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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...
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Couple given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals are found in...

A couple from Lancashire have been given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals - including numerous dogs in crates - were found at their house in Colne. Conditions at the property in Calder Street were described by an RSPCA inspector as “shocking,” with dog faeces visible on the walls and...
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Super six Collies at Dogs Trust Kenilworth hope to round-up new...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is appealing for canine lovers of Collies to offer a home to one of the ‘Super Six’ they are currently caring for.  In the last few months the centre has had an influx of Collies so the team are hoping that fans of this high-energy breed will...
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New research reveals the levels Brits will go to for their...

New research has revealed the lengths we will go to for our beloved pets as findings of The We’re All for Pets 2023 Report are revealed. Two thirds (67%) of dog and cat owners admit they have dumped, or are on the brink of dumping, a partner because their pet didn’t like...
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RSPCA celebrates 15 years of public services’ outstanding animal welfare

Applications are now open for the RSPCA’s iconic PawPrints awards, which recognises public bodies who go the extra mile for animals and their welfare.  Running since 2008, the RSPCA’s flagship PawPrints awards remains the only scheme of its kind, recognising local authorities and public bodies for going above and beyond...
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UK’s hotspots for dog fouling revealed

With the summer months approaching, and many of us considering walks in the warmer weather, research has revealed the areas in the UK where you’re most likely to stumble upon, or step in, dog foul. The study by Comparethemarket reveals the UK’s hotspots for dog fouling, as well as which area issues...
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Shocking horse welfare case shows animal rescue charities are needed more...

In June 2022 Andalusian horses Hugo and Gabriel were found severely underweight and suffering with sores and lice. It’s unusual to find such beautiful Andalusian horses in this state, but this situation is a familiar one for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary.  Rosy Lewis, Sanctuary Care Lead at The Mare and...
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Dogs, pups and parrot found living in squalid conditions at Yorkshire...

Three members of a family have been banned from keeping animals for three years after the RSPCA found seven dogs, including two puppies, and a parrot living in dreadful conditions at a Sheffield property. Claire Wainwright from Sheffield, pleaded guilty to two animal cruelty offences relating to a shepherd puppy...
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Coronation chicken dish for dogs this Coronation

Especially created to mark the Kings’ Coronation, Hug – the UK’s first premium ready meals dogs – has created a delicious, limited-edition Coronation Chicken dish for dogs. To ensure dogs across the nation can celebrate in true royal style on this momentous occasion, the naturally balanced special recipe is made with British chicken...
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Rover’s search for a psychic dog to predict Eurovision!

Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that three-quarters of Brits (83%) believe their dog has some kind of psychic ability or can read their mind. According to the study of over 1,000 dog parents in the UK, almost two-thirds (65%) have let their...
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Finalists announced in Cats Protection’s National Cat Awards 2023 

A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of cats. From sociable cats that spread cheer wherever they go to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the running to...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...