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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...
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Dog dumped as a puppy has been waiting for a new...

A dog who was found in a box at just one day old is in need of a loving new home for a second time ā€“ and has been sadly waiting at Dogs Trust for two years. Crossbreed Tia and her five brothers and two sisters still had their umbilical...
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Batterseaā€™s werewolf has spent 300 days searching for a new home

Batterseaā€™s very own ā€˜werewolfā€™ is trying to bust himself out of kennels this Halloween. Larry, who bears a striking resemblance to the mythical creature, found himself in the care of Batterseaā€™s Brands Hatch centre last year after a change in his previous ownerā€™s circumstances. The four-year old has now spent nearly...
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Spooktacular pets hope to find their own homes this Howloween

Howl-oween is here and a pack of fang-tastic pets are hoping to bewitch new owners and bag themselves a sweet home on a Fright Night. Shadow This sweet 13-year old Jack Russell terrier (pictured above) is a senior pooch that is full of life. He loves dinner time and treats and...
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PDSA vet removed sewing needle out of catā€™s paw

The cause of a catā€™s mystery paw pain was revealed after a 5cm long sewing needle was removed by vets at PDSA. Seven-year old Kedah from Chingford Mount was rushed into Ilford PDSA Pet Hospital after his owner Natalie Hillier spotted him limping across the living room. Natalie said: ā€œKedah...
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Puppy abandoned with broken leg transforms life of new owner

A woman with a series of life-threatening illnesses has defied the odds ā€“ and she says itā€™s all thanks to her rescue dog. Amanda Shaw from Yeadon has brittle asthma, psoriatic arthritis and Addisonā€™s Disease and in 2015 had to stop working due to the pain she as in and...
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Dog who thinks sheā€™s a cat handed in at Dogs Trust...

Dogs Trust Newbury recently welcomed a dog called cat to the centre with a very interesting ā€˜tailā€™ to her name. The seven-year old crossbreed started life as a stray puppy in Singapore and was so tiny that she was raised by a cat, amongst a litter of kittens. Catā€™s previous...
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Fish4Dogs Christmas shoot sets tails wagging

Fish4Dogs sets tails wagging with their new Christmas shoot featuring a few canine colleagues. Based in Droitwich, the company encourages their staff to bring their dogs to work, not just for companionship and wellbeing of staff (including the dogs themselves) but also as willing ā€˜campaign startsā€™ and product testers. This week,...
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Blind dog seeks special home

A very special blind Jack Russell terrier is looking for a special home with new owners who can help guide him through life. Eight-year-old Chipper was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from Birmingham in February after a member of the public raised concerns about his welfare. He had very sore eyes...
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ā€˜Catsā€™ off to those who can spot the feline in under...

A brand-new brainteaser is challenging the nation to spot the cat amongst the pigeons. So, to celebrate our feline friends this National Cat Day on 29th October, why not see if you can beat the average time of 18 seconds? With over 37 years in the business and as the UKā€™s...
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RSPCA hopes to find alternative homes for six starry-eyed cats

The RSPCA is hoping to find special homes for six cats who comes from a property with over 40 pets. The black and white cats are looking for outdoor homes after they came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District branch in Kent earlier this month. The cats, which...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...