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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...
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600 dogs find loving homes in Dogs Trust Cardiff’s first year

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff as they celebrate a year of rehoming dogs across Wales and beyond. Since the state-of-the-art rehoming centre started finding loving homes for dogs in August 2021, the team have rehomed 600 dogs, and are confident that thanks to the support of the dog...
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Veterinary expert reveals you’ve been reading your dogs body language all...

The 26th August is International Dog Day, and as a nation of dog lovers we'll all be celebrating our furry friends. To help celebrate the day, veterinary expert Dr Linda Simon at pet wellness brand Pooch & Mutt has debunked some of the most common myths and misconceptions about our...
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RSPCA reveals seven cats a day suffer at the hands of...

The RSPCA has released new figures which reveal that seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months. Over the last six years (2016-2021), there were 16,212 incidents of deliberate cruelty towards cats reported to the animal welfare charity...
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Recognising kennel cough in dogs

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her expert advice on recognising, preventing, and treating your poorly pooch for kennel cough. Catching a nasty cough is something that most of us won’t be a stranger to, but many aren’t aware that our four-legged friends can suffer from a similar respiratory infection.  PDSA...
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Kittens who suffered life threatening injuries have now found their purrfect...

Two young kittens who suffered multiple fractured bones have now found happiness in their forever homes after being rescued and rehabilitated by the RSPCA. Smudge and Bean, a pair of seven-month-old tabby kittens, were rescued by the RSPCA after they had both been taken to the vets with severe injuries...
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Four-legged friends welcome at London’s most well-mannered coffee houses

The Gentlemen Baristas in London is partnering with pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen to invite those with four legged friends for special treatment this International Dog Day, Friday 26th August. From Piccadilly to Southwark all The Gentlemen Baristas’ guests with woofers will be greeted with a barista-made drink of their...
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Paleo Ridge executive team complete Three Peaks Challenge for Many Tears...

The executive team at Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, completed the Three Peaks Challenge on August 11th while fundraising for Many Tears Animal Rescue (MTAR). The Paleo Ridge team taking part – including CEO Tyler Daly, Director of Sales and Marketing Will...
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Oldest ever Dogs Trust rescue dog seeks classical music-loving owners

Dogs Trust is searching for a new home for a 22-year-old dog, the oldest dog in their care, who loves listening to classical music. Ty, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dalmatian Cross, is described as a ‘terrific older gentleman’ by the team at Dogs Trust Bridgend who believe he may be...
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Launch of first independent Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage

The first independent Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage has been launched by Animal Therapy Solutions with accreditation from the Animal Health Professions Register The Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) have accredited a new Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage, the first independently moderated course of this level...
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Dog with ‘brutally cropped’ ears hates going to the vets and...

A dog whose ears were brutally cropped when she was just a puppy still bears the mental scars of the illegal procedure almost two years later. Two-year-old bully Lyla was rescued by Staffordshire Police and the RSPCA from a property in Staffordshire in November 2020 after police officers discovered a...
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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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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire

A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated. Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...