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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme
The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity.
The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award.
Learning at Work Week takes place...
Puppy sellers jailed for involvement in £850,000 fraud
Three people have been sent to prison for their involvement in an Essex puppy selling ring found to have made an estimated £850,000.
Kelly Jean Bennett and Ricky Jay Bennett, both of Weymouth Drive, Chafford Hundred, Grays; and Stacey Jane Hayward, of West Thurrock, all appeared at Basildon Crown Court...
Small/Mixi Pairs winners announced at Discover Dogs
Louise and Alan Bray, from Dartford, Kent, with their dogs Louandi Island Storm (Island) and AG CH Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita), won the Small/Mixi Pairs Final at London’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs, run by The Kennel Club.
The Small/Mixi Pairs Challenge consists of several heats of jumping....
Dog in deep doodoo is rescued by RSPCA and Hants Fire...
A black labrador who fell into a three metre deep sewer has been rescued by the RSPCA and Hampshire Fire & Rescue’s Animal Rescue team.
Having popped out for 45 minutes, Ollie’s owners panicked when there was no sign of their beloved pet on their return. Something just didn’t smell...
Experts advise how to prevent a road accident when walking your...
The days are getting colder and the nights darker as we approach the winter season. With loud and distracting seasonalities, such as Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve approaching, it's crucial that pet owners have as much advice as possible to keep their dogs safe this winter.
Following a 23%...
Dog who spent almost five years in kennels finally finds forever...
A dog who spent almost five years in RSPCA care has finally found his perfect match and is settling in well.
Lurcher Albie was rescued by RSPCA inspectors as part of an investigation just before Christmas in 2017 and remained in the charity’s care while the case progressed. However, once...
Successful Discover Dogs event in London thanks to volunteers
Thousands of visitors enjoyed The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event in London this weekend, meeting and greeting 200 different breeds and speaking to experts.
Taking place on the 15 and 16 October at ExCeL London, the capital’s biggest dog event run by The Kennel Club, saw the return of exciting...
Cats in need of fur-ever homes as charity is bursting at...
Two of Cats Protection’s adoption centres are issuing an appeal for adopters for overlooked moggies as the demand on their services rises.
Puss Cat, Holly, Ellie, Pushkin and Pearl are all seeking their purr-fect forever homes while waiting lists for cats to come into care are shooting up.
While they await...
Top tips for pet owners during autumn
With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners.
At this time of year, we also see the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can be stressful for many pets. Being aware of hazards for...
More rabbits rescued as less people seek to adopt due to...
The number of rabbits being taken in by rescue centres has surged as people look to give up their pets due to the cost of living crisis.
In 2021, the RSPCA’s centres and branches across England & Wales took in 2,731 rabbits; a 7% increase compared to 2020 (2,549).
The figures...
Calling for pet lovers: Cards collection to support charity StreetVet
National charity StreetVet has partnered for the second year with the small paper brand lil wabbit to create a new collection of Christmas cards to support the charity’s mission to provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.
In support of StreetVet, the “lil wabbit x StreetVet...
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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire
A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated.
Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
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