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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...
A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family.
Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
Abandonment crisis: six bunnies left in trolley as another left with...
Six rabbits were dumped in a pensioner’s shopping trolley outside an animal farm, while another pet was left at a block of flats with a for ‘free’ note pinned to his cage - as the animal welfare charity continues to deal with a shocking rise in abandonments this Rabbit...
Young veterinary student receives major international award for research in antimicrobial...
Alice Diana, aged 24, from Rome, Italy, has become the latest recipient of the Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award, as part of the International Canine Health Awards 2023, to fund her current research on antimicrobial resistance among canines.
Alice became passionate about treating pets and joining the veterinary profession from a...
RSPCA urgently appeals for outdoor homes for farm cats
As waiting lists overflow, the RSPCA has launched an appeal to find alternative homes for ‘farm cats’ who prefer the great outdoors.
Not every cat is cut out for a life indoors. Some prefer the freedom to roam but need the security of a safe place to sleep and someone...
RSPCA in adoption plea after 199% rise in rabbits staying in...
The RSPCA is calling on people to consider adopting unwanted rabbits as rehoming rates plummet leaving many pets in its care searching for owners for more than six months.
The animal charity saw a large 48% rise in the intake of rabbits in 2022 compared to the previous year and...
Scottish scientist wins international award for dedication to improving Irish Wolfhound...
Dr Maura Lyons from Forfar, Scotland, has been announced as winner of the International Canine Health Awards 2023 in the Breed Health Co-ordinator category, in honour of her work improving the health and welfare of Irish Wolfhounds.
Dr Lyons is the Breed Health Co-ordinator for Irish Wolfhounds; her role involves...
Battersea volunteer pays tribute to sweet one-eyed ‘celebrity’ rescue dog
A rescue dog, who became a canine celebrity after starring in a TV advert for animal welfare charity, Battersea, is being remembered by her owner in a special commemoration event for Pet Remembrance Day (5 July).
Yorkshire Jack Russell Terrier Cross, Honey, who came into Battersea’s care as a one-eyed...
Product roundup: top 5 dog-cooling essentials for the summer
There has been a huge increase in dog owners searching for how to keep their dog cool this summer, with Google seeing owners searching 12,100 times for ‘dog cooling vests’ over the last month alone.
The outdoor dog specialists at Ruffwear have rounded up the top 5 cooling dog products...
Pet Advertising Advisory Group launches new Advertising Standards
Following over 800,000 adverts for dogs, cats and rabbits being posted online in 2022, the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), has launched its new Advertising Standards for classified advertising websites to reduce the number of poorly bred pets bought by unsuspecting buyers from low-quality online pet adverts.
Each year, many new owners...
Stranded feline rescued by RSPCA and firefighters
The RSPCA and firefighters rescued a cat who was stuck precariously on the roof of a property in Thornaby.
Cotton landed in trouble after climbing out of a skylight window at her home in Thornaby Road in the North Yorkshire town in the early hours of June 14. The white...
Sustainable pet brand launches new premium dog bowls made from discarded...
Sustainable dog brand, Tangle, is launching the Tangle Dog Bowl, crafted out of end of life fishing nets, on the 1st of July.
The brand is on a mission to put an end to ghost nets, lost or abandoned fishing nets, from entering our oceans and killing marine life...
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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high
As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.
The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068.
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