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One in 10 people unaware of cat microchip law according to...

One in 10 people are still unaware of England’s cat microchipping law, while over a third of people struggle with the cost of chipping their feline friends, according to a shocking new RSPCA survey. Since June last year, it has been a legal requirement in England for owned cats over...
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Three animal lovers will be covering 150km in 15 days to...

A team of three animal lovers have pledged to run, cycle, horse ride and walk 150km each in just 15 days to raise money for the RSPCA. Claudia Corner, equine operations manager at the RSPCA, Inspector Suzanna Smith, and Charlotte Neary, the equine yard supervisor at RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre...
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Giant puppy searching for a home

RSPCA Bath Cats and Dogs Home is appealing for a loving new home for gentle giant Odin. The Eleven-month old St Bernard weighs more than 62kh – the same as a cougar- and stands at 1m tall, towing over his friends. Despite his size and stature, he’s a very shy boy...
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PDSA reunites NHS nurse with cat missing for three years

PDSA highlight the importance of keeping microchip details up to date after they reunite an NHS nurse with her cat three years after he went missing Francesca, from Northfield Birmingham burst into tears of joy when she received the call from PDSA to say that Oliver had been found, with...
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The unseen consequences of coronavirus: heartbreak for owners forced to give...

With day to day life still dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s sad but unsurprising that its effects and consequences are being felt by animals as well as humans. Last month, three-year old Siberian Husky Ghost was signed over to animal charity, Mayhew after his owner lost their job as...
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RSPCA received more than 1,000 reports about guinea pigs last year

This Guinea Pig Appreciation Day (16 July) the RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering these small pets after receiving more than 1,000 reports about them last year. The animal welfare charity received 1,127 reports about guinea pigs in need throughout England and Wales last year (2019) and 338 so...
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Deaf Staffy searches for her special someone

Dogs Trust Snetterton is appealing for a home for a delightful, deaf dog called Belle who is hoping her special someone will come along soon. The four-year old Staffordshire Cross is a fun-loving girl who loves toys and could play fetch all day long as it’s her favourite game. This sweet...
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Lucky cat saved by Mayhew after he swallowed a needle and...

A lucky cat was saved by London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew after he swallowed a needle and thread. When three-year old Kali was taken into Mayhew last month, the animal welfare officers immediately noticed the right hand side of his face was swollen. The team suspected an infected cat bite was...
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Deaf and wobbly Windsor kitten defies all odds to find her...

A deaf kitten has overcome all obstacles to find a loving home with the help of Battersea’s staff and volunteers. The five-month old kitten called Kara was born in the home of a Battersea foster carer and it was only a few days after she was born that they noticed...
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Help dogs adjust to Covid-19 face masks

More and more people are wearing masks out in public and the RSPCA is offering dog owners tips on getting pets used to the new face coverings. Since 15 June in England, everyone travelling on public transport must wear a face covering and, in Wales, a three-layer covering is recommended...
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Tractive launches new activity monitoring feature to keep pets fit

Vets believe over 50% of UK dogs and 44% of cats are obese and that the prevalence of obesity has increased over the last five years. Furthermore, 80% of vets cite a lack of exercise as a significant factor to the pet obesity epidemic. Despite loving our pets, it’s easy to...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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Darlington man banned from keeping animals for a decade after leaving...

A man from Darlington has been sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to his dog he left in a kennel piled high with faeces without adequate access to food and water. Alfred Patrick Gallagher of Woodland Road, Darlington, was sentenced at Peeterlee Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 January. This followed an RSPCA...