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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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RSPCA reveal beloved cat is killed by suspected firework ahead of...

The RSPCA is urging those holding fireworks displays to consider animals over the next few days -  as one of the first victims of the fireworks season is revealed. New stats have shown almost two-thirds (63%) of animal owners surveyed reported that their pet appeared distressed during firework season. One victim...
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ŠKODA teams up with BorrowMyDoggy to help Brits enjoy the benefits...

Following the clocks going back and days getting shorter, ŠKODA UK has teamed up with BorrowMyDoggy to help Brits enjoy the benefits that dog companionship can offer. It comes after research from the dog-loving car brand reveals the majority of non-dog owners believe their mental and physical health would improve with...
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The Kennel Club launches new DNA Testing Services to improve dog...

The Kennel Club has launched its new DNA Testing Services, developed to improve and protect dog health, and to promote responsible dog breeding. Priced from £60, with a £20 off introductory offer on selected Breed-Specific Packages running throughout November, The Kennel Club DNA Testing Services provide owners with cost-effective access...
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Five seriously ill rabbits dumped in box

The RSPCA has launched an investigation and is appealing for information in connection with the abandonment of five very sick rabbits. The five domestic bunnies were found in a cardboard box at the Swillington Lane Allotments, in Swillington, near Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Saturday (29 October). RSPCA investigator Inspector Taylor went...
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New study from Dogs Trust reveals lack of dog-friendly accommodation is...

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is calling on homelessness services to consider their clients’ canine friends too when offering support. In a survey of professionals supporting those experiencing homelessness, 70% told Dogs Trust that their clients had experienced barriers to accessing homelessness services because they have a dog. Further...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary brings the power of horses to...

Interacting with equines has long been recognised as beneficial to people. By partnering with horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through Equine Assisted Services, participants can help meet their physical, psychological and social needs.  Now the Mare and Foal Sanctuary is expanding to bring the power of horses to more...
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Dogs Trust partner with Omaze in £2,500,000 prize draw house

Dogs Trust has announced an exciting new partnership with Omaze, which has launched its latest dream house draw with the ultimate countryside retreat in the Lake District worth over £2,500,000. The online fundraising campaign will raise vital funds for the charity to help dogs in need and give them the...
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Cheshire cat dumped in taped-up box is rescued by RSPCA volunteers

The RSPCA is appealing for help after a black cat was left for dead in a sealed box in Crewe. Volunteers from RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich and District Branch are caring for the poor feline who was found next to a bin near to Ruskin Community High School in Ruskin...
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A third more dogs go missing during fireworks season

Statistics released today (1 November) by dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club show an increase in dogs going missing during fireworks season. Missing pet data from Petlog, one of the UK’s largest lost and found pet databases run by The Kennel Club, shows 34% more dogs were marked as missing...
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The Feel-good Christmas Gift – Buy dinner or a toy for...

Animal welfare charity, Miracle’s Mission is offering a wonderful opportunity to sprinkle some Christmas good cheer for the needy rescue dogs and cats that are waiting to be fostered; to buy them a Christmas dinner or toy. It’s the ultimate present for the dog or cat lover in your family,...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...