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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire

A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated. Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
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Dogs Trust oldie gets his forever home

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust as Tonks, the charity’s oldest dog has finally found his forever home. The 17-year old Terrier, now named George, was being cared for by the Kenilworth rehoming centre and, after an appeal to find the loveable older gent a new owner, he has now...
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‘Wobbly cat’ on the lookout for a steady home

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew rescues stray, abandoned and injured animals every single day, but some need a little extra TLC. Whilst the majority of animals taken to the charity’s shelter quickly recover and go on to find homes, a tiny abandoned kitten needed some additional support. Mayhew Animal Welfare Officer,...
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Dogs Trust welcomes puppy smuggling inquiry and calls for overhaul of...

Dogs Trust has enthusiastically welcomed the announcement of a vital parliamentary inquiry into the cruel Puppy Smuggling trade. The House of Commons Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is launching its call for evidence into the cruel practices of illegally importing into the UK from Europe. Dogs Trust has...
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The cycling solution for four-legged friends this summer

Dutch cargo bike brand Babboe are spreading the word on their fun and functional Babboe Dog model ahead of this summer. Cargo bikes themselves have recently seen a real rise in popularity in coastal and countryside areas of the UK, as well as cities including Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton –...
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Summer advice for families getting a dog as puppy trade reports...

The RSPCA is urging families thinking of getting a puppy over the summer holidays to consider adopting a rescue pet. The animal welfare charity is issuing advice to prospective dog owners as new figures reveal that reports about puppy farms have soared by 390% in the last decade. RSPCA dog welfare...
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Dog-friendly escapes with De Vere

De Vere – a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels – has opened its doors to four-legged guests too. A holiday isn’t complete without the whole family, so De Vere want to ensure that no one gets left behind. Pooches will be treated to the paw-fect stay...
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Golden oldie looking for purr-fect retirement pad

An elderly tabby cat is looking for her perfect retirement home after arriving at the RSPCA as a stray. Minky, the 15-year old cat arrived at the RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre in Hertfordshire in May after her owners could no longer care for her. The sweet cat is now looking...
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Volunteers needed to spread the word about cat welfare

A cat welfare scheme in Sheffield is looking for Cat Smart volunteers to champion neutering and help reach more pet owners in the community. Cat Smart is an RSPCA scheme which aims to help raise awareness of the importance of neutering and microchipping cats as well as offering discounts or...
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Battersea offer help to Downing Street

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they are ready to help the new Prime Minister in his search for a canine companion. One of the nation’s leading charities and former home of some of politics brightest stars Larry, Palmerston and Gladstone is also prepared to act as a...
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Animal lover raises £800 at charity golf day

A Sussex golf club has raised £800 in funds to help the RSPCA at the club’s charity day. The Avisford Golf Club in Walberton near Arundel is raising funds for the animal welfare charity after this year’s captain Jayson Walker chose to support the RSPCA throughout the year, as well...
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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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Fireworks: Six tips to help your pets cope this fireworks season

Many pet owners will be familiar with the helpless feeling of watching your pet struggle through an evening of loud bangs and bright lights. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season almost upon us, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive.  While it can be an anxiety-inducing time...