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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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Simon’s Cat helps to raise funds for feline friends

Cat’s Protection online sponsor pens have received a Simon’s Cat style makeover as part of an ongoing partnership between the charity and the fictional feline. Having supported Cats Protection’s sponsorship programme since late last year by sharing pen updates to his followers, the illustrated internet sensation, created by Simon Tofield,...
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Special old age pooch looking for his forever home

Dogs Trust Evesham is appealing for a home for a very special old age pooch who is the charity’s oldest homeless hound. Sandy, a 15-year old Terrier is the human equivalent of 105 years old who is the oldest dog across Dog Trust centres in the UK and is looking...
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Feline fussy eaters: A guide to feeding kittens

With new litters born across the UK and kitten season coming to an end, Vet’s Kitchen provides a quick guide to feeding kittens. As your kitten grows its important that they receive the right nutritional support to grow up happy and healthy from day one. Managing Director and practicing vet...
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Natures Menu share tips for a pet friendly trip to the...

Now that the summer holiday’s are firmly looming, there’s no doubt that a fun –filled day out at the beach could be at the top of everyone’s agenda. With over 19,000 miles of beautiful coastline, the UK is not short of stunning seaside destinations for us to enjoy. Whilst this is...
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RSPCA highlight plight of abandoned guinea pigs

Today is Guinea Pig Appreciation Day and the RSPCA is highlighting the neglect and cruelty suffered by one of Britain’s most popular family pets. Already this year (up to July 3) 250 guinea pigs have been reported as abandoned to the RSPCA with 1,402 reported to the RSPCA over the...
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Nurse banned from keeping animals after letting dog get into ‘horrendous’...

A Lincolnshire woman has been banned from keeping animals for five years after leaving her Cocker Spaniel to get into a ‘horrendous’ state. Maverick the Spaniel was emaciated, matted lame and had rotten teeth when he was removed from his home. Amanda Homes from Broughton appeared at Grimsby Magistrates Court on...
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Happy ending for kitten sold at station for £20

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is renewing it warning against buying pets online after the charity took in a six-week old kitten who was bought online for £20. The kitten, named Sergei was collected by the buyer from a train station and was bought as a surprise present, but he...
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RSPCA celebrate animal champions at start-studded awards ceremony

The RSPCA held their annual Honors ceremony last night, which saw assistance dog, dedicated staff and young fundraisers awarded for their dedication. The RSPCA Honours Ceremony was hosted by newsreader Alastair Stewart OBE and attended by celebrities including Kate Lawler, Jo Brand, Peter Egan and Deborah Meaden. The awards ceremony is...
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Fish4Dogs helps to spice up support for charity

Fish4Dogs has helped spice up support for the Cinnamon Trust since partnering up with the charity six months ago. To help encourage customers to support the charity by helping to walk dogs for the elderly, Fish4Dogs has included 20,000 leaflets in boxes of food dispatched to customers. Each leaflet features...
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Two new purr-fect appointments to Cats Protection Board

A veterinary surgeon from Hampshire and a project manager from Berkshire have been selected to join the UK’s largest cat charity’s Board of Trustees. Dr Kit Sturgess, FRCVS and Nikki Butcher have been appointed by Cats Protection to sit alongside seven fellow volunteers to steer the governance of the charity. Dr...
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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,...