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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...
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Rescued spaniel ‘thriving’ as police dog as previous owner in court...

A dog who was rescued after his owner was caught on CCTV abusing him is now working as a sniffer dog with the police. Spaniel Marshall was spotted on CCTV cowering in fear at a supported living home in Devon while a teenager kicked him, hit him, picked him up...
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Agria Charity Dog Walk raises over £35,000 for animal charities across...

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk returned for 2022 on 21st May, raising over £37,000 for animal charities and their amazing causes across the continent. Here in the UK, Brits raised just over £10,000 for a selection of animal rescues including Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for...
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RSPCA fears cost of living increase could lead to cat welfare...

The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering as it braces for an influx of cats during the kitten season. The charity sees a peak in cats coming into its care between May and September - when most kittens are born - but, as the nation also faces a cost...
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Plasterer to scoot from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in...

Lee Nicolaou, a plasterer from Bournemouth, is taking on an epic kick scooter challenge, riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to raise money for Dogs Trust and in memory of his beloved dog, Eddy.   After sadly losing 12-year-old Eddy to cancer last year, Lee felt so lost without his...
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Expert shares top 10 tips for keeping your dogs’ cool this...

Summer is the season all British people look forward to. It provides well needed vitamin D, fun day trips, holidays abroad and not to mention the long summer days spent playing outdoors with our furry friends. But with higher temperatures, comes a higher chance of dehydration, heat stroke, burnt...
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Patriotic Paws: Top tips for a pet-safe Jubilee weekend

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (2–5 June) weekend fast approaching, many of us can’t wait for an extended weekend of celebrations. But as we look forward to hanging up the bunting, preparing for street parties and waving our Union Jacks, national vet charity, PDSA, is encouraging pet owners to keep...
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UK Pet Retailer of the Year says no to rawhide in...

Family-owned pet chain Just for Pets has just announced its transition to a more natural, sustainable approach to both products and practice, with the launch of its ‘No More Rawhide’ campaign — placing a ban on any future sales of rawhide products across the chain. The pet retailer, who recently...
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Teenager accomplishes Everest challenge for the love of dogs

Leah-Mai Rimmington is just 13 years old and has already completed a challenge of a lifetime, by trekking 82 miles to Mount Everest Base Camp, raising £2,025 for Dogs Trust. Inspired to take on the epic adventure for a worthy cause, dog-loving Leah chose to fundraise for Dogs Trust Loughborough,...
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Experts reveal how to remove muddy paw prints from soft furnishings

When you have a pup, accidents can happen, especially after a long muddy walk in the rain. Unfortunately, soft furnishings including sofas, cushions, rugs and blankets can often be the casualties of these accidents with our fluffy friends. The team at tails.com have revealed the best ways to remove those...
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Hampshire pet owners feel the pinch in pet care due to...

Pet owners are feeling the pinch in pet care with the cost of living continuing to rise leaving a record number of dogs abandoned or given up for adoption. A leading pet food and accessory retailer in Southampton says pet food stores have a duty of care to combat the...
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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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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...