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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks
A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.
Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
Dogs Trust and Cats Protection issue urgent appeal for fosterers to...
Two specialist fostering services that support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse have issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to come forward and open their homes to pets in need after experiencing an increase in demand for their services.
This appeal comes as Freedom, managed by Dogs Trust, and Lifeline,...
‘Unbelievable’ transformation of spaniel rescued from starvation by RSPCA
A dog who is ‘loving, gentle and wants to be friends with everyone’ is unrecognisable from the ‘skin and bones’ she was when she was rescued by the RSPCA.
Springer spaniel Lola was 18-months-old when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September 2023 after being taken into a local vet emaciated*....
It’s wedding season – here’s how to include your dog in...
Wedding days are often filled with celebrations with the ones you love the most, so it’s understandable that for many people it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without their faithful furry companion.
“From a ‘dog of honour’ to a ring bearer, the possibilities of including your...
New research reveals 78% of pet owners share their bed with...
Research from Rover.com has today revealed that a whopping 78% of the nation’s pet owners share their bed with their dog, with 47% even admitting to tucking them in under the covers.
However, it seems three is a crowd, as almost 1 in 5 (19%) Brits* say they’ve kicked their partner...
Is dog’s glum face putting off adopters?
A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face.
Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns.
He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while...
Puppy rushed to emergency vets after swallowing 20cm wooden chicken skewer
A super-cute puppy called Maverick lived up to the name by somehow swallowing an entire 20cm chicken skewer.
The wooden skewer punctured his stomach but, amazingly, the super-strong Border Collie carried on as normal afterwards, running, eating and drinking as usual.
It was only 10 days later when a sinister lump...
Cat-acombs ordeal! Feline trapped under St. Paul’s Cathedral rescued by RSPCA
A cat who disappeared into an underground basement at St.Paul’s Cathedral has been rescued by the RSPCA.
The feline tumbled 15 feet down a shaft near to the outer walls of the Grade I listed central London landmark and ended up trapped in the dark basement below the cathedral.
Fortunately, a...
Bond Appetit: Dinnertime is best bonding time for owner and pet
The love between dogs and their owners is a cherished bond, and new research from Tails.com today reveals that mealtime in particular is one of the key ways to create this connection, according to almost half of owners.
A whopping 61% of the 2,000 British dog owners surveyed, agree that mealtime is...
RSPCA caring for four rabbits abandoned in dirty hutches
The RSPCA in Hampshire is caring for four rabbits who were sadly abandoned in dirty hutches at the gate leading to the animal centre.
Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Hampshire, discovered the rabbits late on Tuesday evening (16 July). They found two female rabbits inside one...
Vet warns of the dangers of exercising your dog in hot...
With temperatures forecasted to reach highs of 30°C this week, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend in the heat.
PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: “We know how important exercise is to keep a dog’s body and mind healthy. However,...
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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...
Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.
Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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