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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...

A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
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Vet warns about the dangers of jellyfish for dogs, as puppies...

For a human, a jellyfish sting is simply painful (unless you’re allergic) but for our four-legged friends, an encounter could be fatal. The warning comes after two puppies on Seaburn beach in Sunderland became violently ill after licking a jellyfish. Both puppies had to be rushed to the vets, as they...
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7 ways that fosters help out shelter pups

Want to help out your local animal shelter? Becoming a foster pet parent is one of the most helpful and impactful ways you can lend a helping hand to your local shelter. Meg Marrs at K9 of Mine shares several ways that foster homes can help dogs in need Fosters free...
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Collapsed bloodied dog dumped in garden

The RSPCA is investigating after a battered and bloodied dog was found collapsed in a garden in Coulsdon, London. The brown bull lurcher type - named George - was found seemingly dumped, in a collapsed state, in a woman’s garden on 2 September. She alerted the RSPCA and inspector Liz...
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The Kennel Club art gallery opens new exhibition celebrating renowned dog...

The Kennel Club Art Gallery has this week opened a new exhibition to the public, showcasing and celebrating the life and work of renowned dog artist, Julie Brenan (1948-2020). Open until April 2022 at the central London-based gallery, Julie Brenan: A Celebration includes a number of paintings demonstrating the breadth...
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London’s biggest dog event returns to celebrate everyday canine superheroes

Tickets are now on sale for London’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs, returning to ExCeL London between 20th and 21st of November. The event gives visitors the opportunity to meet, greet and cuddle hundreds of dogs, and to celebrate the ways in which man’s best friend helped thousands and have...
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Come woof, come all to festival for four-legged friends

Dogs Trust Evesham staff are hoping to meet up with former residents when DogFest West heads to Cirencester Park next weekend. This year Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which cares for around 14,000 dogs every year, is the charity partner for the dog-focused festival and will be welcoming dog lovers, potential owners and ex-residents with their forever families to the Dogs Trust Village...
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Elderly spaniel taken on by family who adopted her brother 14...

An elderly spaniel who ended up back at the animal shelter that rescued and rehomed her as a puppy 14 years earlier has now gone home with a new family - who adopted her brother originally! Springer spaniel Tandie, 14, arrived at RSPCA Cornwall’s Venton Centre, near St Columb, over...
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Rover reveals it’s pooches over partners when making post-pandemic plans

Rover.com® has revealed that over a half of British dog owners centre their social plans around their pooch rather than partner. The news comes as Rover releases its Best Pub for Dogs shortlist, part of the Great British Pub Awards, aiming to find the nation’s number one pup pub. After extended...
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PDSA Pet Care: Pet Obesity

PDSA Vets share everything you need to know to keep your pet a healthy weight. As a pet owner you’ll naturally want to give your furry friends all the treats they deserve. But, just like their owners, pets need to have the right diet and get enough exercise to stay...
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Company creates dog birthday cards to celebrate Hug Your Hound Day

Dogs have a special place in our hearts, and there’s no better time to celebrate our furry friends than on Hug Your Hound Day on Sunday 12th of September - a full day devoted to appreciating our dogs and showing them affection and love. With searches for ‘Love my hound’...
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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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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog

A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.  Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...