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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks  

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
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New puppy school welcome box is a RAWing success

Natures Menu teams up with Puppy School to offer new pet parents’ advice and tasty samples. Over 200 puppies across the country have got off to a ‘paw’some start in life after receiving an exclusive ‘Puppy School Welcome Box’ from Natures Menu and Puppy School, for the very first time. The...
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Battersea takes almost twice as many black cats as any other...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home reveal almost half of all cats brought into their rescue centres so far this year have been black. The charity revealed that unwanted black cats make up 43% of all feline admissions to Battersea, compared to other single-coloured cats, which are far less likely to...
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RSPCA launch campaign to restrict the use of fireworks

The RSPCA has launched a campaign to restrict the private use of fireworks on all but four days of the year. A Change.org petition has already generated thousands of signatures since it was set up on October 16 and the RSPCA is joining calls urging people to email the UK...
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The best walks in the Lake District for your dog’s breed

With hundreds of walks to choose from when you visit the Lake District, deciding which are the best for you can feel like a tricky business. And if you are taking a four-legged friend with you, this can feel even more difficult! Craig Manor Hotel in Windermere have mapped out...
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Rare hairless kittens looking for news homes

Rare kittens are seeking new homes after stray mum arrived at Mayhew Animal Hospital. Heavily pregnant stray cat Ellie was recently taken to Mayhew by a concerned member of the public after she followed him home in an attempt to find a safe place to give birth. The cat was in...
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Canine Count Dracula seeking a new home this Halloween

Dogs Trust Shoreham is playing host to an adorable resident whose teeth make him look like a vampire. This Halloween, three-year old Chihuahua Cross Boston Terrier, Jack who has two noticeable fangs protruding from his bottom jaw is hoping to find his forever home. According to staff at the rehoming...
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Company of Animals wins Silver at 2018 PetQuip Awards

Dog Training and accessories company, The Company of Animals is celebrating after winning Silver at the prestigious PetQuip awards. The company won Silver in the ‘Marketing Project of the Year’ category at the awards, which each year celebrate the industry’s latest innovations and best practices in all things pet. Company...
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Battersea offer advice on how to make Halloween less scary for...

Halloween may be celebrated as the spookiest night of the year, but it doesn’t have to be that way for your dog. While the scary celebrations can provide plenty of fun for all the family. It’s important to make sure that your pet is having fun too. Nathalie Ingham, Canine Behaviour...
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Donations from holidaymakers raise £1 million for Dogs Trust

Cottages.com and Hoseasons are celebrating raising £1 million for the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust. The funds were raised from donations from holidaymakers across the country via bookings made at dogstrustholidays.co.uk with the charity receiving a donation equal to 10% of each accommodation booking value. Delivered in partnership with...
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‘Spooky’ sleepover to help cats in need

RSPCA staff in Surrey to take part in cattery sleepover to raise money for moggies in need. The staff at RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre in Surrey are taking part in a ‘spooky’ cattery sleepover to raise funds for the 61 cats in their care. The sponsored sleepover will take place...
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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 it’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 – 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, it’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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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...