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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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Can you give hound dog Elvis a place in your heart...

A five-year Foxhound currently at Dogs Trust Canterbury rehoming centre is looking for a new owner he can’t help falling in love with this Valentine’s Day. The five-year old former stray is currently being cared for at Dogs Trust Canterbury Rehoming centre in Whitstable. Elvis loves learning new tricks,...
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New report by Rover reveals how pet parents spoil their dogs

A Valentine’s Day report by Rover.com reveals how pet parents plan to spoil their dogs more than ever this year, after ‘pandemic pups’ saved the day in 2020. Rover.com has released its ‘Decoding Your Dog’s Love Language” report, which explores the different ways dogs express affection to their human family...
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Pandemic puppy owners worry about being able to care for their...

New data by The Kennel Club reveals that 10% of owners who bought a dog during the ‘pandemic puppy boom’ are now worried about caring for them when restrictions are lifted. More than a fifth (22%) said that they are particularly worried about behavioural problems resulting from lack of training...
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Dogs Trust Manchester hopes Barney finds his furry-tail ending this Valentine’s...

A dog found wandering the streets alone is hoping that his search for ever-lasting love will come to an end this Valentine’s Day. Barney, a three-year old Shar Pei is currently being cared for by the team at Dogs Trust Manchester and has stolen the heart of many, particularly Canine...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches limited-edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipe for dogs

Lily’s Kitchen has launched a limited-edition ‘Be My Valentine’ tray for dogs, so that pet parents and pups can have a romantic meal for two this Valentine’s Day. To help share the love this Valentine’s Day, Lily’s Kitchen will be donating the full sales price of the trays sold on...
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Does your city have the happiest dogs?

Dog lovers at OnBuy Pet Supplies have created an index of six factors which can determine the level of happiness of our furry friends in different cities in the UK. The six factors analyse the number of parks, pet-friendly accommodations, pet shops, dog grooming places and dog vs cat population....
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One step closer to introducing five-year sentences for animal cruelty offences

Animal welfare charities have today welcomed the long-awaited progress on crucial new legislation to increase sentences for animal cruelty offences. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in England Wales passed its Second Reading back in October 2020 and, almost four months later, has now passed the Committee Stage of its passage...
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The Kennel Club welcomes new tennancy agreement ending ‘unfair’ blanket ban...

The Kennel Club has welcomed a move by Government which aims to enable more people renting in England to keep ‘well-behaved’ pets and prevents landlords from issuing blanket bans. Under the new Model Tenancy Agreement announced yesterday (28 January 2021), consent for pets will be the default position, and landlords...
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Battersea launches virtual life drawing sessions for Valentines Day

Love in lockdown can be tricky – but this Valentine’s Day, Battersea is offering couples a virtual date with a difference. The much-loved animal charity has teamed up with Wild Life Drawing to run a special life drawing class with some of its rescue dogs as models on 14 February. Budding...
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New standard tenancy agreement to help renters with well-behaved pets

The government has announced a new Model Tenancy Agreement to allow responsible tenants with well-behaved pets to secure leases more easily. Under the new agreement announced by Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP, landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets. Instead, consent for pets will...
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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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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...