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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...
Countdown to Kittymas with Scrumbles Advent Calendars
Back by popular demand Scrumbles Advent Calendars for cats & dogs will be decking shelves nationwide from September.
Family firm Scrumbles is back this festive season with its much-loved advent calendars for dogs & cats.
The calendars contain mini versions of their guilt-free treats that are hand-baked in small batches in...
More than four in five dogs have a fear of everyday...
New research by comparethemarket.com reveals the household appliances that our precious pooches are most afraid of.
According to the study, four in five (85%) of dogs have been found to have some sort of fear, with one in five (21%) resulting in misbehaviours such as excessive barking, chewing, or chasing...
Dogs Trust Snetterton centre rehomes 10,000th dog
Staff at Dogs Trust Snetterton Rehoming Centre in Norfolk are celebrating rehoming their 10,000th dog.
Six-year-old Bobby arrived at the centre in June after being handed to Dogs Trust from another dog welfare organisation, just a few days before the rehoming centre 20th anniversary of their rebuild and official opening by HRH The Princess Royal in 2001.
Rehoming centre manager, Diane McLelland-Taylor, who has worked at Dogs Trust for...
The first pet paralympic-style games are a great success
The world’s first ever pet Paralympic-style games took place at the Bath & West Country Festival and was an un-fur-gettable event.
The Petsure Games, which were held at the Bath & West Country Festival from 27- 29th August, saw 100s of dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities get their paws in gear for one of...
Top tips for a pet-safe BBQ
With the August bank holiday weekend fast approaching, many Brits will be preparing to host the ultimate summer barbecue – but do we always consider the hidden hazards for our pets?
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing says: “From heatstroke and burns, to bin raids and broken glass, there are many...
Stray dog spends four years looking for paw-fect home
A stray lurcher has been dubbed Britain’s most unwanted dog after being rescued from the streets but missing out on a new home for four years.
Four-year-old Sue was rescued from the Bath area and arrived at the RSPCA’s Bath Cats and Dogs Home on 22 August 2017.
After marking her...
Doggy Dependency: Return to Office Life
As the nation begins to return to office life following the COVID-19 pandemic, research from Nature’s Variety, has found that one in three Brits would take a day off work sick if their pet is unwell.
The findings have been revealed as part of this International Dog Day (26th August)...
National Dog Day: The top dog-safe flowers to plant in your...
It’s estimated there are now 12.5 million dogs in the UK, making dogs the nation’s favourite pet.
And with more than 3 million households welcoming a dog during the pandemic, many families across the nation are experiencing the joys of owning a dog for the first time. But many new...
Dogs Trust Bridgend seeks home for left-behind mum
Dogs Trust Bridgend is in search of a loving new home for a doggy mum who has watched her pups head off to their forever homes one-by-one.
Five-year-old Lurcher, Tia Maria, has been overlooked whilst her pups – nine in total – have stolen the hearts of their new families and are happily settled in...
Two blind kittens hope to find their paw-fect forever home after...
Two blind kittens who were rescued by the RSPCA last Christmas are hoping to find their forever home after eight months in the charity's care being treated for problems with their eyes.
Ginger kittens Gabriel and Arthur were rescued from a builders’ yard in Peterlee, County Durham, in December last...
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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...
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