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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Burgess Pet Care makes biggest ever donation to UK greyhound and...
Burgess Pet Care is thrilled to announce that six greyhound and lurcher rescue centres across the UK have won the highest number of nominations and will receive a share of £20,000 worth of Burgess Greyhound and Lurcher dry dog food, as part of a national campaign run by the...
PDSA shares hot weather advice to pet owners
With temperatures rising, people across the country will be planning how to make the most of the warm weather – but vet charity PDSA has issued a warning for pet owners ahead of the sweltering heatwave this weekend.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Gemma Renwick says: “Whilst some pets may appreciate pleasant...
Impending microchipping law catches many cat owners unawares
A significant number of cat owners remain unaware of the impending microchipping law set to come into force in a month.
With the deadline for all cats in England to be microchipped looming, a new survey has uncovered startling gaps in owner understanding.
The poll on 1,000 cat owners conducted for...
National Lottery winners give dog charity a new leash of life
National Lottery winners worth over £35M have finished a ‘pawsome’ makeover of a bungalow for assistance dog charity Canine Partners.
The 30 strong group of winners transformed the two bedroom holiday home and its garden which will be rented out to people and families who use assistance dogs.
The ‘millionaire makeover’...
Man failed to get treatment for cat who was left with...
A cat who was rescued by the RSPCA with nearly every bone in his paw fractured, had not been taken to a vet by his owner and had suffered for up to a fortnight, a court has heard.
Buddy, a black adult cat, had broken four out of the five...
Over third of people put off from adopting a pet over...
With pet owners across the UK facing increasing costs, and animal shelters working hard to rehome abandoned pets, new research today reveals over a third (35%) of UK adults said they would be put off from adopting a rescue dog or cat due to worries over potential high medical...
Charity dog walk sets sights on Guinness World Records™ title
It’s a deluge of Dachshunds! Back to celebrate its fifth year, the Agria Dog Walk UK is set to make a splash with its inaugural Guinness World Records title attempt, aiming to break the record for Largest Dachshund Dog Walk this May.
Taking place at Marble Hill House, London, the...
RSPCA in Kent appeals to find homes for overlooked black cats
The RSPCA in Kent is appealing to find homes for six black, and black and white, cats who they believe have sadly been overlooked due to their coat colour.
Giuseppe, Ernie, Thomas, Barrie, Scotch and Pip Pip are in the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch and have been looking...
Dogs Trust is calling on dog lovers to have their say...
With more than a third of all UK homes now shared with at least one dog, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity wants to hear from owners on everything from the most common canine behaviour traits, day to day habits, your family’s relationship with your four-legged friend, and much...
Dog with rare disease seeks home
A "sweet, friendly" dog who suffers from a rare disease affecting her hormones is searching for a new home after being cared for by the RSPCA.
Poodle cross Ayda came into RSPCA Sussex North & Brighton Branch last month from another centre.
She suffers from hypoadrenocorticism - also known as Addison’s disease - which also...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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