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Dog resuscitated by RNLI volunteers
A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers.
Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they...
PDSA Order of Merit awarded to Medical Detection Dog, Pal
A Medical Detection Dog from Kent has been honoured by leading veterinary charity, PDSA for his outstanding devotion to his owner.
Eight-year old Labrador, Pal is trained to detect changes in blood sugar levels for his diabetic pet owner and was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – an animal...
Cat Crisis: RSPCA rescues three cats every hour
The RSPCA is bracing itself for an influx in cats and kittens as latest figures reveal on average they take in three cats every hour.
Last year (2018), the RSPCA’s centres and branches took in 28,986 cats and more than 90,000 cats over the last three years.
Most kittens are typically...
Vets hail pet heroes
New research has shown just how important pets are to our lives, from providing companionship to offering physical and mental health support.
More than half of people admit that they pet increases their happiness (57%) and helps relieve stress/anxiety (56%), while 43% admit a cat, dog or rabbit increases physical...
Legal experts reveal laws that all pet owners need to know
In 2018, the UK population was an estimated 5.1 million, which means around 45% of British homes housed a domesticated animal.
Owning a pet is a huge responsibility and can bring happiness but it is up to n owner to ensure that the welfare of that pet is a priority.
To...
Fish4Dogs set for TV campaign
Fish4Dogs is set to undertake its first ever television campaign next month to encourage owners to ‘Switch to Fish’.
‘The Run’ features a man and his dog enjoying their run over the moors as they consider the health benefits of a switch to fish.
The ad will run on TV...
Dog found on railway finds her family with help from Battersea
A Siberian Husky who was found on railway tracks in Southwark has been reunited with her owners, thanks to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Two-year old Kinky was taken to the charity's London centre by a local dog warden after she had been found dangerously wandering on the tracks...
Dogs Trust Bridgend’s oldest dog seeks loving retirement home
Staff at Dogs Trust Bridgend are appealing for a home for their oldest resident who is the human equivalent of 98 years old.
Taking the accolade is Tilly, who at 14 years old, found herself in the care of the Pen-y-Fai rehoming centre in February after her owners were no...
Lucky ferret rescued from waste pipe
The RSPCA and fire brigade rescued a ferret from a waste pipe two-storeys high.
A fearless ferret who got herself stuck in a waste pip at the top of a two-storey building was rescued by the RSPCA and fire services.
The female ferret, now named Lucky by the RSPCA, was...
Research reveals pet ownership decreases loneliness
New research reveals that Brits are losing their sense of connection with others, with feelings of loneliness and anxiety overwhelming the nation.
According to a new study by Mars Petcare UK, a fifth of adults now feel more comfortable interreacting with people online than they do in person.
As a result,...
Police statistics show UK cat thefts rise sharply
From 2015 to 2018 cat thefts recorded by police revealed a sharp increase of 144%.
Yorkshire-based pet insurance company, The Insurance Emporium has been working with pet theft reform campaigners, Pet theft Awareness on insights into cat theft trends in the UK.
Pet Theft Awareness requested information on cat theft...
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating the net packaging from the...
PDSA vets saved the life of six-month-old kitten, Bear, after he ate netting from the Christmas roast beef, causing his insides to ‘concertina’ up together. Without emergency surgery, Bear would’ve died.
The incident took place last Boxing Day at his owner Joshua Simpson’s home in Darlington. Bear required a potentially...
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