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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...
Pets are guests at almost half of weddings, survey reveals
A survey commissioned by The Insurance Emporium revealed that pets feature as a guest in almost half of weddings in the UK.
Over 40% of those surveyed even said the pet had been the star turn of their wedding, with animals getting up to all sorts of entertaining capers.
Having a...
Nationwide competition to find ultimate owner-dog lookalikes
Canine Cottages have launched a nationwide competition to lookalike owners and their dogs.
You may have heard that dog owners often choose a four-legged friend that shares a similar look or personality to them – but is this theory true?
If you’ve ever been told that you or a family member...
Battersea welcomes Labours new animal welfare manifesto
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has today welcomed the Labour Part’s new Animal Welfare manifesto.
Battersea has long campaigned for changes to many of the topics covered within Labour’s Manifesto, which could have a positive impact on the welfare of domestic animals in the UK.
Battersea is supportive of measures to...
Dog endures tips of ears cut off with scissors in ‘hideous’...
A dog who underwent a hideous DIY home crop – in which dogs’ ears are cut, often using a pair of scissors – is looking for a new safe home.
Two-year old American Bulldog cross Millie as rescued in June after being abandoned and suffering from mastitis (inflammation of the...
Left in the lurch, loveable Lilly seeks fur-ever home
Loveable Lilly arrived at Dogs Trust West London as a stray in June after having a litter of puppies earlier this year.
After a tough start to life, she is looking for owners with lots of time to give her to help her settle into home life as it is...
Rescue dog is enjoying the life of Riley
A rescue dog is enjoying the life of Riley after being adopted by the CEO of Fish4Dogs.
The working cocker spaniel, who is about 18-months old, was handed over to Birmingham Dogs Home by his original owners who could not afford to pay for ongoing care needed to manage his...
Ford celebrates International Dog Day with mobile pup-pampering pop-up
Ford celebrated International Dog Day by treating some four-legged passengers to a luxurious pampering session.
The mobile puppy parlous was made possible by the new Ford Puma’s innovative MegaBox – a versatile 80 litre storage space in the rear of the car.
The waterproof MegaBox features a drain plug that...
Podgy pets highlight serious obesity problem in nation’s animals
The RSPCA is urging owners to watch what their pets eat after taking in a number of pets whose weight had ballooned dangerously.
The animal welfare charity is raising awareness of the problem after caring for a number of obese animals who arrived into its care dangerously overweight.
Like porky...
A hairless dog nobody wanted is now an Instagram star
An elderly hairless dog who struggled to find a new home because people thought she was ugly has finally found a paw-fect new owner and is an Instagram star.
Hairless Chinese crested Morissa arrived at the RSPCA’s Danahar Animal Home, in Essex in April having been rescued by inspectors from...
Win tickets to The Dog Lover Show courtesy of Natures Menu
We've teamed up with Natures Menu, to give away one pair of tickets to The Dog Lover Show and a bag of Country Hunter Superfood Crunch to one lucky winner!
The Dog Lover Show (7 and 8 September) which takes place at the SEC, Glasgow gives you the opportunity to...
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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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