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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...
A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family.
Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
Successful Discover Dogs event in London thanks to volunteers
Thousands of visitors enjoyed The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event in London this weekend, meeting and greeting 200 different breeds and speaking to experts.
Taking place on the 15 and 16 October at ExCeL London, the capital’s biggest dog event run by The Kennel Club, saw the return of exciting...
Cats in need of fur-ever homes as charity is bursting at...
Two of Cats Protection’s adoption centres are issuing an appeal for adopters for overlooked moggies as the demand on their services rises.
Puss Cat, Holly, Ellie, Pushkin and Pearl are all seeking their purr-fect forever homes while waiting lists for cats to come into care are shooting up.
While they await...
Top tips for pet owners during autumn
With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners.
At this time of year, we also see the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can be stressful for many pets. Being aware of hazards for...
More rabbits rescued as less people seek to adopt due to...
The number of rabbits being taken in by rescue centres has surged as people look to give up their pets due to the cost of living crisis.
In 2021, the RSPCA’s centres and branches across England & Wales took in 2,731 rabbits; a 7% increase compared to 2020 (2,549).
The figures...
Calling for pet lovers: Cards collection to support charity StreetVet
National charity StreetVet has partnered for the second year with the small paper brand lil wabbit to create a new collection of Christmas cards to support the charity’s mission to provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.
In support of StreetVet, the “lil wabbit x StreetVet...
Middlesex woman banned from keeping cats in RSPCA prosecution
*Warning contains distressing images*
A Harrow woman has been banned from keeping cats for ten years after causing unnecessary suffering to her pet cat by failing to deal with the cause of the animal’s poor body condition, weight loss and ill health.
In a prosecution brought by the RSPCA, Nicola Sabrina...
5 grooming hacks to keep your dog looking dapper
Dog grooming is an essential that every owner needs to incorporate into their routine. Whether it is the luscious curls of a Cockapoo, or the thick mane of a German Shepherd, dogs of all kinds need grooming.
From day-to-day tips to long-term changes, Hannah Sparrey and Annabel Hesketh, co-founders of...
‘Biggest ever’ resident found happy ending with big-hearted family
Bella, a six-year-old, 64kg St Bernard, has found her happy ending after being adopted from Dogs Trust West London at the end of June by devoted new owner, Joshua Jenkinson from Hampshire.
Bella’s new family previously adopted one of the heaviest dogs to ever reside at the rehoming centre, six-year-old...
National Greyhound Vets’ Conference helps usher in new welfare strategy
Last week, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) welcomed specialist veterinary surgeons, students and researchers from around the country for its annual Vets' Training Day.
Hosted at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 4th October, it was the first time the event had been held in person since the start...
Southampton pet retailer welcomes regional dog training superstar
Southampton based pet food and accessory retailer has welcomed a dog-training superstar to its team in a bid to become the leading pet store across the south.
Healthy Pet Store based in Totton is on a mission to be the cornerstone of pet knowledge and expertise across Hampshire, influencing the...
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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high
As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.
The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068.
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