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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Missing cat reunited with owner after seven painful weeks of worry

Elderly cat Fred went missing from his new home in Cleethorpes for seven weeks before he was rescued by the RSPCA and reunited with his worried owner - thanks to the microchip. It was 6.20am on March 30 and the cold, snowy weather had just set in when 14-year-old tabby...
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Newborn puppies with umbilical cords still attached dumped in bin bag...

Dedicated RSPCA staff are providing round-the-clock care to a litter of newborn puppies who were found abandoned in a bin bag in the woods just hours after being born. The litter of 11 newborn pups was found by passersby who were walking through a wooded area off Heath Lane, Huddersfield,...
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How much sleep do your pets need

Animal loving Brits are being told the ample amount of sleep their pets need to re energise and live a healthy lifestyle. Fitted furniture experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have researched how much sleep is considered a normal amount for our pets. All animals are different and they don’t all sleep at night....
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Missing Durham cat reunited with owner after seven years

As UK’s largest lost and found pet database urges more owners to check their details this National Microchipping Month Smudge, a cat from Darlington, has this week been reunited with his owners, having gone missing seven years ago from his home. Now eight years old, Smudge was a kitten when...
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Tips and tricks to prevent dognapping

Dogs – they really are a human’s best friend. So much so, dogs are the most commonly owned pet within the UK. So, what can dog owners across the nation do to ensure the safety of their pooches? Lynne Fisher, Marketing and Sales Support Manager at Cliverton, a specialist supplier...
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RSPCA creates new accommodation due to high numbers of unwanted bunnies

The RSPCA has seen a 49% increase in rabbits coming into its care during the first five months of this year - and the charity is now building more accommodation at centres to help keep up with demand. RSPCA Felledge in Chester le Street, County Durham, is taking in rabbits...
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How being a pet parent is great for your social life

Our four-legged friends are known for being great companions but they can also improve our social lives. Recent studies show that pets help us create strong, long-lasting friendships with one another that can result in a range of health and wellbeing benefits. Robin Hargreaves, Vet Panel Lead at Agria Pet Insurance,...
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Nationwide competition crowns the ‘Most Heroic’ and ‘Most Promising’ Assistance Dogs

Agria Pet Insurance - one of the world’s leading animal insurers – has announced the winners of its Pup to Old Aged Pup (OAP) competition. The initiative, which celebrates dogs at all stages of their lives, sees the pet insurance specialist shine a light on the older dogs that have...
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Dogs Trust urges businesses to open a dialogue about bringing dogs...

Businesses participating in ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’ on Friday 24 June should see it as an opportunity to open an honest and frank dialogue with their workforce about the benefits, challenges and feasibility of bringing dogs to work, says Dogs Trust. Britain saw a rise in dog ownership...
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Generation Pup study reveals data on dog neutering

A Dogs Trust study exploring factors related to dog owners’ decision to neuter their dogs and their attitudes to this procedure, found that about 60% of dogs in a UK/ROI study were neutered by 15 months of age. The data on neutering, a procedure often used by veterinary and...
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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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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...