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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Spring cleaning around the home with pets
As coronavirus causes a surge in cleaning, Rover.com shares its top tips for pet safety.
With much of Britain being forced to stay indoors, many of us are picking up the scrubbing brush and deep cleaning our homes amid ongoing concerns about Coronavirus.
However, as a nation of dog lovers, it’s...
How pets can help our mental and physical health during challenges...
As the bad news about coronavirus continues and following the government’s latest instruction to stay at home, many of us will be feeling isolated and anxious.
However, vet charity, PDSA is highlighting that the company of our four-legged friends can help have a huge positive impact on our mental and...
Leading animal organisations unite to support pet owners through Coronavirus
UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other.
The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk.
The group has produced a series of colourful...
Hill’s introduce new Science Plan Small & Mini range
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has combined their Science Plan Small and Miniature and the Mini ranges to create a brand-new Science Plan Small & Mini range.
Thanks to urbanisation, small and mini dogs make up 56% of the UK dog population. But just because they’re small in size, doesn’t mean...
Covid-19 – what we know and how to protect your pet
Amidst the current period of recommended self-isolation, many of us will be concerned on how to care for our pets at home.
It is a confusing time to understand what Covid-19 means for our animals an so, ITCHpet.com has provided information from their in-house vet, Zoe Costigan on how to...
Natures Menu urges pet owners – no need to stockpile
Natures Menu is joining the many UK businesses asking the public to buy as they usually would and not to stockpile food.
With much focus being on the impact of stockpiling human supplies in supermarkets, it can be easy to forget the 20 million dogs and cats across the country...
RSPCA is still rescuing and rehoming
The RSPCA has reassured animal lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the coronavirus outbreak.
The animal charity which has a team of frontline officers, 17 animal centres, four wildlife and four animal hospitals across England and Wales, has put contingency plans in place to cope...
Pawfect aims to provide free products to elderly dog owners
In these unprecedented times, Pawfect is keen to do its bit to lift spirits and provide free products to isolated elderly dog owners.
At a time when small sections of society are panic buying and product hoarding, it’s also refreshing to see truly thoughtful examples of social responsibility for some...
Battersea puppies pop out in time for Spring
A litter of hand-rear puppies have been putting a smile on the face of Battersea’s staff during the current coronavirus crisis.
Dinky, Bumble, Dude, Lola and Hetty were all born on site at Battersea after their mum came in already heavily pregnant.
Sadly, their mother rejected the pups so staff decided...
New TV show follows recruits as they train to become RSPCA...
Being an RSPCA officer on the frontline is a tough, heart-breaking and emotional role – a unique job that only 400 people truly understand.
But a new TV series launching on Channel 4 aims to give the public an insight into what it’s really like working for one of the...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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