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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...
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RSPCA hails ‘amazing team effort’ as dog is pulled from culvert...

The RSPCA has said it will be nominating those involved in the rescue of a dog - trapped down a culvert in West Yorkshire for two days - for an animal welfare award. Martha, a two-year-old English bull terrier disappeared inside the drainage tunnel in Black Carr Woods, Pudsey, while...
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Southampton pet superstore launches doggy scholarship scheme

A pet food and accessory retailer based on the south coast has launched a doggy scholarship scheme to help caregivers access dog behavioural support. The scholarship scheme financially supports owners by paying for three hours of one-to-one training for adopted dogs and their caregivers.  Healthy Pet Store in Totton has welcomed...
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365-day adoption wait for two inseparable dogs who hadn’t been outside...

Two dogs who were terrified of humans and had never been outside are still looking for their forever home, a year after they were rescued by the RSPCA. Ronnie and Patch had spent the first six years of their lives living inside a house in the north of England with...
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New payment app launches to assist dog walkers and pet groomers...

A new app has launched that will help dog walkers, pet groomers and other self-employed individuals with processing payments more quickly, significantly reducing funding delays and assisting with cashflow management. The app, called tapeeno, instantly transforms any Android phone into a card payment machine without the need for additional hardware and...
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Webbox ships thousands of meals to help pets in Ukraine

Webbox has pledged to support pets impacted by the crisis in Ukraine with thousands of meals. They will be working with heroic charity, Breaking the Chains, who continue to operate in Ukraine’s most dangerous areas – areas that no other organisation can get to – to rescue animals, deliver supplies...
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Four kittens abandoned on doorstep in freezing temperatures in Leeds

The RSPCA is urging people to seek help and not abandon their animals after four kittens were found in a soggy cardboard box on one of the coldest and wettest days of the year so far in Leeds.  A member of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the...
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Scooby-dooby-do you think you could give a home to Dillon the...

It’s a mystery why a fun-loving dog who resembles the famous Scooby Doo is still searching for his forever home after being in RSPCA care for over a year. Dillon the doberman arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey after being found wandering the streets covered in bite...
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Webbox Pet Food Partners with DreamWorks Animation’s Puss in Boots: The...

Webbox, has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation to celebrate the release of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, in cinemas now. Fans around the UK had the opportunity to go on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Spain inspired by the adventures of Puss in Boots, and the lucky winner has now...
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Border Collie from Derbyshire crowned Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes winner...

Pepper, a three-year-old Border Collie from Derbyshire, and her owner Paige Jepson, has triumphed at Crufts by winning the Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Competition on Sunday 12 March. Pepper (Jeplong Fire Cracker) beat 30 other talented dogs to be crowned the winner of the 2023 Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Stakes...
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Pets Choice celebrates three years since Bob Martin acquisition

It’s now over three years since pet food manufacturer Pets Choice acquired leading pet care brand Bob Martin. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, solidifying its position as one of the market-leading pet healthcare brands in the UK. Bob Martin has helped generations of pet owners keep...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...