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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...
A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family.
Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
Britons prioritise dogs ahead of humans for Christmas gifts this year
New research from MediaVision has revealed that while the cost-of-living crisis may be causing people to rethink their Christmas gift ideas for friends and family, they’re still planning to splash the cash for their beloved pooches.
Online search volumes for ‘Christmas dog toys’ are actually up by a third (32%)...
Six rescue dogs graduate as life-changing assistance dogs
Six rescue dogs adopted from Dogs Trust recently enjoyed a celebratory night to remember as they graduated at Service Dogs UK annual accreditation event.
The super six assistance dogs have now formed life-changing partnerships with veterans from the Armed Forces and Emergency Services who have a clinical diagnosis of post-...
Top tips to keep your pet safe ahead of snow storm...
As the days get colder and shorter, and you start to look out those waterproof coats, warm gloves and woolly hats for winter walks, it’s important to consider how the change in weather can affect your four-legged walking companion too.
A regular walk is not only vitally important for your...
HugMyDog creates three bird Christmas dinner ready meal
To treat your pet to a festive feast this Christmas, HugMyDog, has created a tasty Three Bird Roast Dinner ready meal for your fury friend to enjoy!
The delicious dish contains turkey, duck and succulent pheasant, with a mixture of cranberries and seasonal veggies including Brussel sprouts. Each serving is...
Co-op Insurance to collaborate with Amazon Ads in European exclusive pet...
Pet insurance provider, Co-op Insurance has announced a European exclusive collaboration with Amazon Ads to promote its pet insurance product in the UK.
Pet lovers who shop for any pet products in the Amazon UK store and app will now be able to click through to discover Co-op Insurance’s Pet...
RSPCA rescues tiny kitten after 250 mile journey in lorry engine
A kitten had an incredible 250 mile motorway journey when he hitched a ride under a lorry bonnet from Southampton and ended up in Merseyside.
The cheeky hitchhiker was found by the lorry driver as he made a delivery from Southampton to the Asda supermarket in Liscard and could hear...
Preparing for Christmas with pets
December is upon us and with Christmas just around the corner, many pet owners will be putting up their Christmas tree and decorations. Around 59%* of households in the UK own pets, with many pet owners wanting to include their furry friends in the Christmas festivities.
Although it’s an exciting time, it’s...
Three abandoned puppies dumped in London alleyway are rescued by RSPCA
Three cocker spaniel puppies found abandoned in an alleyway in Edgware, London have been rescued by the RSPCA.
The eight week-old trio were discovered dumped in a rusty cage on Friday 25 November, as the charity revealed a shocking 25% rise in incidents of pet abandonments dealt with by its...
85% of pet owners are unaware of their four-legged friend’s carbon...
Though a third (35%) of pet owners admit to worrying about climate change every single day, a new study reveals that 40% are completely unaware that their pet has a carbon ‘pawprint’.
Just five per cent of pet parents have calculated their pet’s carbon footprint and whilst 35% admit that...
Kitten impaled on rusty metal frame has miracle escape
A kitten was millimetres from death after impaling himself on a huge metal plant holder.
One of the rusty legs went right into nine-month-old Biscuit but amazingly missed all his vital organs. Owner Catherine Allen, from Bristol, who rushed Biscuit to Zetland Vets, part of the My Family Vets network,...
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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high
As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.
The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068.
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