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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...
A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family.
Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
Hill’s announce two name changes and launch a new bag size
Hill’s Pet Nutrition reinforce their Prescription Diet Urinary Care portfolio with two name changes and a new bag size.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced two name changes to its Hill’s Prescription Diet Urinary Care portfolio for dogs and cats.
Prescription Diet Metabolic + Urinary Dog Food will become Prescription Diet...
Miracle recovery for kitten shot with an air rifle
A tiny kitten that was left for dead after thugs shot him four times has made a miracle recovery – and found his forever home with the vet who saved his life.
The kitten has been named Pirate after undergoing emergency surgery at Westway Vets in Consett to remove his...
Dogs Trust Shoreham seek big hearted foster carers with room for...
Dogs Trust Shoreham is calling on local dog lovers who can accommodate large breeds to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog.
The appeal comes at a crucial time for dog welfare, as the charity recently predicted that up to 40,000 more dogs could be at...
Mayhew launches first radio advert to highlight ‘A Life Shared’ campaign
Animal welfare charity, Mayhew releases its first radio advert which aims to celebrate and illustrate the importance of the bond we share with our pets in these trying times.
Through the advert which highlights the ‘A Life Shared’ campaign, they also seek to raise £5,500 to help vulnerable people and...
How to reduce dog aggression and attacks
Vets4Pets share advice to pet owners on how to recognise and manage territorial aggression in dogs.
Following the announcement that pet owners could now face a five-year prison sentence if they fail to prevent their dog from biting a postal worker, vets are revealing how to recognise and manage territorial...
Only half of all cats receive regular veterinary care
A Royal Canin online survey reveals that 43% of all cats in the UK and Ireland have not seen a vet within the last year and 11% have never been to the vet.
The survey of almost 1,979 cat owners revealed that the main reason owners didn’t take their cat to the vet more...
Keeping pets safe this autumn
PDSA offers pet owners’ advice on how to avoid toxic plants during autumn.
With summer nearly over and autumn just around the corner, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the countryside and parks burst into colour.
It’s...
RSPCA calls for law change as puppy imports more than double...
The RSPCA is calling for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad which has soared during lockdown.
The latest figures for July and August, released by the government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import...
Hug your hound day: Survey reveals which breeds are the most...
The second Sunday in September is Hug Your Hound Day—a whole day dedicated to displaying affection to our dogs.
Now, we’re pretty certain we don’t need a day to tell us to hug our hounds; we do it multiple times a day. But at the same time, we’re very excited...
Dog-friendly facilities boost bookings at newly reopened hotel
Pet-friendly holidays are on the rise after a surge in new pet owners and more people seek to holiday with their dogs, post lockdown.
A 70-bedroom hotel in the heart of Shakespeare country has reopened with premium dog-friendly facilities that have prompted a boost in sales.
The Charlecote Pheasant in Warwickshire...
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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high
As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.
The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068.
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