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Fang-tastic cat looking for forever home
The RSPCA in Suffolk is looking to find a special home for a fang-tastic cat who hopes the recent popularity of vampire flick Nosferatu may help him find a castle to call his own.
RSPCA Martlesham Animal Centre, part of the Suffolk Central branch, is looking to find a home...
Dog who spent almost five years in kennels finally finds forever...
A dog who spent almost five years in RSPCA care has finally found his perfect match and is settling in well.
Lurcher Albie was rescued by RSPCA inspectors as part of an investigation just before Christmas in 2017 and remained in the charity’s care while the case progressed. However, once...
Successful Discover Dogs event in London thanks to volunteers
Thousands of visitors enjoyed The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event in London this weekend, meeting and greeting 200 different breeds and speaking to experts.
Taking place on the 15 and 16 October at ExCeL London, the capital’s biggest dog event run by The Kennel Club, saw the return of exciting...
Cats in need of fur-ever homes as charity is bursting at...
Two of Cats Protection’s adoption centres are issuing an appeal for adopters for overlooked moggies as the demand on their services rises.
Puss Cat, Holly, Ellie, Pushkin and Pearl are all seeking their purr-fect forever homes while waiting lists for cats to come into care are shooting up.
While they await...
Top tips for pet owners during autumn
With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners.
At this time of year, we also see the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can be stressful for many pets. Being aware of hazards for...
More rabbits rescued as less people seek to adopt due to...
The number of rabbits being taken in by rescue centres has surged as people look to give up their pets due to the cost of living crisis.
In 2021, the RSPCA’s centres and branches across England & Wales took in 2,731 rabbits; a 7% increase compared to 2020 (2,549).
The figures...
Calling for pet lovers: Cards collection to support charity StreetVet
National charity StreetVet has partnered for the second year with the small paper brand lil wabbit to create a new collection of Christmas cards to support the charity’s mission to provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.
In support of StreetVet, the “lil wabbit x StreetVet...
Middlesex woman banned from keeping cats in RSPCA prosecution
*Warning contains distressing images*
A Harrow woman has been banned from keeping cats for ten years after causing unnecessary suffering to her pet cat by failing to deal with the cause of the animal’s poor body condition, weight loss and ill health.
In a prosecution brought by the RSPCA, Nicola Sabrina...
5 grooming hacks to keep your dog looking dapper
Dog grooming is an essential that every owner needs to incorporate into their routine. Whether it is the luscious curls of a Cockapoo, or the thick mane of a German Shepherd, dogs of all kinds need grooming.
From day-to-day tips to long-term changes, Hannah Sparrey and Annabel Hesketh, co-founders of...
‘Biggest ever’ resident found happy ending with big-hearted family
Bella, a six-year-old, 64kg St Bernard, has found her happy ending after being adopted from Dogs Trust West London at the end of June by devoted new owner, Joshua Jenkinson from Hampshire.
Bella’s new family previously adopted one of the heaviest dogs to ever reside at the rehoming centre, six-year-old...
National Greyhound Vets’ Conference helps usher in new welfare strategy
Last week, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) welcomed specialist veterinary surgeons, students and researchers from around the country for its annual Vets' Training Day.
Hosted at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 4th October, it was the first time the event had been held in person since the start...
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8 tips for protecting your home from wet dogs
Last year, the UK saw 12.5 days of rain throughout January and 16.5 the year before, and while some may be able to hide from the rain, there are 13.5 million dogs across the UK that will need walking - meaning lots of wet paws and muddy coats.
Despite what...
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