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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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With interest rates at their highest since 1995, Dogs Trust warns...

Following last week’s half point rise in interest rates, Dogs Trust has warned that the sky-high cost of essentials, such as eating and heating is leaving many dog owners unable to provide for their dogs. With adoption numbers dropping because people can’t afford to take on a new dog, this...
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RSPCA appeals for information after poorly kitten is stashed in sports...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was stashed inside a JD Sports bag offered to a member of the public in the street to buy, and then thrown into a bush in Manchester. A member of the public who called the RSPCA explained that they had...
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Southampton pet retailer welcomes international superstar

A Southampton pet food and accessory retailer welcomed international TV and dog behaviourist, Chirag Patel to its inaugural exclusive dog-trainer event. Healthy Pet Store rolled out the red carpet for its celebrity guest, who mixed and mingled with dog trainers from across the region while offering his latest thoughts on...
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RSPCA braced for a spike in hedgehog calls as busiest month...

This summer looks set to be hectic for hedgehogs as the annual summer peak in calls to the RSPCA combines with a potentially devastating heatwave. A total of 6,120 calls about sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs were made to the RSPCA’s national helpline in 2021, nearly half of which (2,591)...
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Happy 18th Birthday to Fabulous Fern

A much-loved rescue dog re-homed as a puppy from Dogs Trust Darlington in 2004 will be marking a birthday milestone this weekend as she celebrates her 18th birthday. Fern was just eight weeks old when she was adopted nearly two decades ago by Andrew and Fiona Blakemore, from Spennymoor, Country...
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Vet issues urgent warning to cat owners

As another heatwave hits the UK this week, vets are warning cat owners to take extra care of their pets to keep them hydrated. The hot weather can quickly lead to dehydration if cats aren’t drinking enough and as cats are more prone to bladder and kidney problems than other...
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RSPCA investigates after cat shot in Cheshire street as horrified owner...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot in a street in Chester. Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road on the evening of July 18. The...
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YuMove expands supplement range with new Dental Care Sticks

UK supplement brand, YuMove has launched a new range of innovative Dental Care Sticks. Developed by veterinary scientists, YuMove’s multi-action Dental Sticks aim to deliver fast-acting and noticeable effects to a dog’s oral health in three ways; cleaning teeth, freshening breath, and helping to reduce the formation of new plaque...
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How to make your garden more pet-friendly

Homeowners are being urged to make their back garden safer and more enjoyable for the four-legged friends this summer. Green-thumbed experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have explored nine helpful ways to help protect pets from the dangers of an enclosed outdoor space. The garden is a pet’s favourite place to relax and roll...
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UK’s leading animal welfare and vet groups call for urgent end...

The UK’s leading animal welfare and veterinary organisations have joined forced to urge the UK government to repeal breed specific legislation (BSL) – that ‘sentences dogs to death’ simply because they look a certain way – and introduce measures to protect the public better. Battersea, Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association...
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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...