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Appeal after rabbit dumped in car park at  RSPCA Leybourne Animal...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a rabbit was left abandoned in the car park of one of the charity’s animal centres. A member of the public found the pet cowering inside a cardboard storage box and took her into RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent on the afternoon of Halloween,...
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MP Tim Loughton joins puppy smuggling taskforce

Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham has joined forced with Dogs Trust to call on the government to stop the illegal importation of puppies into the UK. With significant changes to pet travel now that we have reached the end of the transition period, Dogs Trust is urging...
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Pawfect Foods enters the premium treats for cats fray

Pawfect Foods has introduced premium cat treats to its Nature's Feast range of natural pet treats. Latest pet data suggests that dogs certainly aren’t getting everything their own way with felines now over taking dogs to become the most popular domestic pet. Whilst some factors like living space, feeding and purchase...
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Battersea launches live cat cams

Battersea has launched its brand-new Cat Cams, to enable rescue cats of all shapes, sizes and stories to help lift the spirts of the British public through the last few weeks of lockdown. Carefully positioned webcams in the cattery at Battersea’s London centre will allow people all across the country...
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Bald dog hopes appearence won’t stop him from finding a loving...

A cheeky little Westie who has been left hairless due to skin and allergy problems is hoping to find a new home with owners who can look past his strange appearance. Nine-year-old Jay arrived at the RSPCA’s Macclesfield, SE Cheshire and Buxton branch in January after being taken in by...
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UK first ‘dog theft lead’ appointed by Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire Police have become the first police force in the country to appoint a dedicated specialist dog theft lead. The move comes as a survey launched by Nottinghamshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPPC) Emma Foody in response to growing cases of dog theft across the country during the pandemic,...
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Fundraising appeal launched for specialist surgery on cropped dog’s ears

An RSPCA branch is trying to raise thousands for specialist surgery to treat a cropped dog’s chronic ear condition. Two-year-old American, Lexi was in chronic pain, scratching at her ears and crying after the ear condition was left without treatment. When an RSPCA inspector brought her into the charity’s Coventry &...
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Campaign to end cruel trade of dog ear cropping

The UK’s animal welfare bodies and veterinary professional are calling for an end to the horrific and cruel canine trade of ear cropping. Following an increase in demand for dogs with cropped ears, and a rise in celebrities and social media sites glamourising the trade, enough is enough. The ‘trend’ to...
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Canine Cottages shares a new fun workout for you and your...

With the end of lockdown on the horizon, many of us are wanting to boost our fitness before returning to the real world. Canine Cottages has teamed up with fitness influencer Amy Lou Perry and her cockapoo Teddy to devise the perfect workout routine for you and your pooch. Fitness during...
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RSPCA campaigns for new law to help rehome neglected and abused...

The RSPCA is calling for a new animal welfare law to allow animals involved in abuse and neglect court proceedings to be rehomed much more quickly. Currently, some neglected and abused pets, which are rescued by the RSPCA as part of an investigation cannot be rehomed until the case itself...
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Create a pet-friendly garden this spring

Vet charity, PDSA offer advice on how to keep your garden pet-friendly this spring. With spring within touching distance, many of our pets will be spending more time outdoors. As spring plants bloom it’s important to know which to steer clear of if you have pets, such as daffodils lilies...
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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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Vets save cat after rare spinal infection left him paralysed

A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets. Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her. But vet specialist...