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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks  

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
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Top tips to dog proof your garden

With the weather heating up and summer fast approaching, many of us have taken to our gardens for a little downtime. However, our furry friends often have the same idea, and they love digging up our once-gorgeous lawns. So what triggers our lovable dogs’ digging behaviour and how we can...
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Local foster carers needed for four-legged friends

Dogs Trust Newbury is calling on local dog lovers to consider volunteering to foster a dog whilst they wait to be adopted. Dogs Trust Home from Home scheme was launched in 2015 and finds foster homes for dogs that need a little extra TLC and time out from the hustle...
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Easter hazards: keep your pet healthy this Easter

Easter can be a fun and exciting time for many when we can enjoy a nice break and some much-needed downtime with our pets. Whether you’re enjoying nice long walks with your dog or tucking into your favourite chocolate egg, as a pet owner it’s important to remember the hazards...
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Older dog seeks new digs after owner passed away

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is seeking a retirement home for a 12-year-old dog who has found himself homeless after his owner passed away. Border Collie cross Frank, is being looked after at the Shrewsbury rehoming centre after his owner sadly passed away but had registered for a Dogs Trust Canine Care...
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Police Dogs to be honoured for London terror attacks heroics

Police dogs who supported emergency services during the London terror attacks are being honoured for the heroic actions by the PDSA. Seven Police Dogs from the Metropolitan police (MET) and British Transport police (BTP) will be awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – the animal equivalent of the OBE –...
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Kittens dumped in bin make amazing recovery after they were hand-reared

Four kittens who were found dumped in a bin have made an amazing recovery with the help of a dedicated RSPCA worker. Serena Grimes, the centre manager at Worcester and Mid Worcestershire RSPCA branch, took the two-day-old kittens into her care when they were found abandoned in freezing temperatures in...
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LondonCats is clawing traditional cat fancy into the 21st Century

A London- based start-up are pushing aside the out-dated cat show with a revolutionary event they call a ‘Cat Extravaganza’. This May, LondonCats will feature over 50 cat breeds, 7 international judges, food and drink and Instagram’s cat celebrities, this aims to be a cat show like you have never...
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Natures Menu introduces new County Hunter Superfood Bars

Natures Menu has launched a brand-new healthy treat for our four-legged friends. The new Country Hunter Chewy Superfood Bars were launched exclusively to consumers at Crufts 2019, and are part of the Natures Menu Country Hunter range. Suitable for all dogs, the bars are made with great tasting natural ingredients and...
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Doggy duo looking for some ‘mutterly love’ this Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, a doggy duo at Dogs Trust Salisbury will spend some quality time together as they await a loving new home together. The furry mother and daughter duo, nine-year old Spaniel cross Rosie and her eight-year old daughter Poppy have always lived together and are totally inseparable. They both...
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First ever pet membership scheme of its kind set to launch

PitPat is launching a monthly membership plan which rewards healthy, happy dogs and their owners through perks, points and prizes. Making a healthy, happy life all the more rewarding, PitPat Life costs just £4 a month, and is said to be more than an activity monitor – it’s a way...
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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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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...