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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...
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Communities and charities around the world working together to eradicate rabies

As an animal welfare charity that has been operating for over 160 years, Battersea’s mission is to be ‘here for every dog and cat’. This extends far beyond the animals that Battersea takes in at their three centres. Through the charity’s Global Programmes strategy, Battersea works with rescues and...
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Acorn warning to dog owners after pets emergency dash to vets

An adorable stray dog rescued from the streets of Texas and given a new life in Britain nearly died, after he ate 25 poisonous acorns on his daily walk. Four-year-old Ollie, a Border collie-mix, was adopted from an animal rescue centre in San Antonio by kind-hearted Rachel Lake and Cory...
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Dogs Trust shines spotlight on overlooked golden oldies

Dogs Trust is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting an overlooked older dog as the nation prepares to celebrate older people on Grandparents Day (1 October). Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under...
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Healthy Hearts in pets this World Heart Day

The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, so making sure your pet's heart stays healthy is essential for a long, happy life. Thanks to the generosity of People’s Postcode Lottery players, who support PDSA with the costs of heart medications, PDSA treated around 12,000 pets...
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Dog lover and rescue dog on countdown to Cardiff half-marathon ...

A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his final few training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon on 1 October to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes. Rosie, now three,...
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World-first Yorkshire Embassy opens in London… for dogs!

London dogs and their owners experienced the joys of God’s Own Country – at a Yorkshire Embassy for pups in the heart of the capital.  Pooches claimed ‘dual gnash-ionality’ with an edible passport, stamped by TV’s The Yorkshire Vet’s Peter Wright, overseen by Ambassa-dog Yorkshire Terry the Yorkshire Terrier. They...
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RHS Chelsea Garden opens its doors at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is inviting the public through its doors to take a peek at its award-winning RHS Chelsea Garden. The stylish garden, designed by Martyn Wilson, has been relocated to the wildlife centre near Nantwich, in Cheshire, after making its mark during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show...
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RSPCA tackles heartbreaking cases of cruelty and abandonment of guinea pigs

The RSPCA is seeking homes for hundreds of unwanted and cruelly treated guinea pigs who have arrived at the animal charity’s centres and branches this year. Many of those pets have been cruelly abandoned in precarious locations, while others have been given up because their owners have become overwhelmed after...
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Love for Luna – Top puppy names by breed!

Finding the perfect name for your puppy can be an exciting but tough task. Whether you're drawn to a sentimental name or want to pick the cutest name for your adorable pooch, it's helpful to know the trendiest names for your furry companion. Keep in mind that these popular names...
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Zen has spent almost 650 days in RSPCA kennels and never...

A dog who was born in kennels is nearing the heartbreaking milestone of 650 days in RSPCA care - and has never had a home to call his own. Zen’s mum was part of an RSPCA cruelty case and he was born in RSPCA kennels around Christmas 2021. He was then...
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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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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag

The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds. A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...