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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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Cat with ā€˜tragicā€™ fish allergy, deaf cat and senior loved-up couple...

Four rescue cats in Leeds are looking to find their forever homes including one cat who is surprisingly allergic to fish! Fruin, Catface, Tootsie and Arthur have waited to find their forever homes for a combinedĀ 235 daysĀ -Ā but have sadly been overlooked by potential adopters so far. Fruin, a one-year-old black and white...
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New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog...

The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust has revealed that one in ten who have ever experienced the loss of their beloved dog felt that there wasnā€™t anyone they could speak to about their grief.Ā Ā  An overwhelming 89% of UK adults...
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Pet expert warns never feed your dog these common kitchen ingredientsĀ 

As National Dog Day lands on Monday 26thĀ of August, Darren Watts, Showroom Design Director atĀ Wren Kitchens, Veterinary Surgeon atĀ PetPlan, Brain Faulkner, and Dr Emma Scales-Theobald PhD fromĀ Canine Cottages, advise on how to dog-proof your kitchen. An estimated 12 million UK households own a dog1, and so they warn that common...
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Sidcup gets a new leash of pet care with launch of...

Local animal lover and dog mum of two, Charlotte Arnold, has left her career as an events manager in the finance industry to chase her one true passion ā€“ pets. Having grown up surrounded by animals, the launch of Petpals is a dream come true for Charlotte. ā€œAnimals, big and...
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Emergency vets issue stark heatstroke warning to dog owners of most...

The UKā€™s largest emergency vets,Ā Vets Now, has issued a summer warning to dog owners, after a study in their veterinary practices revealed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs made up over a third (36.98%) of all emergency heatstroke cases. The study by VetCompass at the Royal Veterinary College looked into the clinical records...
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Adorable puppy with one eye smaller than the other finds loving...

A puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has won over an adopter - despite his unusual condition. Albi was born with Microphthalmia - a condition where one or both of the eyes are small - and RSPCA staff launched a special appeal to find him a home.  Albiā€™s...
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International Cat Day – Moving house with a cat

This International Cat Day,Ā Compare My MoveĀ has put together a guide on what to do when moving house with a cat.Ā  Cats are very territorial animals that develop a strong connection with their environment, so a house move can cause them a lot of distress. This is why it is important...
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Cats declared the ultimate ā€˜starter petā€™ because theyā€™re so ā€˜low maintenanceā€™Ā 

A new study byĀ Burns Pet NutritionĀ has revealed felines are not only considerably more ā€˜low maintenanceā€™ than dogs, they also are cleaner, more self-sufficient and cheaper to own.Ā  The research comes ahead of International Cat Day on August 8, a day of importance for a third of UK households that are...
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Loving lurcher being overlooked because of his colour

A loving lurcher is struggling to find a home due to the colour of his coat.Ā  Eighteen-month-old lurcher Pierre has been waiting for a home for nine months but is continually overlooked. Staff atĀ RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre, inĀ Dorset, believe people are put off by his brindle coat. Animal Care Assistant Hollie Jones said:...
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RSPCA fears for cats as weapon attacks on moggies soar in...

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to be extra-vigilant this summer after new figuresĀ  suggest felines are being increasingly targeted in deliberate weapon attacks - with the nation's wildlife also in the firing line.Ā Ā  New data from the animal charity reveals that the number of cats shot with an air...
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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...