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Man is given indefinite animal ban after breaking his cat’s leg...

A man who broke his pet cat’s leg in two places after throwing him to the ground has been disqualified from keeping animals indefinitely.   David Garner of Cromwell Terrace in Scarborough, grabbed one-year-old Kirby by the scruff of his neck after he admitted losing his temper when the cat had...
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Cat welfare is now on the political agenda at Westminster

The first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to improving cat welfare has been launched in Westminster. The new group is made up of MPs and Peers with the support of two leading animal welfare charities, Cats Protection and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The APPG on Cats (APPGOCATS) will discuss cat...
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Celebrities meet homeless pets on visit to Blue Cross

Celebrities, including TV stars were invited to Blue Cross for a behind the scenes visit and to meet homeless pets who are looking for new homes. National animal charity, Blue Cross teamed up with photographer, Rankin for a photoshoot to celebrate the important role pet’s play in our lives. TV...
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Pet charity reveals plans to replace Manchester Pet Hospital

Pet charity, PDSA has launched an appeal to replace their ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Manchester. PDSA has unveiled plans for a new £2.4 million ground breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Manchester, which will replace the ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Old Trafford. After 40 years of treating sick and injured pets,...
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Pet Insurance company donates £20k to Alabama rot research

Animal Friends Insurance has launched a new campaign to encourage people to step out into nature with their pets. Alongside the #TheGreatOutpaws campaign, the company has also donated £20,000 to the Alabama Rot Research Fund to help the fight against the deadly disease. Alabama rot is a disease that affects dogs...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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South London owner who left cat’s health decline gets 15-year animal...

A woman who delayed taking her underweight cat to a vets has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Jessica Smith of Sunny Bank, Croydon, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, one of failing to address and investigate...