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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...
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RSPCA celebrates 200 years: 111 pets rehomed each day, 400 laws...

The RSPCA has revealed it has found loving new homes for 111 pets everyday over the past decade, as it urges people to join its million-strong movement for animals to mark its 200th year. New figures show the world’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity has found a new home...
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New Year, new home for ‘toy-loving’ three-legged cat who was rescued...

A three-legged cat whose five kittens died from a severe flea infestation is being ‘thoroughly spoiled’ in her new home, her family have said. Black and white Tuna and two of her babies were rescued by the RSPCA from a property in Grimsby after the animal welfare charity was contacted...
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National Obesity Week: vet urges dog owners to protect their pet

Next week is National Obesity Week, and with clinical studies finding that up to 65% of dogs are obese or overweight, a vet has shared advice for preventing this and tips for what to do if your pet is already overweight.    Jackie Marshall, a qualified vet and Technical Advisor at...
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10-year-old dog reunited with his owners on New Year’s Day thanks...

A beloved 10-year-old Toy Poodle, who was brought to Battersea’s London centre after being found wandering the streets alone, has now safely returned home after the charity was able to find his owners thanks to his microchip.   Staff were surprised to see Lammy arrive at their centre in the...
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The veterinary professionals and practices crowned champions in the Burgess Excel...

The organisers of the Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the dedication and hard work of veterinary practices and individuals to improving the welfare of the UK’s rabbits and guinea pigs, are delighted to announce the 2023 winners and finalists. A judging panel comprising industry experts, veterinary professionals and rabbit...
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RSPCA appeal after emaciated lurcher abandoned and ‘left to die’ on...

An emaciated dog who was abandoned on Christmas Day in North Yorkshire was in such an appalling state she was lucky to be found alive. Rosie, a seven-year-old lurcher, was collapsed and barely responsive when she was discovered hidden in a hedgerow at Spen Common Lane near Tadcaster at about...
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Dogs Trust Manchester celebrates first dog of 2024 to find new...

The team at Dogs Trust Manchester have a spring in their step after the New Year got off to the best start possible. No sooner had the doors opened at the Denton-based centre to welcome in 2024 than four-year-old Spaniel Crossbreed, Fran, was wagging her tail in welcome as her...
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The paw-fect New Year’s Resolutions to help pups and the planet

As dog owners embark on a brand-new year, many will curate New Year’s resolutions and then look for ways to put them into practice. Many of us rarely keep our resolutions beyond ‘Quitters Day’ on the second Friday in January, which is why Agria Pet Insurance is sharing how combining...
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Healthy pet-food brand launched by ex Made In Chelsea star

Wild Pack is the new healthy pet-food brand founded by Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo. With meals packed with all-natural nutritious raw vegetables, British meat and vitamin-rich ingredients. Wild Pack is calling for dog owners to make a pact with their pets by making a switch to raw food because...
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Budgies abandoned in their cage in Liverpool park just days before...

Two budgies are recovering in RSPCA care after being abandoned at Sefton Park in Liverpool. The birds were found next to their cage after being spotted by a member of the public at about 2.20pm on Monday 18 December. They were successfully caught by animal rescue officer David Mcelwee after the...
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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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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...