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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...
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Lurcher who had recently given birth abandoned outside RSPCA hospital in...

The RSPCA says it is extremely concerned about the welfare of a litter of puppies after their mum was abandoned, along with another female dog, outside the charity’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital at Eccles New Road in Salford. CCTV footage shows a man tying the dogs to a bicycle stand...
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Vet’s Warning: BBQ sausages are putting our pets at risk!

Animal expert and Vet, Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS, is warning UK pet owners of the potential dangers of barbeque season. From eating onions to drumstick bones, experts at TrustedHousesitters have worked with Dr Joanna to determine the biggest risks and the best safety precautions. With 62% of UK households owning a...
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Almost HALF of adults in England unaware of cat microchipping laws

The RSPCA has issued an urgent reminder to pet owners in England that they will soon be breaking the law if their cats aren’t microchipped - with nearly half unaware that they could soon fall foul of the law. As of 10 June 2024 failing to have your cat microchipped...
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Starving puppy on restricted diet rescued by RSPCA

A young cane corso type dog has undergone an amazing recovery after being taken into RSPCA care with deformities after being fed an unsuitable restricted diet of watermelon and salad leaves. Cayan was rescued by the animal rescue charity following calls from members of the public, who raised concerns after...
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Webbox reveals the UK’s top five dog-friendly beer gardens you should...

With the summer holidays approaching, petcare brand Webbox is sharing the UK’s top five dog-friendly beer gardens that won’t make a dog’s dinner out of your drinking and dining experiences this spring. The Dog, Grundisburgh, Suffolk First up is the aptly named ‘The Dog’, and of course, this South East pub...
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Over a third of dog owners plan to have their four-legged...

With wedding season upon us, Rover.com has today revealed that over a third (37%) of dog owners plan to have their four-legged friend at their wedding ceremony. The pups will play a major role on the big day, ranging from ring bearer (29%) to Pup-of-Honour (18%), and Best Man (9%). According to...
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Vet reveals what makes dogs obese and how to shake the...

In the UK, 65% of dogs are overweight, and with summer hot on our heels, barbecues and picnics will pick back up, and the urge to share a cheat meal with your dog may be strong. Star of This Morning and grain free dog food brand Barking Heads’ vet, Dr...
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Chichester pet-care provider donates to Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre

Since launching last year, real-life partners turned business partners Sue and Jon Vinsome have been combining their love for animals with running their own successful Petpals business, providing premium pet care to the pets of Chichester. Both firm believers in using the success of their business for good, the couple...
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Celebrating volunteers across Loughborough and hoping more locals will join in...

This National Volunteers Week, PDSA is celebrating the thousands of incredible volunteers across the country. The annual week takes place from Thursday, June 1 until Wednesday, June 7, and this year marks 39 years of celebrating those who devote their time to great causes. PDSA’s Loughborough-based charity shop is recognising the...
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Time commitment no barrier for a range of volunteering roles with...

From dog walking to van driving, from data entry to campaigning on animal welfare issues - the RSPCA offers a tremendous variety of roles for aspiring volunteers to get stuck into. The animal charity has enjoyed a boom in volunteer numbers in recent months, helped by over 1,000 people signing...
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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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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. This is depressing news...