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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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The gavel is raised on auction lots for Dogs Trust

Two works of art going under the hammer in an upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Auction could raise thousands of pounds for the Dogs Trust. An original oil painting by artist and calligrapher Ahmed Moustafa and a David Hockney signed poster have been generously donated to the charity by supporters...
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RSPCA appeals for pet food donations as food bank project expands...

The RSPCA is appealing for pet food donations from kind animal lovers to help the pet food bank project expand into North East England. RSPCA Animal rescue Officer (ARO) Heather Wade is coordinating the effort across South Tyneside and Newcastle to ensure that owners who are struggling with the costs...
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Dogs Welcome – National Trust up their game to welcome four...

The National Trust, in partnership with Forthglade, have launched a new initiative to improve access for four-legged friends across the beautiful places that the Trust cares for in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. From introducing more dog-friendly trails, dog waste bins, wash down areas, and drinking stations, as part of...
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Dog-lover cycles around UK and Ireland in aid of Dogs Trust

A dog-lover from London is cycling around the UK and Ireland in aid of Dogs Trust. The grueling challenge will see him do around 1,100 miles – the equivalent of London to Rome. Phil Mcdermott is one-week into his fundraising effort – which started on 17 September - and has already cycled from London to Edinburgh. Phil said:  “I am not a professional...
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Six pet-friendly staycations for autumn/winter

As we transition into autumn, Sykes Holiday Cottages has rounded up its best dog-friendly properties which still have availability this year. From medieval and market towns to chocolate box cottages and seaside breaks, these are the perfect locations for a staycation with a furry friend in tow. Cosy Cot – Stapleford, Wiltshire Sleeps: Six Price: Seven nights from...
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Search is on for UK’s top dog hero for national Crufts...

The nationwide search begins again to find the UK’s top heroic dog to be crowned the 2022 winner of The Kennel Club Dog Hero Award, formerly known as the Friends for Life competition, celebrating a lifetime of friendship and recognising the heart-warming ways that dogs transform our lives. At Crufts 2020, Golden...
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Eco pet food brand Yora adds cat food to its range...

Yora – maker of the world’s most sustainable pet food – has launched its first ever cat food, containing the highest insect content of any cat food on the market. Since launching its trailblazing dog food and treats range in 2019, Yora has gained a dedicated following of environmentally-conscious pet...
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Could you give these old age pooches their furry-tail ending?

Dogs Trust Newbury is hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (3rd October) will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for their elderly pooches. The team is searching for homes for four very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) who have a combined age of 39. They are all currently enjoying their...
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Everything you need to know about your beloved bunnies

Let’s celebrate International Rabbit Day (25 September) by getting to know more about our fluffy friends! Rabbits make wonderful pets but they can be high maintenance and keeping them happy isn’t always easy. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing says: “Though rabbits are a popular choice for many aspiring pet owners, there...
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Microchip helps Blue Cross reunite owner with missing ferret

A ferret is back home after she was found straying and reunited with her owner thanks to her microchip. Olga was found in a garden in Colliers Wood and taken into pet charity Blue Cross’s animal hospital in Merton. Staff feared they would be unable to find Olga’s owners because...
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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...