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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...
Preventing dog theft
PDSA vets share how to keep your furry friend safe wherever you are.
As reports of dog theft continue to be a topic of discussion in the media, it’s natural for owners to feel worried about their precious pooches. Although in some parts of the country it has been reported...
Veterinary staff take on coastal challenge to raise money for police...
Two members of staff at a veterinary surgery in Surrey were inspired by the police dogs they treat to raise money for a new charity that supports ex-working dogs in their retirement.
Practice manager Charlotte Bolshaw and Alyson Hardman, senior veterinary surgeon and owner of Rowley House Vets in Cranleigh, decided to embark on a fundraising challenge to...
Barking Brilliant – new plant-based dog food launched
New plant-based dog food launched, with the highest protein content than any other plant-based dog food in the UK.
Noochy Poochy was created by vet Lucy McKinna who set about creating a plant-based dog food to prove you can feed your pet in line with your ethics and still feel...
Roadmap delay could be ‘silver lining’ for dog owners
With Covid restrictions remaining in place in England until 19th July, Dogs Trust says it’s a ‘silver lining’ for some dog owners who now have extra time to prepare their dogs for normal life returning.
Since the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown came into effect earlier this year, Dogs Trust has...
Inseparable pair of rescue dogs searching for a way to stay...
Move over Romeo and Juliet, step aside Bey and Jay, make way Harry and Meghan, there’s a new love story unfolding now.
Meet TJ and Coral, a pair of rescue dogs who first crossed paths when they were both brought to Battersea’s Old Windsor centre at the start of the...
Helping Your Puppy Adjust to Life after Lockdown
A brand new 'Pupcast' podcast from Natures Menu discusses how to manage new situations for your puppy as we move out of lockdown.
Among 3.2 million people buying a pet during lockdown*, research** revealed that 22% found looking after their pup more difficult than they thought, making the prospect of...
RSPCA braces for influx of cats during kitten season
The RSPCA is bracing for an influx of unwanted kittens coming into its care this kitten season.
Kitten season, when most litters of kittens are born, runs from May to September, and often sees charities like the RSPCA overwhelmed with cats and kittens coming into its rescue centres.
Cats were the...
100kg mastiff is adopted by family with heart as big as...
A 100kg mastiff called Galahad - who made news around the world after a Dogs Trust appeal to find his forever home - has been adopted.
Galahad is the biggest-ever dog cared for at Dogs Trust Canterbury Rehoming Centre and the same weight as a baby elephant.
The friendly four-year-old boy has had a lot of change in his life, so it was very important to find him the perfect match.
He’s been living with his...
Man banned from keeping animals for life after leaving two dogs...
A man has been banned from keeping all animals for life and sentenced to an eighteen week suspended prison sentence following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA.
Mark Anthony Booth (DOB 11/12/1985) of Wingfield Road, Rotherham, was sentenced at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 8 June.
He pleaded guilty to three...
New competition crowns the UK’s best wet dog!
From rolling around in puddles to playtime at the beach, our furry friends certainly love to get their fur wet when out and about.
But which wet dog takes the crown as the cutest? A new and un-fur-gettable competition by dog-friendly holiday specialist Canine Cottages reveals once and for all...
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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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