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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas

Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?  The RSPCA is urging pet...
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Dogs Trust Evesham seek big hearted foster carers with room for...

Dogs Trust Evesham is calling on local dog lovers who can accommodate larger breeds to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog.  Over the past year, Dogs Trust Evesham has been overwhelmed with foster carer applications and have been able to place many dogs who were struggling...
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Arden Grange donates meals to 25 animal rescue centres

Pet food company Arden Grange will gift over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK for its annual charity giveaway. This year, Arden Grange is celebrating 25 years since its launch, so has ramped up the prize to benefit even more animal rescue...
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‘Frankenstein’s cat’ seeks home this Howloween

The RSPCA is looking for the purr-fect Howl-oween home for a cat who has been dubbed ‘Frankenstein’s cat’. Little Rob arrived at RSPCA Sheffield on 17 September after being rescued as a stray by inspectors with a collar wound injury. Sheffield’s Hayley Crookes said: “Poor Rob had a horrific collar wound...
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French Bulldog Vivienne crowned Westminster Dog of the Year in honour...

Sir David Amess and Vivienne win Westminster Dog of the Year 2021 title and public vote, as tributes paid to late MP and animal lover. French Bulldog Vivienne, entered with Sir David Amess before his tragic death, has been crowned Westminster Dog of the Year 2021, recognising Sir David’s honourable and extensive work to...
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Organic personalised wheat-free treats for dogs

Queens of the Bone Age is an artisan pet ba(r)kery, specialising in organic, personalised wheat-free treats for dogs. From jazzy doggy doughnuts to personalised bone biscuits, the Queens team firmly believe everything tastes best when fresh, which is why all treats are baked-to-order using premium, human-grade ingredients that are safe...
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‘Miracle cat’ lands on her paws in purr-fect new home with...

A cat who miraculously survived catastrophic injuries after being hit by a bus got back onto her paws to finally find her purr-fect home. Four-year-old Trudie suffered major head injuries when she was hit by a bus in Luton, Bedfordshire, on 14 March. Witnesses who saw the accident tried to...
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Warning to dog walkers after Jack Russell terrier swallows fish hook

A dog had a narrow escape after sniffing out a tasty treat while out on a walk and getting a fish hook embedded in his jaw. Jack Russell terrier Armarni was rushed into the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south west London, by his owner after he swallowed a...
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Put your best paw forward this Halloween

Ahead of the spooky celebrations, MoneySuperMarket unveils its top tips for looking out for your furry companions amidst the fun. Whether you’ll be carving pumpkins or pounding the streets to go trick or treating, it can be an especially frightening time of year for household pets. Halloween is set to be...
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Happy home for Winnie following collar injury

A sweet-natured cat has found her forever home after recovering from a nasty collar injury thanks to a South Wales cat charity. Three-year-old Winnie came into the care of Cats Protection’s Bridgend Adoption Centre as her owners were unable to afford the vet treatment required after her leg got caught...
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Lily’s Kitchen urges firework fans to only light them between 7...

Bonfire Night can be a traumatic time for pets and pet parents alike, filled with sudden loud noises, startling bangs and frightening flashes. With 3.2 million households acquiring new pets since the beginning of lockdown, there will be more families and four-legged friends affected by the whizz-bangs than ever before. With...
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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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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...