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Christmas leftovers leave Labrador on emergency drip
A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment.
“My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...
Dogs Trust Manchester celebrates sixth birthday
Dogs Trust Manchester has celebrated its sixth birthday – and finding forever homes for thousands of rescue dogs.
Since opening on 23 October 214, the Denton-based rehoming centre has found homes for 4,897 dogs. It was only a matter of days after opening before they were celebrating finding a forever...
Bill finally moves step closer to tougher sentences for animal abusers
The RSPCA is thrilled that the Animal Welfare (sentencing) Bill, brought forward by Chris Loder MP, is one step closer to increasing the maximum sentence for the worst animal abusers.
On Friday (23 October), the Second Reading of the Bill was completed, and it’ll now proceed to the committee stage...
Traumatised dog injured running in front of car as fireworks go...
Vets are calling on retailers to stop selling fireworks after a rescue dog bolted and was hit by a car after she was spooked by fireworks.
Crossbreed Penny, a mix of Pug and King Charles Spaniel, ran off just when her new owner thought she’d successfully settled into her new...
Blue Cross helping to find new homes for 120 guinea pigs
Blue Cross is helping to find new homes for a group of 120 guinea pigs after taking in the biggest number of the small pets in the charity’s history.
The national pet charity’s rehoming teams stepped in to take in the guinea pigs after getting a call for help from...
Has lockdown transformed the realities of pet ownership?
Barry Rubery, Co-Founder of kasperandkitty.com shed light on how pet parents are supporting their dog's wellbeing during and following lockdown.
Lockdown completely transformed our lives; exercise regimes were thrown in the air, anxieties soared and supermarket shopping became more challenging than ever. No longer could we walk our dogs in...
Dogs Trust Snetterton appeal for ‘together forever’ home for trio of...
Dogs Trust Snetterton has launched an appeal to find a very special home with room for three senior German Spitz dogs.
This is a rare opportunity for lovers of the breed, as in the last five years (since January 2015) the centre has only seen two other German Spitz dogs...
UK faces ‘pet poverty’ crisis, warns vet charity PDSA
The UK is facing crisis levels of ‘pet poverty’, according to figures released by PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need.
The charity – which provides free and low-cost vet care for those who struggle to pay treatment costs for their sick and injured pets – said the financial...
New podcast launches as troublesome teenage pups affect 1 in 3...
A new podcast has launched to support dog owners after a recent survey found that nearly a third of dog owners feel they need more guidance when it comes to managing their dog’s behaviour.
Hosted by Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu, ‘The Pupcast’ will help puppy owners...
Two senior dogs get second chance at happiness
A pair of elderly dogs whose owner sadly passed away, have been given a second chance at happiness, thanks to Dogs Trust Salisbury.
Fifteen-year old Parsons Terriers, Roy and Sugar arrived at the rehoming centre earlier in October and were cared for by a loving foster carer who provided them...
Animal lover takes on 12 events in 12 months to raise...
A ten-year old boy from Merseyside has been raising money to help animals in need by taking on 12 evens in 12 months for the RSPCA.
Ten-year old Owen Marlowe from Southport in Merseyside has already completed a five-mile walk and a 15-mile bike rise to raise money for the...
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Santa Paws: Research reveals dogs love Christmas just as much as...
With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus.
So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...
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