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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...
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One in three pups get sick or die in first year...

Convenience culture is fuelling a puppy welfare crisis, according to new research released today (21 August) by The Kennel Club, which shows almost a third (31%) of puppies get sick or die in their first year,Ā and four in ten owners (40%) fear they bought from a puppy farm after...
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CockapooĀ saved fromĀ harm byĀ harness inĀ roadĀ accidentĀ 

A relieved driver has revealed how a car safety harness saved her puppy from serious injury in a frightening road accident. Chloe Arbuckle was stationary and waiting to pull onto a roundabout when her car was suddenly ploughed into from behind by another vehicle. The force of the crash threw Chloe...
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Dogs Trust welcomes introduction of New Pet Theft LawĀ Ā 

Dogs Trust, the UKā€™s leading dog welfare charity, has welcomed the new Pet Abduction Act which comes into force this Saturday, 24thĀ August.Ā  From Saturday, anyone found guilty of stealing a dog in England or Northern Ireland will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. Previously, despite...
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This is why your pet could be “acting weird” this month

As Mercury Retrograde is here until the 27th of August,Ā Dr Anna Foreman, an in-house vet atĀ Everypaw Pet Insurance, is warning pet owners that pets "may act abnormally during Mercury Retrograde".Ā  Mercury Retrograde occurs three or four times a year, where the planet Mercury gives the illusion that it's travelling backwards...
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High hopes for Horsebox Crowdfunder to pass the finish post

A Southwest equine welfare charity has been overwhelmed by the generosity of crowd-funding supporters helping to raise essential funds to rescue ponies and horses in danger. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary needs 35 thousand pounds to buy a reliable horsebox able to transport horses whoā€™ve been abused, neglected or abandoned. The...
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Dachshund puppy with a broken spine ā€˜callously dumpedā€™ in garden

An investigation has been launched by the RSPCA after a dachshund puppy with a broken spine was dumped in a public garden in Wigan. A member of the public witnessed a man abandon the puppy in City Road, near Johnsons Garage. They took the poorly dog to a local vets...
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Black cats take THREE TIMES longer to rehome than other ā€˜Instagrammableā€™...

The RSPCA has revealed it takes THREE TIMES longer to find homes for black cats compared to more ā€˜Instagrammableā€™ felines such as bengals or tabby cats. The charity has released the shocking figures for Black Cat Appreciation Day (Saturday 17 August) and is encouraging potential adopters to buck this trend...
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Dog rescued from terrible conditions starts new life as prison dog

A dog who was rescued from the North East of England has a new lease of life working as a prison dog.Ā  Belgian Malinois Betty was underweight when she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors in January after she was found living in unsuitable conditions in a garden shed in County Durham. The 18-month-old was...
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Life-time bans for two Yorkshire men who left Staffie bleed from...

A father and son who left their emaciated Staffie cross bleeding from serious dog bite wounds in an outdoor kennel have been handed life bans from keeping animals. Imran Ali and Junaid Ali, both from West Yorkshire, both pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, one...
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Edinburgh housing association joins forces with Dogs Trust on Paw-some pet...

A new scheme designed to support pet owning social housing tenants has launched in Edinburgh thanks to a unique relationship between Dogs Trust, players of Peopleā€™s Postcode Lottery and Manor Estates Housing Association.Ā  This exciting pilot, which has been made possible thanks to funds raised by players of Peopleā€™s Postcode Lottery,...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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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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...