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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...
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary helps tackle welfare crisis this winter
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has launched its Christmas appeal and has highlighted what a challenging time it is not just at the sanctuary but also for the wider equine community.
The cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact. The charity is experiencing an increase in the number of...
Battersea issues advice to keep your pets safe in cold weather
As the UK braces itself for a drop in temperature with some areas in the country expecting to plummet to -9°C, leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, issues advice to help owners keep their pets healthy and happy during the cold weather.
From finding different ways to keep your pets entertained...
Makants Greyhound Rescue winner of the Burns Charity of the Year...
Burns Pet Nutrition are thrilled to announce the winner of their esteemed Burns Charity of the Year Award.
Of the six charities nominated, Burns has chosen Makants Greyhound Rescue NW in Mort Lane Tyldesley as the winning charity.
The prize is tailored to the needs of the charity and as such,...
RSPCA Christmas film tells heartbreaking story of dumped pets
The RSPCA is inviting people to help mend broken hearts as it launches its Christmas video.
The film named Heart - made in-house and starring the charity’s staff who gave up their own time for filming - features a beautiful, exclusive cover of Blondie’s Heart of Glass by Gabrielle Aplin.
The...
Pets At Home Foundation launches appeal to raise £2m for animal...
The Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative with more ways for people to donate than ever before as it aims to raise £2 million to support organisations working with animals.
All money raised by the appeal will go to support more than 300 organisations across...
Cats Protection hosts parliamentary reception to highlight cat welfare issues
Cats Protection welcomed 76 MPs and members of the House of Lords to discuss feline welfare issues during a reception at the House of Commons on Wednesday 7 December.
The UK’s biggest cat charity met with politicians to highlight its campaigning work, including calls for better regulations to tackle kitten...
Seven festive foods that you should never feed your dog
Whether you like gifting your dog their own wrapped-up presents, dressing them up in a cute festive bow tie or preparing them their own Christmas dinner, if your four-legged friend is having a good time, it really can make the festive period feel perfect.
But while we tuck into our...
Top tips to keep man’s best friend safe on winter walks
With low visibility and darker nights, keeping dogs safe can feel daunting. Sleet, frost and snow are due to hit the UK and amber warnings have been issued across the country.
To help dog owners when exercising their dogs this winter, dog experts Kennel Store has provided an expert comment...
Dragonfly Products welcomes customers to its Christmas Extravaganza
Huddersfield-based natural dog treat retailer, Dragonfly Products, is to host a Christmas extravaganza and is calling on dog owners and their pooches to join them on Saturday, December 10th, at their store in Slaithwaite for some festive fun.
The one-day-only event will feature Dragonfly Products’ Christmas Treat Range, a Best...
Emergency vets issue ‘cold weather’ alert to pet owners
The UK’s leading pet emergency service, Vets Now, is bracing itself for a busy spell as the Met Office has warned severe cold weather is set to hit the UK this week, with overnight temperatures plummeting to -6C (21F) in places.
Vets Now emergency hospitals and clinics up and down the country...
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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.
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