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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag
The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds.
A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...
Rabbits remain one of the most misunderstood pets in UK
The PDSA reveal that despite the UK being a nation of animal lovers, rabbits remain one of the most misunderstood pets when it comes to catering for their welfare needs.
The UK vet Charity’s Animal Wellbeing Report (PAW) 2018 found that 200,00 rabbits are being fed a potentially harmful diet...
Finalists announced for the National Cat Awards 2018
Cats Protection has revealed the 14 finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of heroism, survival and companionship in the cat world.
From fearless felines that saved the day to miraculous moggies who provide a lifeline in medical emergencies, the finalists are all in the running...
Dog who was beaten in public gets second chance at happiness
An elderly dog that was beaten in public has finally found her forever home after more than 500 days in a RSPCA rehoming centre.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Kaya, aged 10 was rescued by the RSPCA along with her furry companion Kane in October 2016, after her owner beat her in...
Dogs Trust Bridgend see influx of older dogs
Dogs Trust Bridgend is urging the public to consider adopting older dogs after they have seen an influx in golden oldies arriving at their rehoming centre.
Nearly 25% of dogs currently in their care are aged eight or over, with 12 older dogs from the centre looking for new homes.
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OOPOEH Foundation wins the first ever Purina BetterwithPets prize in Europe
Purina has announced the long awaited winner of the BetterwithPets Prize, which has been awarded to OOPOEH Foundation.
The other four finalists, Canine Hope (UK), Dutch Cell Dogs (Netherlands), Medical Detection Dogs (UK) and K9 Hundekunde: Happy Kids With Happy School Dogs (Germany) – have each been awarded CHF 15,000.
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Cats Protection warn we’re ‘killing our kitties with kindness’
This Diabetes Awareness Week, the UK’s leading welfare charity is urging cat owners not to overfeed their pets, following a steady rise in pet obesity.
Cats Protection is warning that overweight cats are at significant risk of diabetes so there is a danger that owners are making a bad situation...
Week old puppies dumped in box in Sunderland field
The RSPCA is appealing for information to find those responsible for abandoning tiny puppies in a box in a field in Tyne & Wear.
The animal welfare charity has launched an investigation after the German Shepherd crosses – thought to be only one to two-weeks old – were found by...
PDSA raise awareness of diabetes in pets
Next week is World Diabetes Week and PDSA are raising awareness about how obesity can increase the risk of diabetes in pets.
According to the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, obesity in pets has been consistently identified as one of the main concerns of the veterinary profession. Being overweight not...
Battersea celebrates volunteers who have helped over 75 homeless animals
This week is Volunteers’ Week and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is celebrating two of its dedicated volunteers who have made a real difference to the charity.
Animal lovers Sally Curren and John Sullivan from Walton on Thames have provided a temporary home for over 75 homeless animals since 2009.
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Pets get stressed in the summer too
nutravet is emphasising the need for pet owners to be aware that the summertime can be especially stressful for pets when environmental and routine changes are commonplace.
For pets, the holiday season often results in increased travel, vacations in unfamiliar places and separated from their owners for stays in kennels...
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Howling hounds and creepy cats: Pet experts debunk spooky superstitions this...
As autumn nights grow longer and Halloween draws nearer, pet experts are shedding light on some of the most persistent superstitions about our furry companions.
TrustedHousesitters, the UK's leading pet-sitting platform, has gathered insights to separate fact from fiction in the animal world, addressing common beliefs about pets that often...
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