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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...
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Designer dog breeds costing Brits £33k

A study has found that owning a designer pooch could be costing Brits up to £33k over a lifetime. With 26% of Brits owning at least one dog, personal finance experts, Ocean Finance analysed the first-year costs of the six most fashionable designer dogs in the UK to see how...
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Abandoned rabbits looking for forever home

The RSPCA is looking for homes for two abandoned rabbits who have been in the charity’s care for seven months. Derek and Gregory, two 12-month old siblings, came into the care of RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre near Maidstone in June last year after being abandoned in a plastic box. They...
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Mayhew help people and animals ‘stay inseparable’ over the last 10...

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the bond between vulnerable people and their pets. Over the past decade, Mayhew has offered support and shelter to over 10,000 people and animals experiencing an unexpected or ongoing crisis, through community based initiatives such as...
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Team Animal need cheerers to support RSPCA events

The RSPCA is looking for volunteer cheerers to show their support for Team Animal at a series of events this year. The animal welfare charity is calling on animal lovers to help support the RSPCA by volunteering their time to cheer on the runners at the London Landmarks Half Marathon,...
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The new must have item for dog owners

Stix Dog Coats have created an innovative new must have item for dog owners across the country. The innovative new company have created a coat for dogs from recycled plastic bottles, which are hand made in England. Dogs have fast become a treasured member for millions of families in the UK,...
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Vets4Pets share the usual side to vet life

National veterinary group, Vets4Pets highlight the weird and wonderful cases that are rarely seen in a veterinary practice. As in human health care, vets often treat a diverse range of weird and wonderful cases in their practices – but what are some of the more unusual ones? From dogs swallowing foreign...
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RSCPA showcase some rats hoping to find new homes this Chinese...

The rats in RSPCA care are hoping the Chinese New Year may bring them some luck and a new home. The Year of the Rat begins on January 25 and as the first sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, it is associated with new beginnings. The rats at...
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Some of the nation’s snooziest pets in pictures

Snoozy pets have stolen the hearts of the nation, as photos flood in for a competition to find the UK’s sleepiest animals. Recent research revealed that over a third of Brits don’t let their pets sleep in or on their own bed, meaning they often need to find somewhere else...
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First dogs of 2020 go to new homes from Dogs Trust

The new decade got off to a paw-some start for four lucky dogs, who were among the first to be rehomed by Dogs Trust in 2020. Snow, a four-month old Maltese Terrier, was the first to leave the charity’s Evesham rehoming centre, going to his forever home with Marcello Cossali-Francis...
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PDSA offers top tips for ‘socialising’ your pet

Taking on a puppy or kitten is an exciting time and a learning curve, and in order for them to become happy and confident adults, it’s important your pet has a variety of positive experiences when young. Encouraging lots of socialisation with other pets, people and situations is incredibly important...
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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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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...