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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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Dogs Trust takes its 50,000th request to re-home a dog, it...

As costs continue to spiral, the UK’s largest canine charity, Dogs Trust, has announced that it has crossed the sad milestone of 50,000 requests this year from desperate owners asking the charity to take in their dog. This is the highest annual number of handover requests in the charity’s...
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Puppy survives against the odds to meet royalty and celebrate her...

A young dog is set to celebrate her first Christmas after fighting against the odds to survive a deathly infection, thanks to the help of Battersea, and some moral encouragement from the charity’s much-loved ambassador, Paul O’Grady. Lyra and her sister Lucy, both Husky crosses, had been found as strays...
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Tips for keeping your dog active in cold weather

As temperatures drop, it can be challenging to get your dog outside on their usual walk. Although some dog love crisp winter walks, it’s important to ensure they remain safe in the cold temperatures. RVN, Korina Stephens from Nutravet comments: “Just like us, our four-legged friends can feel the cold and not...
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Winning images from RSPCA youth animal photography competition announced

An image of a mountain hare at sunset has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2022. The striking winning photo was taken by 17 year old Ben Harrott from Oldham, Greater Manchester, after being singled out from more than 4,000 entries this year. Judges...
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Burgess Pet Care donates £1800 worth of small animal & pet...

Burgess Pet Care has generously donated a large amount of its small animal & pet food ranges to Your Pet Food Bank, an initiative that is working tirelessly to ensure that pets in Yorkshire and some parts of Lincolnshire don’t go hungry this Christmas. The Burgess team already makes significant...
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Sweet-natured Staffie is left almost completely deaf after huge growth was...

A dog who was left in ‘horrendous pain’ from an untreated ear mass the size of a tennis ball, has been given a new lease of life thanks to an RSPCA rehoming centre and the generosity of animal lovers who raised over £1,000 to fund her life-saving operation. Four-year-old Maisie...
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Dog Training Experts Warn: a rescue dog is for life, not...

For many, adopting a rescue dog is a charitable thing to do, but new data has revealed just how unprepared many owners are to manage dogs' adjustments to their new lives - and a dog behaviour expert has shone a light on the level of commitment they require. New research...
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Cat missing for nearly two years reunited with owners thanks to...

A couple were able to enjoy an emotional reunion with their pet cat when he was found by the RSPCA nearly two years after he went missing in West Yorkshire. The RSPCA collected the white and black cat from a property at Spring Valley Drive in Bramley after the feline,...
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Rescue dog finds forever home after nearly 500 days at Woodgreen...

A nine-year-old Labrador cross called Oreo has finally been rehomed after 490 days at Woodgreen, a pet charity based in Cambridgeshire. She will be spending this Christmas with her new family for the first time, thanks to the miracle work of her dedicated carers and fosterers who never gave up...
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Santa Paws is here as 8 in 10 Brits plan to...

There’s no denying that Brits love their pets, especially dogs, and is there a better time to spoil our four-legged friends than at Christmas? Not according to Asda Money’s survey of 1,000 UK dog owners, that found 8 in 10 dog owners want their dogs to feel part of...
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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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Paleo Ridge unveils new puppy range: The ultimate start for growing...

Paleo Ridge, the award-winning provider of high-quality raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new Paleo Puppy range. Designed to give puppies the best possible start in life, this exciting addition to the popular Paleo Plus range offers optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Paleo Puppy...