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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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One step closer to introducing five-year sentences for animal cruelty offences

Animal welfare charities have today welcomed the long-awaited progress on crucial new legislation to increase sentences for animal cruelty offences. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in England Wales passed its Second Reading back in October 2020 and, almost four months later, has now passed the Committee Stage of its passage...
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The Kennel Club welcomes new tennancy agreement ending ‘unfair’ blanket ban...

The Kennel Club has welcomed a move by Government which aims to enable more people renting in England to keep ‘well-behaved’ pets and prevents landlords from issuing blanket bans. Under the new Model Tenancy Agreement announced yesterday (28 January 2021), consent for pets will be the default position, and landlords...
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Battersea launches virtual life drawing sessions for Valentines Day

Love in lockdown can be tricky – but this Valentine’s Day, Battersea is offering couples a virtual date with a difference. The much-loved animal charity has teamed up with Wild Life Drawing to run a special life drawing class with some of its rescue dogs as models on 14 February. Budding...
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New standard tenancy agreement to help renters with well-behaved pets

The government has announced a new Model Tenancy Agreement to allow responsible tenants with well-behaved pets to secure leases more easily. Under the new agreement announced by Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP, landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets. Instead, consent for pets will...
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Life of ‘hero’ police sniffer dog saved by new charity

A ‘hero’ police sniffer dog who recovered more than £250,000 worth of drugs, cash and weapons during his career has had life-saving surgery to remove a tumour. Ten-year old Springer Spaniel Pablo served Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies’ Joint Dog Section for eight years until August 2019 when he retired and...
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Pet business insurance provider launches search for UK’s best pet

Pet business insurance provider, Protectivity has launched a competition to find the best pandemic pet in the UK. When the UK went into lockdown back in March 2020, Brits quickly found their lives and routines turned upside down. However, as people were unable to see their friends and family and...
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BISSELL introduce new NEW CrossWave Cordless Max for pet owners

BISSELL introduce their new Crosswave Cordless Max 3-in-1 multi surface cleaner, suitable for hard floors and rugs. Designed for larger households, the Crosswave Cordless Max tackles everything from spilt cereal, milk and coffee to messy footprints let by family and pawpals. With no need to get down on your hands and...
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RSPCA launches new strategy which aims to end illegal puppy sales

The RSPCA has launched its ambitious new strategy for animal welfare which promises to end the illegal selling of puppies in the UK by 2030. The charity’s new ambitious strategy – ‘Together for Animal Welfare’ – also aims to reduce neglect and cruelty to companion animals, including dogs in England...
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Chatty parrot was so overweight she couldn’t fly due to love...

A parrot who was so overweight she’d drop to the ground when she tried to fly has shed her excess weight and is now loving life in her new home. Amazon green parrot Bud arrived at the RSPCA’s Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk branch in March 2020 when her owners...
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Hill’s offers tips and advice on getting through the Winter months...

With the dark nights upon us and the cold front well and truly here, now is the time to get pets ready for the winter months ahead. As the temperatures drop and the elements change, our pets are affected just as much as we humans are, and whether it’s a...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...