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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...
Trio of rescued guinea pigs looking for forever home
Three male guinea pigs are looking for their forever home after they were rescued from a multi-guinea pig household in Middlesex.
Yam, Parsnip and Shallot are looking for a home together and would like to be outdoor piggies with a big hutch and access to a run for them to...
Music track developed to get dogs more excited for exercise
Pet behaviourists and musicians have developed a pre-workout track for dogs deigned to stimulate them prior to exercise.
The track was commissioned by pet insurer MORE TH>N together with pet technology company PitPat, and was created in line with existing academic research around the different types of music and sounds...
Neutering event aims to tackle cat overpopulation crisis in Sheffield
The RSPCA are tackling the cat overpopulation in Sheffield by running a neutering event to urge cat owners to prevent unwanted litters and get their pets sprayed for free.
A scheme which has neutered more than 800 cats in an effort to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis is holing a...
PDSA are raising awareness for misunderstood bunnies
Leading veterinary charity, PDSA are raising awareness of the welfare of rabbits, thought to be the most misunderstood of all UK pets.
The 2018 PDSA Wellbeing (PAW) Report found that there are 540,000 rabbits (54%) living alone, despite being incredibly social animals.
Rabbits are often in hutches which are far too...
A report by Tails.com looks into whether food allergies in dogs...
Food allergies and intolerances in dogs are massively on the rise, according to a new report from data from tails.com.
The data compiled by tailor-made nutrition service, tails.com, reveals that there has been a staggering increase (75%) in requests from owners for hypoallergenic food blends since 2016, as well as...
Blue Cross ask people to put their best foot forward for...
This August, national pet charity, Blue Cross are asking pet owners to put their best foot forward and go the extra-mile to raise money for poorly and homeless pets.
The month-long ‘Steps for Pets’ event is challenging UK pet lovers and fitness fiends to take extra steps each day to...
Rescue dog lands on his paws after being adopted by a...
A rescue dog who needed a life-saving operation has landed himself a new home with the vet who saved him, thanks to the RSPCA.
German Shepherd crossbreed Alfie was brought into the RSPCA’s care for rehoming in October 2017 after a change in his owner’s circumstances, but inspector Anthony Joynes...
Fish4Dogs launch two new tasty treats for canine companions
Fish4Dogs has launched two new tasty treats that are healthy and low in calories.
The two new treats, salmon cookies and redfish & lavender crunchers are grain-free, contain no artificial preservatives or colourings and are a great alternative treat for your pooch.
The tasty treats are the ideal, ‘guilt-free’ – too...
Dogs Trust manager celebrates 30 years finding new homes for dogs
Dogs Trust Newbury is celebrating an Assistant Manager who has been helping dogs to find new home for 30 years.
Assistant Manager, Jenny Hopkins started working for the charity in 1988 as a Canine Carer but quickly progressed to Assistant Manager, back in the day when there were only four...
RSPCA warns cat owners to keep windows closed during warm weather
The RSPCA is warning cat owners to keep their windows closed as the charity hears increasing reports of cats falling from windows.
The RSPCA Herts East Branch had reports of three cats falling from windows in the space of 24 hours last week.
The animal charity also recently investigated the deaths...
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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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