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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas

Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?  The RSPCA is urging pet...
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Bringing home your first feline friend : How to care for...

Whether you’re introducing a kitten or a slightly older puss into your home, it’s a big commitment which requires important research to not only ensure you can meet their needs, but that you’re a good fit for each other too. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “It’s a wonderful experience...
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More Crufts on TV than ever before

Dog lovers can look forward to a record-breaking 16 hours and 15 minutes of television coverage when Crufts returns to Channel 4 and More4 this March to celebrate the world’s largest dog show. This is 75 minutes more than the 2020 show which was then a record in itself and...
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Dogs who live life side-by-side seek forever home together

A pair of dogs who must always be touching each other and live life side-by-side are looking for a forever home together. Seven-year-old Fred and eight-year-old Louis came into the care of RSPCA Cornwall’s Venton Animal Centre, in St Columb, when their owner could no longer look after them. The crossbreeds...
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Search for the UK’s first pup star begins

Do you know a dog that can bark along to Britney, howl to Hughie or whine along to Whitney? Now is the time to showcase that pup’s amazing (or hilarious) talent! Canine Cottages have launched a brand new competition to find the most musical dogs across the UK, with one...
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Growing dog owners’ community unveils launch of personalised merch just in...

Fast-growing dog owners’ community, Crumble & Bert, has unveiled its latest range of dog walking accessories ‘for hoomans’ with the launch of personalised merchandise - just in time for Mother’s Day. Established in 2021 by two sisters, Annabel and Hannah, Crumble & Bert, was inspired by their love for...
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Dogged devotion leads teenage dog lover to take on Everest challenge

A 13-year-old dog lover is counting down to a challenge of a lifetime, inspired by her love of our four-legged friends. On the 2 April Leah-Mai Rimmington will begin an eight-day, 82-mile trek to Mount Everest base camp. She will brave ice-cold temperatures and the risk of altitude sickness, frostbite...
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Paul O’Grady falls head over tails for stray Battersea sausage dog

Paul O’Grady has adopted another Battersea rescue dog, who he fell in love with during recent filming of the hit TV show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. Sausage, a Wire-Haired Dachshund, captured the TV presenter’s heart when she found herself in the care of Battersea’s London centre after...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary opens its doors for 2022

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is delighted to share its events schedule for 2022. This year, the charity is able to offer even more opportunities for people to come and visit their rescued horses and ponies and find out why the work they do matters. Covid restrictions over the last two...
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Cat best friends with ten year age gap looking for special...

The RSPCA in Canterbury is appealing to find a home for two bonded cats who came into the charity’s care as their owner could no longer care for them. Fluffy and Floss arrived at the RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton District Branch in London in December last year and have...
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Two dog-friendly pancake recipes to try this Shrove Tuesday

This Shrove Tuesday, many of us will be planning a good old-fashioned Pancake Day celebration. So, why not get our furry friends involved? Quite possibly one of the best foodie days of the year, Pancake Day is a time where we can completely indulge in sugary, buttery goodness without feeling...
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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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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...