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Scars show Scooter’s tough past – but he’s sweet, shy dog...

The scars across Scooter’s nose and face tell the story of his difficult past - but he’s a sweet and shy dog who is ready for a fresh start, and a new best friend. Lurcher cross Scooter arrived at the RSPCA’s Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, last year, after being rescued by...
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Top 10 hobbies both you and your dog can enjoy

With summer almost over it’s time to make the most of the season and discover new fun and fulfilling ways to spend quality time with your canine friend. Regardless of how long you’ve had your pet, it’s never too late to try out new activities and reinvent playtime. Bella &...
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Butternut Box launches national competition to make dogs famous

To celebrate International Dog Day (Friday 26th August), Butternut Box is launching a new ‘#DogsDeserveFame’ competition, giving 20 lucky pups the chance to become the famous stars of their very own billboard campaign. The chosen winners will attend an exclusive photoshoot, where they’ll get ready for their close up and...
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Furry Tyson’s a champion in need of a new home

A Staffordshire bull terrier who was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned in a house is hoping to make it third time lucky in his quest to find a forever home. Affectionate Tyson originally came into the charity’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Staffordshire, in December 2021 after his...
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Miracle moggy Roxy is back on her paws after vets save...

A Leeds veterinary practice is warning cat owners to be extra vigilant after saving the life of miracle moggy Roxy when she was shot with an air rifle. Vets at Beechwood Vets battled to save Roxy after she suffered horrific injuries caused by a single pellet, which went through her...
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Pooch & Mutt launch NEW High Protein Beef Jerky treats

Pooch & Mutt have launched a new high protein beef jerky treat as part of their all-natural selection of pet products. Made from 90% beef from the finest Finnish grass-fed cows and slow dried over 24 hours at low temperatures to lock in nutrients and moisture, these puppy-friendly, hypoallergenic treats...
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Gloucestershire team of dogs and owners race to firstplace at world’s...

ABC BABA from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, took first place in the Intermediate Kennel Club Team Final on Friday 12 August 2022. The winning team members and reserves were: Katherine Hills and her six-year-old crossbreed, Laila Mae Ellie Buffett and her three-year-old crossbreed, Captain crazy won the raffle Kerry Scott and her...
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RSPCA top tips: How to help stray cats in your area

The RSPCA gives its top tips on what the public can do to help healthy stray cats in their community. Cats can become strays for a variety of reasons and sometimes cats with owners can be mistaken for strays. It’s important to try and find the owner of any cat...
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600 dogs find loving homes in Dogs Trust Cardiff’s first year

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff as they celebrate a year of rehoming dogs across Wales and beyond. Since the state-of-the-art rehoming centre started finding loving homes for dogs in August 2021, the team have rehomed 600 dogs, and are confident that thanks to the support of the dog...
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Veterinary expert reveals you’ve been reading your dogs body language all...

The 26th August is International Dog Day, and as a nation of dog lovers we'll all be celebrating our furry friends. To help celebrate the day, veterinary expert Dr Linda Simon at pet wellness brand Pooch & Mutt has debunked some of the most common myths and misconceptions about our...
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RSPCA reveals seven cats a day suffer at the hands of...

The RSPCA has released new figures which reveal that seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months. Over the last six years (2016-2021), there were 16,212 incidents of deliberate cruelty towards cats reported to the animal welfare charity...
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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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Brits want dog-friendly workplaces – here’s how to make sure your...

With January marking the peak season for job hunting, new research from Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that more than a third (37%) of dog owners would refuse a job if it meant they couldn’t bring their pooch into the office.  The findings...