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Four-legged ray of sunshine hopes to brighten up dog-lover’s life
Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home.
Lurcher Sol, whose name is that of a Roman sun god, arrived on a warm summer’s day last...
Appeal after cat shot with airgun in Stoke-on-Trent
The RSPCA have launched an appeal after a cat was shot with an airgun in Stoke-on-Trent.
The black and white female cat was found collapsed by a member of the public in Ford Avenue on March 16 at around 10pm.
The vets who treated the cat contacted the RSPCA, who are...
Sprocker Spaniel swam to safety despite collapsed lung
A brave Sprocker Spaniel saved her own life by swimming for a quarter of a mile with a collapsed lung, after falling into a giant quarry.
The lucky dog, Ella was walking with owners at Mugdock Country Park, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire when the incident happened.
The mischievous pooch went chasing...
Puppy purchased when parents were on holiday
London based animal welfare charity, Mayhew are encouraging people to consider the commitment of a new pet before buying a puppy.
Their advice comes after a three-month old Jack Russell puppy was brought to the rescue centre, after a young buyer brought him while his parents were on holiday.
Once his...
Border Collie Trust seek new location due to HS2
The Border Collie Trust is looking for a new site for their rescue centre due to the planned High Speed Railway development.
Plans for HS2 will have a significant impact on the rescue centre, resulting in the charity losing around a third of its land.
It became apparent that the construction...
Battersea highlights pet’s dental problems on World Oral Health Day
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Mars Petcare team up to shine the light on pet dental problems on World Oral Health Day (March 20).
In 2017 alone, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home performed dental extraction on over 800 dogs and cats, many of which could have been prevented.
The animal...
Oldest dog rescued by the RSPCA was left out in the...
A 19- year -old terrier cross called Stormy is the oldest dog to be rescued by the animal welfare charity.
The RSPCA were called to an address in Coventry, where the elderly dog had been left outside in the snow in temperatures of -3C.
Stormy is a little dog with a...
Cat lover to run two marathons to raise money for animal...
Cat-lover, Cathy Lafrenais is taking on two marathons in five weeks to support and raise money for the RSPCA.
Cathy from Farnborough in Hampshire will be running both London and Edinburgh marathons in April and May this year, in honor of her ginger rescue cat called Momo.
Momo was rescued in...
Animal lover leaves £300k classic car collection to raise funds for...
A cat lover and car enthusiast has left nearly £300,000 worth of classic cars to the RSPCA.
Brinley ‘Brin’ Edwards who was from St Austell in Cornwall was a supporter of the charity for many years and proceeds from the sale of his car collection, will support the RSPCA’s vital...
Unique outdoor festival for dogs returns for summer 2018
The ultimate summer festival for dogs, DogFest confirms a 2018 return with three events to be held across the UK.
The outdoor dog festival has announced three dates in Cheshire, Bristol and Knebworth House and Gardens in Hertfordshire.
DogFest is a unique festival for dogs, which celebrates everything that is special...
RSPCA welcome government consultation to ban shock collars
The RSPCA have welcomed a move by the government to ban the use of electric shock collars.
The animal welfare charity has long campaigned for electric shock collars to be banned because they trigger fear and pain in pets.
Government department, Defra announced proposals to ban the use of the devices...
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Rhodri Samuel appointed CEO of The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, one of the UK’s leading equine welfare charities, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhodri Samuel as its new Chief Executive.
Starting in the role this week, Rhodri will bring dynamic leadership and a wealth of experience to advance the charity’s mission of rescuing...
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