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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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RSPCA rescuer and Army reservist marched in Coronation procession

An RSPCA animal rescuer and Army reservist marched alongside 5,000 military personnel at King Charles III's Coronation procession on Saturday 6 May. Private Charlotte Billington has worked as an animal welfare officer for the RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch for the last five years - where she rescues...
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Premium pet brand selected for Amazon sustainability accelerator programme  

Amazon has unveiled the eight startups in the UK chosen to join its Sustainability Accelerator, a launchpad for high-potential startups. This comes after Amazon revealed research that shows investors are rewarding startups that promise a commitment to sustainability.   One of those eight startups is Portsmouth-based premium pet brand, Tangle, an innovative...
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Big Barkday Celebrates the Lives of Rescue Dogs Across the UK

May 10th marks the 130th day of the year, and this year, it's also a special day for rescue dogs. Dog Furiendly and Bob Martin have joined forces to celebrate the Big Barkday, a day to honour the 130,000 dogs rescued every year in the UK, many of whose...
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Gardeners urged to help stop starving hedgehogs crisis

The RSPCA is urging gardeners to take urgent action for crisis-hit hedgehogs after the charity took in more than 10,000 hedgehogs into care in the last five years - almost 170 every month. As Hedgehog Awareness Week 2023 approaches its conclusion, it is estimated that in the past two decades,...
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Entries now open for the return of top agility festival

The Kennel Club International Agility Festival will take place from 10 - 13 August 2023. Online entry is now open for The Kennel Club International Agility Festival, the world’s largest agility festival for dogs and their owners, which will return to Rutland Showground, from 10 – 13 August 2023. During the festival,...
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Vet warns of the dangers of blue-green algae for dogs as...

For humans, when we come into contact with blue-green algae bacteria, it can cause skin irritation, hay fever-like symptoms or vomiting, but for dogs, if toxins from its blooms are ingested, in a lot of cases it can be fatal. With searches for the term ‘toxic algae’ up 37% on...
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‘Unlucky’ black cat Eddie is still waiting for the purr-fect home...

A young cat who was rescued as a stray with a serious infection in both ears has been nursed back to health - but no-one wants to adopt him. Staff at the RSPCA’s rehoming centre in Yarm Lane, Great Ayton, say handsome Eddie adores human company but they believe his...
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Dogs4Rescue celebrates coronation… of King Stuart, the 1st

Manchester, UK - Dogs4Rescue hosted a royal celebration fit for a king today as they crowned King Stuart, the 1st, as the new ruler of the rescue centre. The self-proclaimed king has been the top dog at Dogs4Rescue for the past three years and now with his coronation, it's pawficial! The...
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Neglected dog suffered extensive fur loss and bleeding skin after owners...

Pictures show the heartwarming transformation of a dog who suffered considerable hair loss after her owners failed to seek veterinary treatment for her painful skin condition. Ten-year-old Missy was left with sores and bleeding patches across her body but has since gone on to make a good recovery after she...
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RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries!

Budding young photographers are being encouraged to enter the RSPCA’s high-profile national young photography competition which is now celebrating its 33rd year.  The 2023 RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries today (Thursday 4 May) and runs until Tuesday 15 August. The judges are looking forward to another year of...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...