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Hefty fines in store for pet owners as 1 in 5...

UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats. Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...
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Dogs Trust celebrates rescue dogs and their owners ahead of one...

Dogs Trust has launched a series of mini-films celebrating rescue dog ownership to encourage people to adopt not shop. The summer months are often one of the busiest times of year for the charity with almost 33,000 calls being received in July and August over the last two years, from...
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Sweet dogs’ shy nature is preventing her from finding new home

A three-year old homeless dog is finding it very hard to win over potential adopters as she is so shy. Aska has spent more than eight months in kennels and RSPCA staff have unearthed her sweet, playful nature. Three-year old Aska is being looked after by staff at York Animal Home...
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Corgi saved after swallowing 10-inch stick

Vets have saved a dog who had an operation to remove a 10-inch long stick it had swallowed. The nine-year old Corgi, Barney, is believed to have swallowed the branch as he played in his owner’s garden in Hartlebury, near Worcester. At first the cause of the lump protruding from Barney’s...
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Appeal after cat is shot with airgun

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a pet cat was shot with an airgun which narrowly missed his heart. The ginger and white cat called Minchin was callously shot with an airgun in Birchanger Road, South Norwood in the morning of Wednesday 26 June or sometime during the previous...
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Animal Welfare Minister visits Cats Protection Macclesfield

Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley MP visited Cats Protection Macclesfield branch to see first-hand how the charity helps cats in need. Mr Rutley met some of the cats being cared for by the branch, which is being run by volunteers, and found out more about the benefits of microchipping cats. Cats...
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Paws.com launches Chow Down Challenge to feed shelter dogs

To support 130,000 dogs taken in by UK shelters every year, Paws.com is launching The Chow Down Challenge. The Chow Down Challenge is a nationwide social media craze that will see 250,000 healthy meals being fed to shelter dogs across the UK by the end of the summer. The challenge...
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RSPCA offer advice for pet owners as heatwave continues

The RSPCA is advising pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe as the heatwave continues this week. The advice comes as the charity received more than one call an hour during the first week of the heatwave (Monday 24 June – Sunday 30 June).  Over those seven days, the...
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Could you give loving Gizmo a forever home?

A lonely cat who has had a rough start in life is now eager to find her purr-fect home. Gizmo is a playful little girl who went into RSPCA care after she was abandoned by her previous owner. Unfortunately, as the owner’s other cat did not get along with...
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Summer tips: Keep your pet healthy this summer

Summer can be an exciting time for pet owners, as it can means more time spent outdoors with our furry friends, but can come with many challenges. Natural animal health company, nutravet share their tips and advice for pet owners to ensure dogs and cats stay happy and healthy to...
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Tiny kitten beats odd to become sole survivor of rejected litter

Against all odds a tiny kitten managed to survive after its stressed mother couldn’t cope and three of her litter died. Whilst it’s a myth that a mother cat will automatically reject her new born kittens if they are touched by humans; there are sadly many more real reasons why...
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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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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches heartwarming Winter Appeal and issues...

As winter sets in, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is reaching out for support through its urgent Winter Appeal, aimed at providing vital care for animals in need through much needed donations.  This year, the charity has faced a record number of animal admissions, with nearly 400 new arrivals between...