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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Couple get life ban on keeping all animals after death of...

A couple who abused their cats - which led to the death of a kitten and left two other pets with fractured bones - have been banned from keeping animals for life. Callum Richardson and Ellen Jayne Symon of Hazel Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, both pleaded guilty to one animal welfare...
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Paleo Ridge expands sponsorship of World Cup bound Tails We Win...

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, today announces that it has extended its sponsorship of the Tails We Win flyball team to fulfil the team’s dog food needs. Since 2018 Paleo Ridge has partnered with Tails We Win, offering a discount across...
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Dog abandoned at Penrith Vets with a broken leg now looking...

Staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria are searching for a home for a young dog who was abandoned with a broken leg at a Penrith Vets. The Saluki, who has been named Kevin, is thought to have been hit by a car, resulting in a broken leg as well as some...
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Six health benefits of sleeping with your pet

With 56% of pet owners allowing pets to sleep in their bed, the sleep experts at MattressNextDay have shared six scientific health benefits of letting your pet sleep in your bed. This means that the remaining 44% of pet owners aren’t reaping the health benefits of co-sleeping with their furry...
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Hug celebrates the Platinum Jubilee with a limited-edition Coronation Chicken Dish

Especially created to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Hug – the premium complete ready meal brand for dogs and cats – has created a delicious, limited-edition Coronation Chicken dish for dogs. To ensure dogs across the nation can eat like royalty on this momentous occasion, the naturally balanced special recipe is made with British...
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Young entrepreneur proves that anything is pawsible after first year success...

A 23-year-old entrepreneur from Sully who started a dog walking business at the age of 13 is now celebrating the first anniversary of opening a dog outdoor activity centre, and has his sights set on long-term business growth. Sean Mayor launched Dog Adventure Land, a stress-free, outdoor activity centre for...
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Rover.com reveals the regal rovers and the breeds that are a...

As the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee approaches, Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has revealed the most, and least, ‘Queen appropriate’ dog breeds. According to a study of over 1,000 dog parents in the UK, one third (33%) admit that their dog would likely embarrass them if...
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Lily’s Kitchen adds to kitten and puppy ranges

Lily’s Kitchen, is expanding its kitten and puppy ranges this month with the launch of two new products: Tasty Cuts in Gravy Multipack for Kittens and Chicken & Turkey Puppy Nibbles. Recognising the ongoing boom of new pet parents since the onset of the pandemic, with more than one in...
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Retired Ministry of Defence police dog saved thanks to emergency surgery

A charity has saved the life of a retired working dog who helped to guard important Ministry of Defence bases. Ten-year-old German Shepherd Hoby needed life-saving veterinary treatment and emergency surgery for a blockage in his colon, and his owners feared how they would cover the cost of the bill,...
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RSPCA investigation launched after bloodied dog staggers into garden and collapses

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a seriously injured dog staggered into a garden in Bradford and ‘collapsed in a pool of blood’. Brindle and white Staffie Star was found by locals on Thursday morning (12 May) collapsed in the back garden of a home in Basil Street, Bradford,...
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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 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...

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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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...