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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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Urgent search for new home for dog spending second birthday in...

The RSPCA is desperate to find a dog a new home after he spent his second birthday in rescue. Chief, who turned two on 6 August, arrived at the RSPCAā€™s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Surrey, six months ago after being rescued by the charity. Heā€™s now spent a quarter of his short...
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Brits canine concerns halt holidays, says new research

New research fromĀ Rover.com, has today revealed that a whopping 70% of Brits* have vetoed holidays abroad since getting a dog. Despite the majority (82%) admitting they love holidaying overseas; it seems they simply love their dogs more, as 67% of Brits confess to swapping sun, sea and sangria for a...
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Revealed: the ā€˜cruel and unnecessaryā€™ procedure on dogs which has increased...

Reports made to the RSPCA about the ā€˜cruel and unnecessaryā€™ ear cropping procedure carried out on dogs have increased by over 2,000% within the last decade. In 2023, 316 reports were made to the animal charity - a huge increase from 2015 when 14 reports were received, marking a rise...
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Cats and dogs eating grass: Vet Nurse shares all you need...

This summer season, we may be enjoying more of the great outdoors with our furry friends, with cats sunbathing in high spots, to dogs resting in shady patches of grass in the garden. Ā  You may notice your cat or your dog munching on grass, and vet charity PDSA are...
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South West bursting with animal focused start-ups

The South West has seen a boom in start-ups with animals at their heart in the last few years, thanks to the British Business Bankā€™s Start Up Loans programme. The Start Up Loans programme has delivered more than Ā£90 million in loans to businesses in the South West. And the...
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Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival celebrates successful results for 2024

The Kennel Club International Agility Festival concluded four exciting days of agility excellence on Sunday 11 August 2024. The festival saw thousands of dogs and their handlers, from across the UK and all over the world, compete in over 200 competitions at Rutland Showground, Oakham. The festival, supported by Skinnerā€™s, welcomed...
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Paws in the pool: A dogā€™s guide to safe summer swimming

With the weather finally looking like itā€™s improving, many of us will be eager to enjoy it and our beloved pets are no exception.  Swimming can be a great way for dogs to exercise, cool off and have some fun in the sun. But, with only 15% of English rivers...
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VetĀ warns of the dangers ofĀ exercisingĀ your dog in hot weather

With temperatures forecasted to reach highs of 32Ā°C in parts of the UK this week, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend in the heat.Ā  PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: ā€œWe know how important exercise is to keep a dogā€™s...
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Poor dog Sarah reaches heartbreaking milestone of 1,000 days at RSPCA...

The RSPCA is making a heartfelt plea to find a home for sweet lurcher Sarah who has sadly been in the care ofĀ RSPCA Block Fen Animal CentreĀ for a staggering 1,000 days. Monday (12) marks the sad milestone for Sarah - who came into RSPCA care when she was justĀ  a...
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Appeal for information after eight bulldog puppies dumped in an Aldi...

Eight puppies are getting lots of TLC at an RSPCA centre after they were found by a member of the public abandoned in an Aldi bag. They were found on Wednesday 31 July in woods off Hare Hill, in Addlestone, Surrey. The person who found them took the dogs to...
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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...