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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks
A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.
Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
More life-saving dogs to follow their nose with lottery boost
A charity which trains dog to save lives will increase its pawprint around the UK thanks to a boost from People’s Postcode Lottery.
Charity, Mental Detection Dogs, which trains dogs to save lives using their incredible sense of smell will receive a £250,000 boost from Postcode Animal Trust to help...
Guinea pigs dumped in box with heart-breaking note
The RSPCA is investigating after three guinea pigs were dumped in a cardboard box with a note asking for them to be cared for.
The three male guinea pigs, who are all about a year old, were found in a taped-up box with a note which read: ‘RSPCA please can...
Lack of time and weather conditions are biggest obstacles to owning...
A new study reveals that a lack of time and poor weather conditions are the biggest obstacles to owning a dog.
The study by clothing and home décor retailer, Lands’ End found that 1 in 5 people in the UK own a dog (20%), with this number rising to 1...
Brits spend £125m annually celebrating dogs’ birthdays
New research reveals that over two thirds of owners celebrate their dogs’ birthdays each year, spending an average £20.45 on presents.
According to the research by Rover.com, the dog walking service, collectively Brits spend a whopping £125 million annually to celebrate their dogs’ birthdays.
The news comes as one in three...
Sustainable dog food aims to reduce your carbon footprint
A new sustainable dog food aims to provide a healthy diet for your dog whilst reducing your carbon footprint.
Launched in January 2019, Yora is a trailblazing new pet food that is said to provide your dog with a healthy and delicious diet at the same time as reducing their...
Weeks old puppy found dumped in field in West Yorkshire
Staff at Dogs Trust Leeds are caring for a puppy that was dumped in a cardboard box in a field in Castleford.
The five-week old Terrier Cross puppy was found close to death after being dumped in a field and was found by a member of the public.
The tiny pup...
PDSA warns smoking around your pet could harm them
PDSA is urging pet owners to quit lighting up around their pets, warning that the toxic fumes could severely impact their health.
To coincide with National No Smoking Day, which is today (Wednesday 13 March), the veterinary charity is urging owners to quit for their pets’ sake.
The detrimental impact of...
RSPCA urges dog walkers to take extra care around livestock this...
The RSPCA is reminding dog owners and walkers of the importance of keeping pets on the lead to avoid attacks on livestock.
As spring approaches, dog owners and walkers look forward to exploring new places on foot and enjoying relaxing countryside walks, but it’s likely they will meet grazing livestock...
Bella the Bichon Frise named HiLife Pets As Therapy Dog of...
A Bichon Frise who supports ex-servicemen to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been named the HiLife, Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog of the Year at Crufts 2019.
Four-year old Bella and her owner Barry Coase are PAT volunteers who provide animal assisted therapy in Eastbourne and were nominated...
Company of Animals adds new and improved products to Halti range
Pet training and behaviour experts, Company of Animals has announced the launch of some new and exciting developments within its Halti range.
With a successful launch at this year’s Crufts, the all-new Halti No Pull Harness and next generation Halti Headcollar, both of which combine the expert design, quality...
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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...
Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.
Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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