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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...
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RSPCA issue advice to keep animals safe this winter

As some parts of the UK experience the first snowfall of 2019, the RSPCA issue advice to help keep animals safe. Following a mild December and start of the year, weather forecasters have predicted inclement weather is on its way. As the Met Office forecast the coldest spell in winter so...
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Dogs Trust golden oldies are looking for their retirement homes

Four golden oldies with a combined age of 52 years are being cared for at Dogs Trust Bridgend after their owners passed away. Despite not looking for a home together, the four female pooches, Izzy, Queenie, Scooby and Trixie have been dubbed the Golden Girls because of their mature ages...
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HRH The Duchess of Sussex visits Mayhew after announcing Patronage

London based animal welfare charity Mayhew has welcomed The Duchess of Sussex on Her Royal Highness’s first visit as their Patron. The Duchess was welcomed by CEO Caroline Yates along with Mayhew staff and volunteers, as well as members of the community and animals under the charity’s care. Representative Deputy Lieutenant...
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Former podgy pooch crowned UK’s biggest weight loser

A formerly obese Bichon Frise has shed the pounds to be crowned the biggest weight loser at a national pet slimming competition. Archie was entered into the Royal Canin Healthy Weight Competition by Anna Wright, head veterinary nurse at Mimram Veterinary Centre in Welwyn, Hertfordshire.  The 11-year old pooch had...
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Poppy leads the way as the most popular name for cats...

Argos Pet Insurance has revealed the top 10 cat and dog names of the year, courtesy of their database of customers in November 2018. The top 10 list shows that dog and cat lovers might not be so different after all, with names such as Milo, Oscar, Molly, Lola and...
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Abandoned dog getting lots of love in RSCPA care

A dog who was abandoned in Stoke-on-Trent is continuing his recovery in RSPCA care. Millions of people around the world saw CCTV footage of Staffordshire Bull Terrier Snoop being dumped on a street in Stoke-on-Trent before Christmas. Whilst the investigation into his abandonment continues, Snoop is being cared for at...
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Battersea’s very own Nelly the Elephant highlights the problem of pet...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home mark National Obesity Awareness Week by highlighting obesity in pets. As part of National Obesity Awareness Week, which runs from 14 to 20 January, Battersea are warning pet owners of the implications that being overweight could cause dogs like Nelly, the Bulldog. Ten-year old Bulldog Nelly...
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Fish4Dogs helps ‘Do The Right Thing’

Fish4Dogs has helped a rescue charity that was fleeced of its finances by a bogus ‘volunteer’. K9 Crusaders, based near Truro, Cornwall, had between £88,000 and £200,000 stolen from its funds by a career criminal. The charity’s founder Sue Smith appeared on Channel 5’ ‘Do the Right Thing’ to tell her...
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Animal groups join forces to launch guidelines for professional dog walkers

Leading animal welfare organisations have joined forces to release a set of guidelines for the unregulated profession of dog walking. Dogs Trust, Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and RSPCA all worked together to produce the Professional Dog Walkers’ Guidelines in a bid to ensure the best welfare for dogs who are...
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RSPCA encourage a healthy start to 2019 for our pets

Animal welfare charity says ‘new year new you’ can be for pets too. To coincide with National obesity Awareness Week in the UK, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to consider their pets’ health and diet this year. At this time of year many people start to think about healthy diets,...
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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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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,...