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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
RSPCA braces itself for another busy festive season
The RSPCA is bracing itself for another busy festive season after it received 934 calls on Christmas Day in 2018 – the highest number for five years.
RSPCA inspector, animal welfare officers, and animal centre staff work 365 days a year to care for animals and Christmas is no exception....
Rescued cat with missing tail finds a new home
London-based aninmal welfare charity were shocked to find a tortoiseshell cat with a missing tail while out to neuter feral cats.
Animal welfare officer, Libby Cannon found the young cat in a local colony and although the wound did not appear to be fresh, the skin and surrounding stump looked...
Balding puppies dumped on a cold day need Christmas jumpers for...
Two bald puppies who were dumped with their mum weeks before Christmas have asked Santa for their fur back.
Two sweet Lurcher puppies, Holly and Ivy were balding and itching when they were dumped on a cold, wet winter’s day with their mum, Mistletoe just weeks before Christmas.
The 12-week old...
More than half of dog owners spent up to £150 on...
The RSPCA advises people to ensure they have pet insurance and avoid unwelcome vet bills this Christmas.
Pet owners could find themselves having to shell out hundreds of pounds over the festive season if their animal has an unexpected accident or swallows anything from chocolate tinsel, dried fruit or turkey...
Rabbit with wonky ears hopes to find a new home this...
A lop-eared rabbit who looks like a unicorn, due to wonky ear that stands upright on his head, is looking for a home.
Staff at RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks branch are hoping that Wonky’s unusual look will bag him a new owner in time for Christmas.
Carol Spindler, from...
The Kennel Club launches new ‘voice for dogs’ manifesto ahead of...
Ahead of the General Election on 12 December, the new Kennel Club manifesto, ‘A Voice for Dogs’, calls upon the incoming government to reshape the laws surrounding dog welfare.
The wide-ranging nine-point plan highlights the key issues facing dogs and their owners and details the legislative changes and measures...
True Instinct launch ‘High Meat’ range for cats and kittens
True Instinct has introduced a ‘High Meat’ product for our feline friends to its premium range of dry and complete food.
With a recipe ratio of 73% high meat and 25% natural fruit, vegetables and botanicals, the nutritious dry biscuits have fantastic palatability and provide complete and balanced nutrition...
RSPCA highlight heart breaking stories behind real-life stars of Christmas film
The RSPCA shines a light on the rescue animals who star in this year’s charity Christmas film.
Already the film- featuring Poppy the Labrador cross and Frankie, the grey kitten alongside Shetland pony Tink – has racked up more than 190,000 views.
Frankie, the tiny grey kitten, was discovered after he...
Winter wonderland grotto is set up for homeless dogs in Manchester
Christmas came early for the residents of Manchester Dogs Home in Cheshire, when a winter wonderland grotto was set up for them.
The snow-covered space featured a giant gingerbread hose made entirely from 2,000 dog biscuits, 1,600 chewy treats, 12 kilos of melted dog drops for ‘cement’ and 24 pup-friendly...
Natures Menu share how to keep your pets safe this Christmas
With winter in full swing and the countdown just around the corner, Natures Menu reveals shocking festive favourites that have the potential to be hazardous to pets.
These include:
Christmas tree water
Chocolate
Christmas dinner
Christmas decorations
Silica gel
Christmas pudding and mince pies
Christmas plants
Batteries
Candles
Fires
As well...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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