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Puppy who fell out of third-storey window searches for loving new...

A puppy who fell out of a window and needed veterinary treatment is now back on all four paws and is looking for a new home. Nine-month-old Brian was taken in by the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment in August 2024 when he was just four months old. Brian, a Belgian...
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Put your best paw forward this Halloween

Ahead of the spooky celebrations, MoneySuperMarket unveils its top tips for looking out for your furry companions amidst the fun. Whether you’ll be carving pumpkins or pounding the streets to go trick or treating, it can be an especially frightening time of year for household pets. Halloween is set to be...
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Happy home for Winnie following collar injury

A sweet-natured cat has found her forever home after recovering from a nasty collar injury thanks to a South Wales cat charity. Three-year-old Winnie came into the care of Cats Protection’s Bridgend Adoption Centre as her owners were unable to afford the vet treatment required after her leg got caught...
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Lily’s Kitchen urges firework fans to only light them between 7...

Bonfire Night can be a traumatic time for pets and pet parents alike, filled with sudden loud noises, startling bangs and frightening flashes. With 3.2 million households acquiring new pets since the beginning of lockdown, there will be more families and four-legged friends affected by the whizz-bangs than ever before. With...
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National Dog Adoption Day: Tips for choosing and caring for a...

Dog ownership has increased by 38% during the pandemic, with many families choosing to add a new member to the family. However, there are still many dogs in rescue centres across the UK that are in need of loving homes. To mark National Dog Adoption Day on Monday 25th October, a...
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Dogs Trust West London’s Gracie becomes service dog

A Dog’s Trust dog called Gracie has become the newest Service Dogs UK recruit, helping people who have PTSD after serving in the armed forces or emergency services. The six-month-old Springador – a cross between a Springer Spaniel and a Labrador - came into Dogs Trust West London Rehoming Centre in July after her owner had a change of...
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RSPCA sees 166% increase in adoption searches for cats as charity...

The RSPCA has seen a huge surge in searches for cats as new figures show that on average the charity rehomes two cats every hour. There was a 166% increase in searches for cats on the RSPCA’s FindAPet website following the first year of the pandemic (March 2020 number 114,316...
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National Dog Adoption Day – Why owning a dog is the...

Natures Menu shares the fantastically heart-warming story of Bodhi, a rescue dog, and his special relationship with new owner Elaine. Research conducted by Natures Menu, revealed the positive difference pet ownership can have on mental health, with 43% of pet owners saying the companionship provided by their dog was the...
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StreetVet receives support from Kite, to help volunteers look after their...

National charity StreetVet and its volunteers have received support from wellbeing platform The Kite Program (Kite), which creates solutions to support the mental health of those in challenging roles- including those in the veterinary profession. Volunteers at the charity commit their spare time to providing free veterinary care for people...
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Best friend to dogs across Warwickshire recognised by kindness campaign

A dog-loving volunteer has set tails wagging at a Warwickshire charity after being recognised by a Leamington law firm’s kindness campaign. Trisha Shaw, who is a volunteer at Pawprints Dog Rescue in Rugby, has received a £175 cheque as part of Wight Hassall’s 175 Acts of Kindness initiative to help...
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Take the stress out of fireworks season for pets

At this time of year, it’s common for pets to become anxious due to loud bangs going off sporadically between October and the New Year. With some public displays being cancelled again this year, the fireworks could be closer to home for some pets, as many people will hold unofficial...
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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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Vet expert warns that laser pens are ‘detrimental to your dog’s...

Laser pointers might seem like a fun and harmless way to entertain your dog during winter, but an expert from vet charity PDSA has taken to TikTok to share an urgent warning. Gemma Renwick, a vet nurse from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has warned of the dangers of laser pens on...