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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...
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Tuggs announces partnership with Wunderdog Rescue

Fresh, insect-based dog food company Tuggs has announced a partnership with Wunderdog Rescue. Wunderdog Rescue was born in 2018 when Kasey Carlin, the charity’s founder, fostered Maggie, a rescue dog from Lebanon who had suffered heart-wrenching abuse. Maggie had, devastatingly, been used as target practice. She was covered in wounds...
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Pet Fostering Service Scotland calls for ban on restrictive housing policies

Animal care charity Pet Fostering Service Scotland is calling for an end to restrictive housing policies after its service has seen a record number of people looking to put their pets up for fostering.   The charity has seen over 1,000 enquiries to use Pet Fostering Service Scotland’s aid this year, a rise in over 20% compared to last year, and...
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648 days in care: Goofball Gabe, the friendly Foxhound who wants...

Loveable foxhound Gabe has been looking for a new home for an unbelievable 684 days after being rescued by the RSPCA - but the charity hopes his wait will come to an end this Adoptober. Three year old Gabe is being looked after by the team at Felledge Animal Centre...
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Paleo Ridge unveil brand new Christmas product ahead of the festive...

Paleo Ridge are thrilled to announce the launch of their limited-edition festive feast, Christmas Turkey & Cranberry. Christmas Turkey & Cranberry has been expertly crafted to provide a nourishing yet delicious feast for your pooch complete with high-quality, wholesome ingredients. Each 500g pack contains mouth-watering British turkey meat bone and...
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Communities and charities around the world working together to eradicate rabies

As an animal welfare charity that has been operating for over 160 years, Battersea’s mission is to be ‘here for every dog and cat’. This extends far beyond the animals that Battersea takes in at their three centres. Through the charity’s Global Programmes strategy, Battersea works with rescues and...
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Acorn warning to dog owners after pets emergency dash to vets

An adorable stray dog rescued from the streets of Texas and given a new life in Britain nearly died, after he ate 25 poisonous acorns on his daily walk. Four-year-old Ollie, a Border collie-mix, was adopted from an animal rescue centre in San Antonio by kind-hearted Rachel Lake and Cory...
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Dogs Trust shines spotlight on overlooked golden oldies

Dogs Trust is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting an overlooked older dog as the nation prepares to celebrate older people on Grandparents Day (1 October). Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under...
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Healthy Hearts in pets this World Heart Day

The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, so making sure your pet's heart stays healthy is essential for a long, happy life. Thanks to the generosity of People’s Postcode Lottery players, who support PDSA with the costs of heart medications, PDSA treated around 12,000 pets...
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Dog lover and rescue dog on countdown to Cardiff half-marathon ...

A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his final few training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon on 1 October to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes. Rosie, now three,...
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World-first Yorkshire Embassy opens in London… for dogs!

London dogs and their owners experienced the joys of God’s Own Country – at a Yorkshire Embassy for pups in the heart of the capital.  Pooches claimed ‘dual gnash-ionality’ with an edible passport, stamped by TV’s The Yorkshire Vet’s Peter Wright, overseen by Ambassa-dog Yorkshire Terry the Yorkshire Terrier. They...
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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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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...