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Four-legged ray of sunshine hopes to brighten up dog-lover’s life
Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home.
Lurcher Sol, whose name is that of a Roman sun god, arrived on a warm summer’s day last...
Paws.com launches Chow Down Challenge to feed shelter dogs
To support 130,000 dogs taken in by UK shelters every year, Paws.com is launching The Chow Down Challenge.
The Chow Down Challenge is a nationwide social media craze that will see 250,000 healthy meals being fed to shelter dogs across the UK by the end of the summer.
The challenge...
RSPCA offer advice for pet owners as heatwave continues
The RSPCA is advising pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe as the heatwave continues this week.
The advice comes as the charity received more than one call an hour during the first week of the heatwave (Monday 24 June – Sunday 30 June).
Over those seven days, the...
Could you give loving Gizmo a forever home?
A lonely cat who has had a rough start in life is now eager to find her purr-fect home.
Gizmo is a playful little girl who went into RSPCA care after she was abandoned by her previous owner. Unfortunately, as the owner’s other cat did not get along with...
Summer tips: Keep your pet healthy this summer
Summer can be an exciting time for pet owners, as it can means more time spent outdoors with our furry friends, but can come with many challenges.
Natural animal health company, nutravet share their tips and advice for pet owners to ensure dogs and cats stay happy and healthy to...
Tiny kitten beats odd to become sole survivor of rejected litter
Against all odds a tiny kitten managed to survive after its stressed mother couldn’t cope and three of her litter died.
Whilst it’s a myth that a mother cat will automatically reject her new born kittens if they are touched by humans; there are sadly many more real reasons why...
UK’s first Wimbledon for Dogs launching on social media
Sports fans and pet lovers around the world will be able to tune in to the first tennis tournament for dogs this year.
Pet food specialists PurePetFood.co.uk are set to host the first Woofbledon Chompionships, with the competition to be top dog and scoop up the tasty treats and trophy...
New study suggests dog can help college students
New research from Washington State University and Mars Petcare’s Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition reveals dogs may be a useful tool to help improve college student’s memory, attention and to tackle stress.
The results of the first-of-its-kind research was revealed this week at the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) conferences...
Car temperatures can rise to dangerous levels, warns PDSA
PDSA is urging owners to remember that ‘not long’ is too long when it comes to leaving dogs (or any pets) in cars.
The vet charity is also raising awareness of what to do if you come across a distressed dog in a car.
Even a parked car in the shade...
Summer crisis: RSPCA gets call about dumped animal every 6 minutes
The RSPCA is warning of a summer abandonment crisis with an 85% increase in the number of reports about dumped animals in summer months.
The oldest and biggest animal welfare charity in England and Wales is expecting to see a huge rise in calls about abandoned pets, often dumped in...
Pets at Home launch cooling range for pets during hot weather
As temperatures soar, Pets at Home has launched a range of ‘Cool Club’ cooling products designed to keep pooches from overheating in the sun.
With Brits enjoying a scorcher of a summer, the Cool Club range of products are a must-have to help keep pets cool, hydrated and protected from...
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Rhodri Samuel appointed CEO of The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, one of the UK’s leading equine welfare charities, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhodri Samuel as its new Chief Executive.
Starting in the role this week, Rhodri will bring dynamic leadership and a wealth of experience to advance the charity’s mission of rescuing...
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