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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...
Very special rescue dog becomes 12,000th to find her forever home
Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding 12,000 dogs their forever home.
There is cause of double celebration at Dogs Trust Merseyside after celebrating finding 12,000 dogs their forever home, as the 12000th dog found herself without a home for the second time.
Staff at the Huyton-based rehoming centre spotted 18-month...
Three-quarters of UK pet holidaymakers choose staycations
Pet charity reveals that three-quarters of UK pet owning holidaymakers are choosing staycations over holidaying abroad.
Many UK holidaymakers are already planning their Easter and summer breaks and as a treasured member of the family many will be taking their pet.
However, Blue Cross reveals that 47% of cat or dog...
Battersea urges people to think before they turn to the internet...
Battersea Cats and Dogs Home is urging the public to consider rescuing an animal rather than using the internet to buy a dog.
They are urging the public to think before they click and do their research before considering taking on a dog as a pet.
The animal charity released new...
Internet advice leaves troubled pets out in the cold
Research reveals dog owners are putting pets’ lives in peril by turning to internet advice.
Research from pet insurer MORE TH<N has revealed pet owners are taking their pet’s lives into their own hands with over a third turning to the internet to diagnose health problems.
Of those pet owners, 50%...
Appeal after kittens found dumped in bin in Gateshead
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a bin in Gateshead.
Two kittens were discovered on Monday (28 January) in an industrial bin at the back of St Chad’s Community Project, Liddell Terrace in Gateshead.
RSPCA Inspector, Suzanne Edgar, said: “The person who found them...
Battersea cat spends 100 days in rescue centre
Six-year old Black cat Raven has been at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Old Windsor centre for 100 days.
Raven, a domestic short hair found herself at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in October last year and her hopes to find a loving home are higher than ever.
Staff at Battersea this...
Kent man in court for docking puppy’s tail with rubber band
A Kent man has been handed a community order after illegally docking the tail of a cocker spaniel puppy.
Liam Jones of Shrubcoste, Tenterdon, appeared at Maidstone Magstrates’ Court on Tuesday (29 January) where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy by attempting to dock his tail.
RSPCA...
People’s Postcode Lottery players help thousands of animals in need
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they received an incredible £800,000 last year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
The generous support has had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of animals that came through the gates of Battersea’s three rescue centres during 2018.
The funding...
More than 1 in 4 dog-owning drivers don’t secure their pets...
A new survey has revealed that 32% of dog-owning drivers admit to not securing their pets safely in the car.
For many people, dogs are a part of the family, but whereas most people wouldn’t dream of allowing their children to travel unrestrained, the same is not true for their...
Blinding little chap looking for dazzling new home
Dogs Trust are appealing for a new home for a small dog who suddenly lost his sight.
Dogs Trust Evesham is appealing for a special forever home for Alex, a four-year old Terrier who suddenly lost his sight overnight.
Alex arrived at the centre back in October and was instantly a...
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Dog resuscitated by RNLI volunteers
A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers.
Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they...
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