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How to spot hypothermia in pets
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
Paleo Ridge launch new senior range within Paleo Plus – Optimum...
Paleo Ridge, the UK's leading provider of premium raw dog food, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new Senior Range, expanding the popular Paleo Plus collection.
This exciting new range has been expertly developed to cater to the unique dietary requirements of older dogs, providing advanced nutrition that...
Spook-tacular pets hunt for own haunted houses this Howl-oween
If you’re looking for a furry fiend to join your haunted house this Halloween then the RSPCA has got the most spook-tacular pets who are ready to put their new family under their spell.
Will the full moon this scary season help the RSPCA’s lost souls find their eternal homes?
If you could offer a Halloween home to a pet in need, please head...
Three in five dog owners say they want Government action or...
Statistics released today (27 October), by dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club, show a sharp increase in dogs going missing during fireworks season, and highlights the significant stress and negative impact that fireworks displays cause for thousands of UK canine companions.
The research also reveals that three in five (60%)...
This National Black Cat Day: 100% of rescues find black cats...
In a survey of rescue centres based across the UK, conducted by Agria Pet Insurance, 55% identified “appearance or colour” as the main reason cats are not adopted.
In fact, all respondents said they find it harder to rehome black cats than those of other colours, with 67% blaming perceptions of “bad...
Three-legged rescue dog turns all her teddies into tripod pets too
A three-legged dog who was rescued by the RSPCA has now found her forever home where she carries a giant unicorn toy around with her and chews the back legs off all of her teddies to make them look like her!
Peggy, a five-year-old Dutch Shepherd, was rescued by the...
Blue Cross Charity reveals eight in 10 UK drivers would break...
The majority of UK drivers would break the law if they hit a dog with their vehicle, shocking new research from animal welfare charity Blue Cross reveals.
The study showed a staggering 86% of motorists would not call the police if they injured a dog and no owner was in...
Preparation is key to protect your pets on Bonfire Night
Dog owners are being urged to take steps now to prepare their pets for Bonfire Night.
Loud flashes and bangs caused by fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, leading to high anxiety and distress.
Scarlett Betts, who is an in-house pet specialist at WCF Pet & Equestrian, says putting measures...
‘Lovely’ lurchers wait more than 1,800 days for new homes
RSPCA staff are completely baffled as to why two ‘lovely’ lurchers have been at their centre for a combined total of more than 1,800 days - almost five years.
Five-year-old Alvin (pictured above) was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2022 from the West Midlands. He was suffering from untreated injuries caused by hunting which his...
Cornwall cats spend a combined 200 days looking for forever homes
The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find homes for three former stray cats who have spent a combined 200 days looking for their forever homes.
Coco Puff, Lady Tilly and Salem were all found straying around Cornwall and in desperate need of help before they were rescued by...
Dogs Trust Manchester celebrates its tenth birthday
Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating ten years of helping dogs find their forever families across the region and beyond.
Since opening its doors in October 2014, the Denton-based rehoming centre has seen more than 7,300 dogs find loving homes and Lisa Eardley, Manager at Dogs Trust Manchester, says the joy...
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Appeal to pay for lifesaving surgery for dog left tied to...
A local RSPCA branch is appealing for funds to cover the £3,000 surgery to rid a rescue dog of cancer.
Six-year-old springer spaniel Daisy was taken in by the RSPCA in October after she’d been found tied to a tree in Kent.
She’s now being cared for by RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch in Essex.
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