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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...
Six things to consider before taking your dog swimming this spring
Swimming is a great form of exercise and entertainment for your dog. Whether you’re heading to a dog-friendly pool, a local river, lake or even the beach, the water can provide hours of fun for you and your furry friend. However, it can be a dangerous experience if you’re...
Purr-fect cat who was left with facial injuries has been ‘ghosted’...
A tabby and white cat who was left with facial injuries following a cat bite is desperately looking to find his forever home.
Lawrence, a four-year-old male cat, came into the care of the RSPCA in March 2021 after being rescued in Dagenham, East London.
He was suffering from an abscess...
Puppies rehomed for barking, peeing and chewing by one in four
Over a quarter (27%) of dog owners would consider giving up their puppy if they displayed behaviour that was mistakenly identified as ‘problematic’ for their age.
One in 10 (10%) would give them up for adoption, while 12% would take them back to the breeder and 6% would give them...
Charity seeks applications for influential research grants
Dogs Trust’s Canine Welfare Grants Committee is seeking preliminary applications from researchers for its 2022 round of grants. Over nearly two decades, projects funded by these grants have led to huge leaps forward in the understanding of and impact on canine welfare. The deadline for preliminary applications is 9th June...
Don’t leave dogs unattended in cars. Full stop
Motorists are being urged to avoid leaving their beloved pet dogs on their own in cars for any amount of time - regardless of the weather.
The experts at LeaseCar.uk and its sister site LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have been exploring the changing internal temperatures of a car with different temperatures outside. And...
RSPCA appeal: Five puppies abandoned in box in park
The RSPCA is appealing for information after five ‘vulnerable’ puppies were found abandoned in a box in a Surrey park.
A member of the public was shocked to stumble upon a small box with five crying puppies inside when they were walking through Heathervale Recreation Ground in New Haw, Addlestone,...
Dog owners warned over the dangers of purple shampoo
Bizarrely, a new TikTok trend has emerged of dog owners using purple shampoo on their dogs. While this might seem harmless enough, the sudden craze has been flagged as a concern from Head Vet at tails.com as the “chemicals within the product cause skin irritation”.
Dr Sean McCormack is warning...
Thousands of paws unite for charity across Europe
After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk is back for 2022 hosted by Adam Henson, Cotswolds farmer and rural TV Presenter.
Join us on 21stMay for a circular 3km- to 5km-walk around Waddesdon Manor, one of the UK’s loveliest National Trust sites.
Agria, the UK’s most trusted pet insurer, will...
Cat spends 365 days in RSPCA care looking for his fur-ever...
The RSPCA is appealing to find a fur-ever home for a cat called Bee Bee who has been in the charity’s care for over one year.
Bee Bee, an eight-year-old male black and white cat, was rescued last May when he was found as a stray with a large abscess...
Pet regret: Nearly one in 10 pet owners regrets not adopting
Nearly one in 10 (9%) UK pet owners who chose to purchase a cat or dog now regrets not adopting their animal companion instead, a survey by GoCompare pet insurance has revealed.
Young people are the most likely to feel this way, according to the comparison site, as 15% of...
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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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