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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...
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Gift guide: Fur-bulous festive pressies from the RSPCA this Christmas

This Christmas should be a happy time for all, including the animals who share our lives. Cats will spend long winter nights curled up by our side. Dogs will play with wrapping paper. Some animals will even receive their own special Christmas presents. But without urgent action, not every animal...
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New home for guinea pigs provides perfect staging post for awareness...

Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is underway, with a Wild West habitat dedicated to the UK’s popular furry pets providing the perfect staging post to launch. Hog Springs is a new environment where rescued guineas have been given a delightful space for daily adventures at Northumberland Zoo. And with the summer...
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Vets Autumn warning as new seasonal dangers arise for pets

Autumn is upon us! It’s the season for muddy woodland walks and enjoying the delights this time of year has to offer.  Although autumn can be beautiful, it’s important to be aware of the seasonal dangers that could be harmful to your pet. PDSA’s vet team shares some key things...
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New partnership between Dogs Trust and Butternut Box will reduce rabies...

In the lead-up to World Rabies Day on 28 September, Dogs Trust has announced a new partnership with fresh dog food company Butternut Box in a project that will reduce rabies cases in Thailand.  The UK’s largest canine welfare charity also has an international team, Dogs Trust Worldwide, helping dogs...
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RSPCA caring for mum and kittens following complicated birth

The RSPCA is caring for a mum cat and her newborn kittens after they became tangled in the umbilical cord during a complicated labour, resulting in the death of three kittens with another injured. The RSPCA was contacted after the cats were taken to a vet practice in Derby on...
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Leading vet shares helpful guide for pet owners to keep dogs...

A new season officially begins on 22 September, as the autumn equinox marks the shift in seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.  With the leaves changing colour and a chill in the air, the new season can bring endless fun with autumn walks across moors and woodland – however hidden hazards...
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Appeal after emaciated cat dumped in box on doorstep near Canterbury

The RSPCA is appealing for information about how an elderly cat was left for dead on a doorstep in Kent. The black and white female cat was found inside a storage box at a private address in St. Alban’s Road in Hersden near Canterbury on the morning of September 6....
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Clarks Village reveals top dogs for public vote in Pawsome Pooch...

One of these dogs will win the title of Clarks Village’s Canine Executive Officer after being shortlisted for a public vote. The contest will award just one pup the prestigious ‘CEO’ role, in charge of all things dog-related at the Somerset shopping outlet after attending the dog-friendly Pawsome Pooch event.  Hundreds...
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Cat who comforts trafficked women named National Cat of the Year...

A seven-year-old London cat who lives at a safe house for women who have been enslaved, exploited and trafficked has been named National Cat of the Year by Cats Protection. Black-and-white Marley beat thousands of other entries to be named overall winner in the nation’s biggest celebration of cats, held at London’s...
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RSPCA cattery in Cheshire caring for ‘unprecedented’ number of kittens 

An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire says it is taking in stray and abandoned kittens at an ‘alarming’ rate and is urging the public to do their bit by getting their pets neutered. Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich is currently looking after 45 kittens under six months old and says it has...
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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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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...