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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks
A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.
Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
Nation’s pets to receive plenty of paw-fect presents
More than 80% of pet owners will buy a present for their pet this Christmas, an RSPCA survey found.
The survey carried out by the national animal charity discovered that 83% of animal lovers will buy their pet a Christmas present, with 44% spending up to £10 and 28% splashing...
Why Christmas is the worst time of year to get a...
Vet charity, PDSA share their advice on why the festive season is not the best time to get a new pet.
Christmas is nearly here and many children (and grown-ups alike) might be asking Santa for a cuddly puppy, cute kitten or big-eared bunny.
However, before Santa loads his sleigh...
RSPCA rallies around rabbits needing help this Christmas
The RSPCA is preparing to help hundreds of rabbits this Christmas as they gear up for a busy winter.
The animal welfare charity – one of the oldest and largest in the world – is preparing for an influx of animals needing care this winter as staff and volunteers prepare...
Fish4Dogs spreads ‘fishmas’ joy to rescue dogs & cats
Christmas came early for borders at a Worcester animal rescue centre when the CEO of Fish4Dogs played Santa.
Graham Smith delivered a host of festive goodies in order to spread a little ‘fishmas’ joy to cats and dogs currently waiting for their forever homes.
Fish4Dogs is a long-term supported of the...
RSPCA prepares to care for record number of horses this Christmas
The RSPCA is preparing to care for hundreds of horses this Christmas taking in more equines than ever before.
Hundreds of horses are expected to be taken in by the RSPCA this winter as the equine crisis continues.
The animal welfare charity rescued 5,429 animals over last Christmas period (2017) and...
Could a noise-cancelling kennel solve firework stress for pets?
With the festive season comes New Year Fireworks and an estimated 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks.
Many of us look forward to New Year Eve with the countdown to midnight and the skies illuminated by fireworks, but this can cause distress...
Blue Cross vets warn of festive dangers for pets
National pet charity Blue Cross is alerting pet owners of the many hidden dangers of the festive season.
The charity is warning of toxic foods to dangerous seasonal plants so that pet-loving families can keep their pets safe during Christmas.
Vets at Blue Cross animal Hospital in Victoria, London have already...
More than two-thirds of animal lovers plan to avoid plastics this...
According to an RSPCA poll, more than two-thirds of people are planning to avoid single-use plastics this festive season.
As part of plans for a kinder Christmas for animals, 69% of shoppers said they would try to cut down on single use plastics like straws or carrier bags.
A further...
Agria helps elderly pets this winter with lifetime insurance
Agria Pet Insurance is making lifetime cover available for pets of all ages from 1st December to 31st January 2019 inclusive.
‘Age Amnesty’ gives owners of older pets the perfect opportunity to obtain a lifetime policy and benefit from the long-term peace of mind this provides.
Having insurance for an older...
Elderly underweight pooch wears a Christmas jumper to stay warm
An underweight elderly dog in RSPCA care wears a Christmas jumper to keep warm.
Twelve-year old Staffie Marble was taken in by the RSPCA by inspectors in Birmingham after concerns were raised about his welfare.
He was underweight and suffering from a skin condition and while staff work to increase...
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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...
Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.
Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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