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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Battersea launches online baking series
Social media is full of pictures of freshly baked banana bread, chocolate cake and Victoria sponges as people across the UK take up baking in quarantine.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has also jumped on the baking bandwagon – but staff at the charity have been focusing on treats that...
Top tips to keep your pets safe during isolation this Easter
As 73% of pet owners admit to being aware of the dangers Easter can bring, Natures Menu’s veterinary team share their tips.
Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food is reminding owners to keep their chocolate out of paws’ reach this Easter, as three quarters...
RSPCA reassures cat owners during coronavirus crisis
The RSPCA is encouraging cat owners to take sensible precautions during the coronavirus crisis but urges them there is no need to worry about continuing to care for their cats.
The charity is aware that owners are concerned about their pets during these challenging times and the impact coronavirus can...
New data shows our dogs are getting more exercise than before
As households across the UK adjust to the new sanctions restricting outdoor activity, it seems that this has had a delightfully positive outcome for the nation’s dogs.
Amid concerns that the restrictions would negatively impact on their dog’s health, owners have been finding creative ways to top up their pup’s...
Think outside the box: Keep your dog occupied during National Pet...
With the nation’s dog owners set to spend National Pet Month (April 1 to May 10) indoors, Dogs Trust shares their tips to keep their dogs happy with simple household items.
Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust, said: “We understand that owners may be looking for ways...
Barking Heads partners with charities Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust
Barking Heads partners with Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust to support vulnerable pet owners during the Covid-19 crisis.
Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current coronavirus crisis.
In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which...
RSPCA received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits last year
The RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of the Easter bunny as the charity received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits in 2019.
The typical image of the Easter bunny means that rabbits are more popular at this time of year and parents have found themselves buying a...
The Big Bakes launches online baking tutorials for simple bake at...
The Big Bakes team are helping dog owners across the nation turn Barking into Baking with their new free online classes as part of a new mini-series.
The Big Bakes is the UK’s first and only live baking competition, where guests take part in live bake-off events in fully decked...
Today Government bans third-party sales in bid to crackdown on illegal...
RSPCA welcomes Lucy’s Law as charity reveals it investigated almost 30,000 puppy trade complaints over the last decade.
Today (Monday 6 April) marks the day that the UK government bans commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The RSPCA reveals that it has looked into almost 30,000 complaints...
Wobbly rescue kitten living his best lockdown life
A four-month old kitten at Battersea Dogs & Cats home search for a new home is on hold during these uncertain times.
As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty.
The cat had just been given the green light to start...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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