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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...
RSPCA behaviourist team receives funding boost to help lockdown dogs
The RSPCA’s team of behaviourists has received a generous donation from petcare company Purina which will help provide 101 dogs with behavioural support.
The donation will help the behaviourist team at the RSPCA provide extra support for those dogs who need it the most.
Even before the pandemic, behaviour problems were...
The ‘Agria CatWalk’ raises £13,000 for cats in need
Thanks to the involvement of thousands of cats and their owners this May, Agria Pet Insurance has donated £13,000 to UK animal rescues.
Almost 7,000 cats, and over 23,000 cat ‘parents’ and cat-lovers, joined a month-long celebration of all cats via the “Agria CatWalk” competition.
The Agria CatWalk was created to...
Spring cleaning carpets and rugs has never been easier
BISSELL® introduce its new PowerClean, which is great for cleaning up muddy paws, to its extensive range of floor cleaners.
This spring get down, and not dirty with your carpets and rugs. Deep cleaning is hygenic not just on the surface, but also into the deapths of the carpet fibres...
YuMOVE teams up with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to create the ‘World’s Best...
Pet supplement brand, YuMOVE have teamed up with interior design guru and national treasure, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to create the ‘World’s Best Dog House’.
Dog ownership has skyrocketed from 9 million to 12 million across Great Britain. The ‘World’s Best Dog House’, which launches today, has been created to encourage all...
RSPCA calls on animal lovers to sign-up for the Great North...
The RSPCA is calling on animal lovers to don their trainers and take part in the Great North Run for Team Animal this September.
The charity still has places left for the popular half marathon in Newcastle.
Kimberley Nunn, from Leeds, is taking part in the race on September 12 after...
Surprise arrival of Solar the foal at sanctuary
Staff at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary had a welcome surprise upon their arrival to work this week when rescue pony Sandy unexpectedly gave birth to a healthy colt foal.
Named Solar, the foal is the first to be born during 2021 at the equine welfare charity based in Newton...
Dumped cat sees fate intervene when her finders fall in love...
A couple who found an abandoned cat on their morning walk fell in love her and with the help of Mayhew we're able to offer her a new home.
Otto and her husband came across a young feline trapped inside a litter box on their morning walk and noticed that...
RSPCA delight as ban on ‘cruel’ glue traps is step closer
Proposals to bring in a ban on the use of glue traps have been welcomed by the RSPCA as they reveal they have been called to hundreds of incidents involving the sticky traps over the last five years.
This week a Private Member’s Bill was introduced calling for a...
Wellness garden created at Dogs Trust Shoreham Rehoming Centre
Staff and volunteers at Dogs Trust Shoreham have joined together to create cool, calming spaces to enjoy with the dogs now summer has arrived.
Led by Maintenance Operative Ryan Hawkins (pictured above with Banjo), the team are creating a “Wellness Garden” and shelters where staff and their four-legged friends can...
£5,000 fines for animal cruelty offences under new Penalty Notices Bill
Individuals who commit offences against animals will face fines of up to £5,000 under new legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday.
The fines will be introduced to ensure that offenders face tougher penalties for crimes in addition to the existing maximum 5 year prison sentence for the most serious offences.
The...
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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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