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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...

A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
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Dogs Trust wants to know how you chose your pooch

Dogs Trust has launched a public study to find out how people choose their pooches. We may be a nation of dog lovers but very little is known about the journey people go on when deciding which pooch is their preferred match. That is why Dogs Trust is asking dog owners...
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RSPCA appeals to find owner of stray ferret

The RSPCA is hoping to find the owners of a ferret who was found living until some garden decking for a week. The sable ferret who was living under decking in a garden in Stoke-on-Trent was rescued by the RSPCA on Saturday (21st September). The homeowners contacted the RSPCA and Animal...
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UK Agility Team win bronze medal at World Championships in Finland

The GB High Hopes team has won an overall bronze medal in the Large team competition at the FCI Agility World Championships. Held in Turku, the World Championships saw hundreds of handlers and dogs take part over the weekend (19 to 22nd September), from 41 countries, including Australia and Chile,...
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Mayhew International hopes to raise £10K to vaccinate dogs

This Saturday (28 September 2019), marks World Rabies Day and Mayhew International hopes to raise £10K to vaccinate 10,000 dogs in Kabul, Afghanistan. Without a vaccine, rabies is fatal in 99.9% of cases – and so by vaccinating dogs, the animal welfare charity hopes to prevent both humans and animals...
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Charities launch The Kitten Checklist to stop unscrupulous breeders

The RSPCA and other cat and vet organisations have come together to create a ‘kitten checklist’. The charities, working collaboratively under the name The Cat Group, have put together The Kitten Checklist to act as a guideline for anyone considering buying a kitten to know what to look for and...
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Flat-faced pup popularity plunges after years of soaring

Health and welfare experts’ welcome new figures which indicate a downward trend in pug popularity. Hugely popularised in recent years by celebrities, social media and inadvertent advertising, Pugs, French Bulldogs and Bulldogs are now beginning to see a dip in popularity, according to new registration statistics released by the Kennel...
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National Trust and Forthglade announce three-year partnership

Europe’s largest conservation charity, The National Trust is teaming up with Devon-based natural pet food makers, Forthglade. The three-year partnership focusses on the launch of a range of natural meals for dogs and supports the National Trust’s ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners...
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Old dog dumped in scrapyard ready to find a retirement home

A thirteen-year old dog abandoned at a scrap yard is hoping to find his forever family to help him enjoy life again. Frail and scared Collie Cross, Den was found tied up at a scrap yard in Horbury last month, having been rescued by the dog warden last. For the last...
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GiftPup launch new festive products for pampered pooches

One of the UK’s leading gift retailers has announced a brand-new festive product line, designed just for pets. GiftPup’s range of bespoke Christmas gifts for dogs can each be personalised with the pet’s name, breed or even photograph, making it easy for owners to pamper their furry friends this year...
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Cats’ inside-out eyelashes mended by Mayhew vets

London-based animal welfare centre, Mayhew helped a Norwegian Forest cat after he was found with weepy eyes. Seven-year old Aslan was found on the streets just around the corner from Mayhew when a member of public spotted his unusual appearance, lack of collar and noticed his eyes were also weepy...
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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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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog

A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.  Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...