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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag
The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds.
A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...
Paleo Ridge expands classic range with new boneless meals for dogs
Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading provider of premium raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of two brand-new boneless meals as part of its popular Classic range.
Available in Beef and Lamb flavours, these single-protein meals contain high-quality meat and offal, made exclusively from high welfare British meat.
The new...
RSPCA launches new fireworks campaign as 14 million Brits plan private...
The RSPCA has launched a new campaign urging people to become “Kind Sparks” this fireworks season - as new research shows half of pet-owners say Bonfire Night is one of the most stressful days of the year.
The animal welfare charity has also launched an interactive map which allows users to see...
Ban for owner who left dog in emaciated condition on balcony...
A South London dog owner who failed to investigate her pet’s drastic weight loss has been handed a 10-year animal ban after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Shereane Brown of Augusta Court, Old Kent Road, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in that she caused...
National pet-care franchise celebrates pawsome milestones
Petpals is marking two significant milestones. Kerry Donn is celebrating her tenth anniversary at the helm of Petpals Chingford & Epping Forest while Phil and Alex Till of the Basingstoke are commemorating their 500th (human!) customer since launching.
Back in 2014, after being made redundant and discovering she was pregnant...
Nine animals rescued from house where surfaces and floors were coated...
A couple who let five dogs and four cats live in filthy and hazardous conditions in their home in Sunderland have been banned from keeping animals for 36 months.
Lesley Surtees and Lisa Odgers failed to heed warnings to clean up the animals’ living environment which was strewn with rubbish,...
Not your average dog’s dinner: BOOST Pet’s food recipe for business...
Prior to the introduction of ultra processed pet food in the 1950’s, in the form of canned wet food and kibble, pets were fed diets of what their humans had in ready supply. Those ingredients were not typically fresh and served on the spot. BOOST Pet is here to ‘make pet...
Research shows canine companions boost well-being
New research from The Kennel Club, released ahead of World Mental Health Day (10 October), reveals the positive impact that dogs have on their owner’s wellbeing, particularly those who struggle with stress, anxiety and loneliness.
Three in four (73%) owners find that their dog improves their mental health, as well...
Battersea welcomes ‘step in right direction’ towards fairer rental sector for...
Earlier today, the Renters' Rights Bill, which includes provisions to ensure renters are not unfairly prevented from owning pets, was debated in Parliament during the Bill’s Second Reading.
Animal welfare charity Battersea has long advocated for a fairer rental sector through its Pet Friendly Properties campaign.
At Battersea’s three centres,...
Urgent rehoming appeal for shy cats in Ashford
The RSPCA has launched a special rehoming appeal for nine timid long-stay cats in Kent who are looking to find their second chance at happiness.
Many of the cats were rescued from the same multi-cat household where they had little socialisation and interaction with humans which is believed to have...
Cat skewered in chest by bamboo saved by PDSA Vets
A cat owner from London is urging gardeners to make sure plant support canes are safely stored or capped as they clear gardens this autumn, after his cat nearly died when a bamboo cane pierced his chest.
It remains a mystery as to how three-year-old Shadow, from Plumstead in South...
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Howling hounds and creepy cats: Pet experts debunk spooky superstitions this...
As autumn nights grow longer and Halloween draws nearer, pet experts are shedding light on some of the most persistent superstitions about our furry companions.
TrustedHousesitters, the UK's leading pet-sitting platform, has gathered insights to separate fact from fiction in the animal world, addressing common beliefs about pets that often...
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