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Seven year ban for West Yorkshire woman who left dog with...
A woman who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious health issues has been disqualified from keeping animals for seven years.
Abigail Barker of Raylands Way in Leeds, left female French bulldog Cookie with what a vet described as ‘severe’ skin lesions and a...
Digging deep to help animals in need
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue...
RSPCA releases new litter figures and warns of increased dangers as...
The RSPCA has received more than 2,600 reports of animals injured or caught in litter over the past five years, new stats released today reveal.
The animal welfare charity is urging people who are going out more since lockdown restrictions were eases to ensure they are taking their litter home...
How to train your pets at home during lockdown
While pet ownership is incredibly rewarding, it is a big responsibility and training your new pet is often challenging even when the nation isn’t living in lockdown.
Training is an excellent way to bond with your new pet and they will all benefit from basic training to establish rule and...
The Young Kennel Club online dog show attracts hundreds of entries...
The Young Kennel Club online dog show has drawn to a conclusion after 17 consecutive days of classes, which attracted more than 1,100 entries from all corners of the UK, culminating in Romeo, a two year-old Cocker Spaniel, owned by Ruby-Mae Brooks from York, being crowned the overall winner.
Launched...
Rescue dog helps her autistic owner with anxiety through lockdown
A rescue dog who nobody wanted found her forever home and now helps her new owner with her autism and anxiety.
Cheryl Taylor, from Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, adopted five-year old Beauty from the RSPCA’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch in 2017.
Once she’d reserved her, she visited to take...
Help your cat adjust when you go back to work after...
The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine.
For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown - and it’s also changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will...
Volunteer foster carers go the extra mile for dogs in need
Dogs Trust Canterbury is saying a big thank you to its volunteer doggy foster carers who have continued to go the extra mile for their four-legged friends in recent months.
This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK...
Helping wildlife in lockdown
What is safe to do in terms of helping wildlife, such as hedgehogs, during lockdown?
While humans are being urged to stay home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it has been wildly reported that Britain’s wildlife is taking back the environment during lockdown. We’ve seen...
Scorching British weather leaves pet owners facing flea pandemic
As the UK has been experiencing sweltering temperatures of up to 27’C (77F) this week, pet owners have been warned that the hot weather could leave homes at risk of flea infestation.
Pets at Home is urging pet owners to regularly check their pets and homes for fleas, as...
Keeping pets entertained during lockdown
There’s no doubt that for most pet owners, our furry friends are helping us to get through lockdown – but how are our pets faring?
With travel and exercise advice varying across the UK, and many of us staying in as much as possible, you might need to find creative...
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Pet health expert warns of seven dangers to your dog this...
A leading pet health expert is warning of the dangers faced by dogs venturing into the outdoors this winter.
Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Advisor for Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman says it’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs.
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