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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...
Dogged devotion spurs on first time marathon runner
A Dogs Trust foster carer is going the extra mile for the dogs she loves by running her first ever marathon to raise money for the charity.
Alex Jones and her partner Mike Evans started fostering dogs when they began working from home during the first Covid lockdown and have...
Dogs Trust Leeds Manager retires after 36 years of service, supporting...
Pups and staff at Dogs Trust Leeds have bid a fond farewell to its Rehoming Centre Manager who has retired after dedicating more than 36 years of her life to helping over 29,000 dogs go on the find their forever homes.
Amanda Sands first came to work at Dogs Trust...
Choc shock as dog eats 1kg of mini eggs
As Easter approaches PDSA, the UK’s largest vet charity, issues chocolate warning for all pet owners, after a one-year-old Crossbreed dog ate a whopping 1kg of mini eggs.
At the beginning of March Labrador cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Charlie, was discovered by her shocked owners with a chewed empty packet,...
Vet Warns latest ‘cheese tax’ Tiktok trend could be harmful to...
"The cheese tax, the cheese tax! You got to pay the cheese tax every time you're cooking." You may have heard of the incredibly catchy song that's currently doing the rounds on TikTok, with dog owners going viral for feeding their canine companions cheese while using the audio.
But while...
RSPCA receiving thousands of welfare reports about ‘misunderstood’ ferrets
The RSPCA has received more than 2,500 calls with concerns for ferret welfare since the start of 2020 - and is responding to more than five reports a week of the pet being abandoned.
The shocking new statistics were revealed ahead of National Ferret Day (Sunday 2 April), which comes...
‘Bewildered’ Shar Pei tied to a tree and abandoned at countryside...
A ‘sweet-natured’ Shar Pei dog is being cared for by the RSPCA after her owner tied her to a tree and drove off.
The female dog was found by a member of the public at the Trans Pennine Trail Car Park on the A165 - about 6.5 miles from Hull...
The five best Easter holiday dog walks in the UK
The search term ‘dog walk trails’ has seen a +120% increase1, and with Easter coming up next week it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family!
There is an abundance of amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep, and below, Sarah Pring, Digital PR...
Pair of month-old kittens with cat flu dumped in box by...
The RSPCA is appealing to the public for information after two young kittens suffering from cat flu were callously dumped in a box by a school in Rugby.
The animal welfare charity was contacted on Wednesday morning (29 March) by a member of the public, who found the kittens in...
Morrisons launches pet Easter eggs for £3
Morrisons has added Easter eggs for cats and dogs to its range - for just £3.
With more and more customers celebrating special moments with their animals, Morrisons has come to the rescue to ensure pets can also enjoy this Easter with their very own eggs made from Carob, a pet-friendly...
Dogs Trust Host Emotion and Behaviour Conference for Dog Care Professionals
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust is calling on dog care professionals to attend the charity’s first ever dog emotion and behaviour conference aimed at the pet care sector.
The conference – The Key to Success: Emotion and Behaviour for Dog Care Professionals - takes place in Scotland...
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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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