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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...
As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes.
One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
The Kennel Club invites dogs and owners to ‘Have a Go’...
The Kennel Club, the organisation behind Crufts, is inviting dogs and owners based in the south east to its ‘Have a Go’ training day and special show, hosted by Windsor Dog Show Society on Saturday 2 July at Home Park, Windsor.
Owners can find out what it’s like to compete...
RSPCA centre seeks special end of life home for ‘super sweet’...
An RSPCA animal centre in the West Midlands is urgently looking for a foster home for a cat with skin cancer to live out her remaining days.
Kitkat, who turned nine yesterday (15 June), has been at the charity’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Burton upon Trent, for nearly four...
Battersea welcomes long-awaited new pet friendly policies for renters and landlords
Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet.
The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign....
Cat owners fear cost of living crisis will impact their pets
Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA.
The groundbreaking inaugural report* - the Animal Kindness Index - is based on...
New images show how dogs really see the world compared to...
Ever wondered how our dogs really see the world? Dog-friendly holiday lettings company, Canine Cottages, helped by Rhian Rochford, a vet at PocketVet, has researched dogs’ vision, to understand how they see things in term of colour, clarity and dimension.
And with 8.5 million British households owning a dog, and 84%...
Five dog-friendly festivals paw-fect for 2022
Festivals are about celebrating the outdoors with great events to enjoy alongside family and friends. So why not bring along your four-legged best friend to take part as well?
Of course, not all festivals are suitable for dogs. Some can be too loud, uncomfortable, and stressful for our fur babies....
Vet shares important advice on chipping your pets!
June is National Microchipping Month and serves as a great reminder for pet owners of the importance of making sure their four legged friends are microchipped.
Microchipping your dog has been mandatory in the UK since 2016, however, there seems to be a widespread knowledge gap regarding microchipping. Fortunately, Pooch...
Cost-of-living crisis is impacting on how the nation cares for its...
Research carried out for the UK’s leading canine charity, Dogs Trust, has shown that more than a third (35%) of the dog owners in the UK think the rising cost-of-living in the UK is making it more difficult to give their dogs all they need.
The new regular poll, carried...
Vet shares how to keep dogs cool in predicted 34C
The Met Office has issued health alert warning for Friday with UK temperatures expected to reach 34C.
With this in mind, Pooch & Mutt’s in-house Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Linda Simon, shares vital advice on keeping your dog cool in the heat.
Read Dr Linda Simon’s detailed advice below:
Walk in the early...
Dogs Trust Loughborough celebrates ten years of finding dogs their forever...
Dogs Trust Loughborough has been celebrating their tenth anniversary over the past month, honouring the amazing work of the staff, volunteers and donors who have helped to find over 5,500 dogs their forever homes.
Throughout May, the team at the rehoming centre held several events which were enjoyed by all,...
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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...
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