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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...
Dogs will go bananas for new Fish4Dogs treats
Fish4Dogs has added a fruity new addition to its popular range of fish-wrapped treats.
Banana wraps are delicious treats made from dry banana slices wrapped in fish skins, which will be available to buy later this month (15 February).
Included due to popular demand, banana was voted for by Fish4Dogs...
Orvis UK customers raise over £2000 for Pets as Therapy
Last week, Orvis UK presented a cheque to Pets as Therapy (PAT) from money raised by its customers.
Orvis asked customers of they would be kind enough to donate one pound for PATs between the period of October and December.
Eighteen stores in the UK helped to raise the money, with...
Very special rescue dog becomes 12,000th to find her forever home
Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding 12,000 dogs their forever home.
There is cause of double celebration at Dogs Trust Merseyside after celebrating finding 12,000 dogs their forever home, as the 12000th dog found herself without a home for the second time.
Staff at the Huyton-based rehoming centre spotted 18-month...
Three-quarters of UK pet holidaymakers choose staycations
Pet charity reveals that three-quarters of UK pet owning holidaymakers are choosing staycations over holidaying abroad.
Many UK holidaymakers are already planning their Easter and summer breaks and as a treasured member of the family many will be taking their pet.
However, Blue Cross reveals that 47% of cat or dog...
Battersea urges people to think before they turn to the internet...
Battersea Cats and Dogs Home is urging the public to consider rescuing an animal rather than using the internet to buy a dog.
They are urging the public to think before they click and do their research before considering taking on a dog as a pet.
The animal charity released new...
Internet advice leaves troubled pets out in the cold
Research reveals dog owners are putting pets’ lives in peril by turning to internet advice.
Research from pet insurer MORE TH<N has revealed pet owners are taking their pet’s lives into their own hands with over a third turning to the internet to diagnose health problems.
Of those pet owners, 50%...
Appeal after kittens found dumped in bin in Gateshead
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a bin in Gateshead.
Two kittens were discovered on Monday (28 January) in an industrial bin at the back of St Chad’s Community Project, Liddell Terrace in Gateshead.
RSPCA Inspector, Suzanne Edgar, said: “The person who found them...
Battersea cat spends 100 days in rescue centre
Six-year old Black cat Raven has been at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Old Windsor centre for 100 days.
Raven, a domestic short hair found herself at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in October last year and her hopes to find a loving home are higher than ever.
Staff at Battersea this...
Kent man in court for docking puppy’s tail with rubber band
A Kent man has been handed a community order after illegally docking the tail of a cocker spaniel puppy.
Liam Jones of Shrubcoste, Tenterdon, appeared at Maidstone Magstrates’ Court on Tuesday (29 January) where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy by attempting to dock his tail.
RSPCA...
People’s Postcode Lottery players help thousands of animals in need
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they received an incredible £800,000 last year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
The generous support has had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of animals that came through the gates of Battersea’s three rescue centres during 2018.
The funding...
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Boots walks back into his loving owner’s life after spending seven...
Boots the playful ginger Tom is enjoying his happiest Christmas ever after being reunited with his loving owners - more than seven years after getting lost, all thanks to the power of microchipping.
Mary-Ann Lloyd and her family wept tears of joy when the RSPCA brought their mischievous moggie back...
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