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Cat looking for forever home after cancer scare turns out to...
The RSPCA hopes to find a special home for a sweet and sensitive cat who has now been given the all-clear from cancer after a recent scare.
Seven-year-old grey tabby cat Nala came into the care of the RSPCA Hants & Surrey Border Branch in January last year as her owners could no longer...
Battersea welcomes long-awaited new pet friendly policies for renters and landlords
Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet.
The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign....
Cat owners fear cost of living crisis will impact their pets
Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA.
The groundbreaking inaugural report* - the Animal Kindness Index - is based on...
New images show how dogs really see the world compared to...
Ever wondered how our dogs really see the world? Dog-friendly holiday lettings company, Canine Cottages, helped by Rhian Rochford, a vet at PocketVet, has researched dogs’ vision, to understand how they see things in term of colour, clarity and dimension.
And with 8.5 million British households owning a dog, and 84%...
Five dog-friendly festivals paw-fect for 2022
Festivals are about celebrating the outdoors with great events to enjoy alongside family and friends. So why not bring along your four-legged best friend to take part as well?
Of course, not all festivals are suitable for dogs. Some can be too loud, uncomfortable, and stressful for our fur babies....
Vet shares important advice on chipping your pets!
June is National Microchipping Month and serves as a great reminder for pet owners of the importance of making sure their four legged friends are microchipped.
Microchipping your dog has been mandatory in the UK since 2016, however, there seems to be a widespread knowledge gap regarding microchipping. Fortunately, Pooch...
Cost-of-living crisis is impacting on how the nation cares for its...
Research carried out for the UK’s leading canine charity, Dogs Trust, has shown that more than a third (35%) of the dog owners in the UK think the rising cost-of-living in the UK is making it more difficult to give their dogs all they need.
The new regular poll, carried...
Vet shares how to keep dogs cool in predicted 34C
The Met Office has issued health alert warning for Friday with UK temperatures expected to reach 34C.
With this in mind, Pooch & Mutt’s in-house Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Linda Simon, shares vital advice on keeping your dog cool in the heat.
Read Dr Linda Simon’s detailed advice below:
Walk in the early...
Dogs Trust Loughborough celebrates ten years of finding dogs their forever...
Dogs Trust Loughborough has been celebrating their tenth anniversary over the past month, honouring the amazing work of the staff, volunteers and donors who have helped to find over 5,500 dogs their forever homes.
Throughout May, the team at the rehoming centre held several events which were enjoyed by all,...
Mature moggies combat loneliness
As loneliness becomes an increasing public health concern, Cats Protection, The UK’s leading feline charity, is encouraging people to find companionship with loving mature moggies.
Despite having a lot of love to offer, scores of unwanted OAP felines are struggling to find their forever homes and take on average three...
Celebrating the forgotten four-legged donors this World Blood Donor Day
Today (14th June) marks World Blood Donor Day, a joint initiative of the World Health Organisation, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving donations.
However there are a number...
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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...
Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.
The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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