of all cats brought into their rescue centres so far this year have been black.
The charity revealed that unwanted black cats make up 43% of all feline admissions to Battersea, compared to other single-coloured cats, which are far less likely to...
RSPCA launch campaign to restrict the use of fireworks
The RSPCA has launched a campaign to restrict the private use of fireworks on all but four days of the year.
A Change.org petition has already generated thousands of signatures since it was set up on October 16 and the RSPCA is joining calls urging people to email the UK...
The best walks in the Lake District for your dog’s breed
With hundreds of walks to choose from when you visit the Lake District, deciding which are the best for you can feel like a tricky business.
And if you are taking a four-legged friend with you, this can feel even more difficult! Craig Manor Hotel in Windermere have mapped out...
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Appeal to pay for lifesaving surgery for dog left tied to...
A local RSPCA branch is appealing for funds to cover the £3,000 surgery to rid a rescue dog of cancer.
Six-year-old springer spaniel Daisy was taken in by the RSPCA in October after she’d been found tied to a tree in Kent.
She’s now being cared for by RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch in Essex.
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