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Dog resuscitated by RNLI volunteers
A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers.
Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they...
Experts predict an explosion of flea activity this summer
Experts warn of a summer explosion of flea activity in homes following the recent hot weather and thunderstorms.
The British Pest Control Association predict an explosion of flea activity as recent weather conditions are said to create the perfect bedding conditions and are stressing the importance of treating homes and...
RSPCA received two calls per hour about dogs in hot cars...
Despite warning to owners about leaving pets in hot cars, the RSPCA received more than 300 calls last week during the mini heatwave in England and Wales.
The animal welfare charity received 317 reports of animals in hot environments, the majority of which were dogs that had been left in...
Mastiff who saved owner from depression wins prestigious Blue Cross award
National pet charity, Blue Cross has awarded its prestigious Blue Cross Medal to an outstanding mastiff called Lemmy.
Judges awarded Lemmy the prestigious award after hearing the heart-warming nomination story about how he saved his young owners from serious depression and suicide.
In their search for an ‘everyday hero’, the charity...
Brits kit their homes out to accommodate their pampered pets
A survey has revealed that on average British pet owners spend £286 furnishing their home for the pets.
New research by interiors retailer, Furniture123.co.uk revealed that UK pet owners are kitting out their homes to accommodate their four-legged companions.
The survey of 1,103 UK pet owners comes following recent reports that,...
RSPCA highlights plight of unwanted rabbits
As part of Rabbit Awareness Week, animal welfare charity, the RSPCA is raising awareness of the responsibility of caring for rabbits.
The RSPCA has joined forces with Burgess Pet Care and other animal welfare charities, such as PDSA, RWAF, Blue Cross and Wood Green, The Animals Charity, to support Rabbit...
Survey shows mental health affects one third of pets in UK
A recent survey has reveled that one third of the UK’s pets suffer from a mental health issue.
The survey by Telford-based pet products and manufacturer, Rosewood Pet Products found that anxiety, stress and depression is also affecting our pets, with cats and dogs being the most likely pets affected.
Rosewood...
Appeal for information after kittens were thrown from car
The RSPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were thrown out of a car in Norwich.
The tiny black four-week old kitten were rescued from an old sewer pipe after a member of the public spotted a woman pull up in a black Corsa at the junction of Pitt...
Dogs Trust Shoreham celebrate National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
As National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month comes to a close, Dogs Trust Shoreham highlight the work of their Veterinary Nurse and Vet Nurse Assistant.
National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month is dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of the role of veterinary nurses and their provision of responsible pet...
New GPS tracking device set to give pet owners peace of...
Dog owners will be able to keep track of their four-legged companions with the help of a new GPS tracking device.
WatchOvers PetTrackie provides pet owners with a pet tracker device with real-time location updates that can be fully managed easily through the free PetTrackie app.
To help keep track of...
Dogs Trust Bridgend celebrates long-term foster carer
Dogs Trust Bridgend is celebrating the devotion of dedicated foster carer Sue Nash from Cardiff, who has given five years of her time to care for homeless dogs.
Sue started fostering in 2013 and during her time as a dedicated carer for dogs waiting to be adopted, she has cared...
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating the net packaging from the...
PDSA vets saved the life of six-month-old kitten, Bear, after he ate netting from the Christmas roast beef, causing his insides to ‘concertina’ up together. Without emergency surgery, Bear would’ve died.
The incident took place last Boxing Day at his owner Joshua Simpson’s home in Darlington. Bear required a potentially...
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