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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...
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100kg mastiff is adopted by family with heart as big as...

A 100kg mastiff called Galahad - who made news around the world after a Dogs Trust appeal to find his forever home - has been adopted. Galahad is the biggest-ever dog cared for at Dogs Trust Canterbury Rehoming Centre and the same weight as a baby elephant. The friendly four-year-old boy has had a lot of change in his life, so it was very important to find him the perfect match. He’s been living with his...
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Man banned from keeping animals for life after leaving two dogs...

A man has been banned from keeping all animals for life and sentenced to an eighteen week suspended prison sentence following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA. Mark Anthony Booth (DOB 11/12/1985) of Wingfield Road, Rotherham, was sentenced at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 8 June. He pleaded guilty to three...
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New competition crowns the UK’s best wet dog!

From rolling around in puddles to playtime at the beach, our furry friends certainly love to get their fur wet when out and about. But which wet dog takes the crown as the cutest? A new and un-fur-gettable competition by dog-friendly holiday specialist Canine Cottages reveals once and for all...
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Puppy Prices Soar: A New Bulldog or a 10-day, All-Inclusive Portugal...

Fresh data has revealed the astronomical increase in price of many of Britain’s favourite pups, reaching never-before-seen heights. Insights by pet experts 4Paws show that the cost of an English Bulldog has soared to £1804, the same as a 10 day, all-inclusive 4* holiday to Portugal with Thomas Cook. Then you’ve...
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RSPCA and fire services rescue a young cat stuck 25ft up...

The RSPCA and fire services rescued a young cat which was stuck in a tree about 25ft high. Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Julie Parsons attended on Sunday (6 June) in Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton, along with the fire services after reports that a cat had been stuck up a tree...
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Can pets get hay fever? Natusan help pet owners spot the...

With may of us enjoying more time outside, hay fever is prevelent this time of year, but it's not just us humans that can suffer. Many might not realise that our poor pets can suffer with seasonal allergies too. As a result of the pandemic, it’s recently been reported that...
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How to make your home pawfect for selling

Our pets are the hearts of our homes. They have their favourite nooks for sleeping in, areas to play in, and like nothing more than to guard our gardens with an air of pride and bounce in their steps. In creating such a homey atmosphere for our beloved pets, we...
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Barking Heads partners with the UK’s leading dog-friendly music festival

Natural dog food brand, Barking Heads has announced an exclusive partnership with the UK’s most dog-friendly music festival, Standon Calling. The partnership marks the first time the Hertfordshire-based music festival and Barking Heads have joined forces to deliver a completely new experience for festival goers and their four-legged friends. This year’s...
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RSPCA shares it’s ‘loneliest hearts’ looking for their forever homes

The RSPCA South Cotswolds branch is hoping to find loving forever homes for three of its ‘loneliest hearts’ being cared for by the charity. Barbossa, Gordon and Quentin are all cats looking to find homes after they came into the care of The Cotswolds Cats and Dogs Home recently. Haley Medlock,...
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HEAT WARNING: Experts reveal dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars...

Summer has finally arrived but it doesn’t come without its dangers. In 2019, the British Veterinary Association recorded a three year high in the number of dogs left in hot cars. To help avoid a nation of hot dogs, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has pulled together advice on how to keep...
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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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24-hour school sports day with a difference in aid of dogs...

Whilst all eyes might be on Pudsey Bear this Children in Need, a staff member from Maidstone Grammar School will have another furry-friend in his mind on the big day (15 November) as he tackles a 24-hour sporting challenge for dogs in need.  Rhys Williams, Student Services Manager at the...