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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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How well do you really understand cats?

So you think you know a thing or two about cats? Put your knowledge to the test and take the Cat Behavior quiz by Gus & Bella to find out if you are an Undiscovered Cat Whisperer! What better way to test your cat knowledge this International Cat’s Day than with...
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Two kittens abandoned in 35-degree heatwave

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were abandoned on one of the hottest days of the year in temperatures which had soared to 35 degrees in London. The nine-week-old kittens, one male and one female, were found in Tudor Road, Barking, East London on Monday 18th...
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Blind Cockerpoo puppy born at Dogs Trust Basildon learns new tricks...

The use of specially adapted training methods has helped Darwin, a visually impaired Cockapoo, to graduate from Dog School and find his forever family. Darwin was born at Dogs Trust Basildon in October after his pregnant mother was smuggled into the country. A couple of weeks after Darwin was born,...
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Pets at Home raises more than half a million in one...

Pets at Home Group, which includes Pets at Home, Vets4Pets and The Groom Room, has pledged more than £550,000 to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – the biggest donation the charity has received from a corporate partner in its 40-year history. The pledge has been made through the Pets at...
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Cat seeks home comforts now her seven kittens have found owners

A cat is looking for loving new owners after her seven kittens – all born at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Cheshire – were re-homed. Whiskers hopes she can follow in the paw steps of her large brook – Mr Yellow, Prince Blue, Indigo, Violet, Sir Green, Captain...
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Half of tenants who fear never owning own home face uphill...

New research from animal welfare charity Battersea reveals that one in two tenants fear they will never buy a home, with the growing number of lifetime renters significantly limiting the UK’s aspirations of pet ownership. In the UK, the share of household occupied by private renters has almost doubled in...
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Three disqualified from keeping animals for failing to care for four...

These people have been fined and disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after failing to meet the needs of their four dogs. Jackie Lillian Steadman, her daughter Ann Steadman and grandson, Malang Steadman, all of Throgmorton Road, Bristol were all sentenced at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on 27 July. The RSPCA’s...
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Six expert tips to keep your dog cool on hot summer...

While humans can easily regulate their body temperature, for dogs, it’s not quite as simple as kicking off the duvet. So, if you’re struggling to sleep in the heat, spare a thought for our furry friends who also have a little extra insulation to contend with! Melanie Sainsbury - Veterinary...
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Hill Pet Nutrition launches new clinically proven puppy & kitten range

Hill’s Pet nutrition have announced the launch of two new pioneering new puppy and kitten foods to its Science Plan range. The new range has been developed to nourish young puppy and kitten health for optimal growth and development. With stomach sensitivities listed as the number one concern for pet parents...
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Dog foster carers urgently needed in North West to help people...

Dogs Trust Freedom Project, a specialising pet fostering scheme urgently needs more foster carers to temporarily care for the dogs of survivors of domestic abuse after seeing a surge in demand for its services. Since being launched in 2019, the Freedom Project has provided foster homes for 147 dogs in...
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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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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...