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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...
Birmingham Dogs Home opens new Vet Clinic to provide care for...
Birmingham Dogs Home is delighted to be welcoming registrations from local pet owners to its new state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinic.
The beautiful new practice is based at the charity’s rescue centre in Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull.
All income generated from the clinic will be put straight back into the charity, helping to fund its...
Ban for Wigan woman who failed to seek vet help for...
A woman who failed to tackle her rabbit’s ill health, or meet the needs of her dog, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after an RSPCA prosecution.
Sarah Murgatroyd (D.o.B 21.01.1978), of Broom Road, Wigan, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act and appeared...
Heroic dog raises money for Battersea despite battling terminal illness
A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity.
Tank, an eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up by her owners to take part...
Preston luxury pet firm expands by opening its first store
Pet Hamper, based in Preston and launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, sells high-end goodies for cats and dogs.
Initially an online-only retailer, the company is building on its early success by opening its first physical store.
Following months of research, design and DIY, the new home of Pet Hamper offers a...
Nutravet launch smaller packs of dental supplement, Nutraplaque
Nutravet has launched smaller 15 packs of their oral health supplement, Nutraplaque.
The smaller packs make it easier for pet owners to trial the capsules and to test the palatability for pets. Plaque, tartar and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most common concerns seen by...
Pet parents would rather go without essentials than see their pooches...
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that almost half (45%) of pet parents are cutting back on luxuries in their own lives so their dogs don’t have to.
In fact, 68% say they’d rather go without essentials than have their pooch suffer, proving...
Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week celebrate success of neutering campaign
Burgess Pet Care, the organisers behind the Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), are celebrating the success of this year’s neutering themed campaign, with 98% of veterinary professionals surveyed stating that RAW continues to have a positive impact on the care of rabbits in the UK.
The survey, which was conducted by...
Appeal after kitten ‘thrown from vehicle’ in Cheshire undergoes surgery
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten believed to have been thrown from a moving vehicle suffered serious injury.
The six-week-old, who has been named Winston by volunteers at RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich Branch, is now making a good recovery after his ordeal.
He was spotted by delivery driver...
RNLI and Dogs Trust team up to keep the nation’s dogs...
As millions are set to flock to the seaside to make the most of the warm weather, two of the UK’s leading charities – Dogs Trust and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – have teamed up to ensure our canine friends and their owners stay safe on the...
Survey reveals the health improvements in pets since switching to a...
Raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke have run their annual Health & Happiness survey, speaking to 1,399 dog owners, 212 cat owners and 33 cat and dog owners to concretely understand the beneficial impact its customers have seen since switching to a raw diet for their...
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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...
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