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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Westie spends more than 400 days waiting for home as adopters...

RSPCA staff seeking a special home for a cheeky, chatty Westie fear adopters are being put off by his baldness. Nine-year-old West Highland terrier Jay was taken in by RSPCA Macclesfield, SE Cheshire & Buxton branch in January 2021 when his owners suddenly fell ill and could no longer take...
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Learn how to live happily and safely with four-legged friends this...

Dogs Trust is offering free workshops in South Wales this Easter to help families understand dogs and learn how to live happily and safely alongside them. The charity, which finds new homes for thousands of dogs every year, is offering the ‘How to stay safe this Easter’ workshops to children...
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition launches weight & active mobility pet food

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the launch of its breakthrough Weight Management & Active Mobility pet food - a nutritional solution that is clinically proven to help dogs reach & maintain ​a healthy weight, with additional mobility support.   With half of pets reported to be overweight across the globe, and...
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Young agility star from Worcestershire crowned winner at Crufts

Daniel, a four-year-old Border Collie, and Mariann Bayliss, 17, from Worcester, won the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Dog of the Year at Crufts on Saturday 12 March. The competition, which was open to YKC members aged from 6-17 and their dogs, saw top young agility handlers compete for the coveted...
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Frenchie searches for happy new home after major operations to help...

A French bulldog who started life in poor conditions and then needed life-saving surgery is finally ready to find her happy ever after. Two-year-old Frenchie Amelie was rescued by the RSPCA after being found living in unsuitable conditions. When she arrived at Block Fen Animal Centre, in Cambridgeshire, staff quickly...
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Golden oldie in need of new home for second time

A 12-year-old American Bulldog has found herself looking for a new home again, seven years after the team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury waved a fond farewell to her. Golden girl, Tia, was adopted in 2015 and has lived happily in a loving home ever since. But sadly, due to a...
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Pets hope to get ‘lucky’ this St Patrick’s Day

A group of very special rescue pets are hoping they’ll have the luck of the Leprechaun with them this St Patrick’s Day and they’ll find their forever homes. The RSPCA is looking for homes for hundreds of animals, including many with Irish inspired names. Clover One-year-old lop-ear bunny Clover (pictured above) is...
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Flat Coated Retriever from Nottinghamshire wins Gamekeepers Classes at Crufts

A Flat Coated Retriever from Nottinghamshire, owned by Helen Fox and handled by Megan Fox, was declared the overall winner of the Gamekeepers' Classes on 13 March at Crufts 2022. Ruger is four years old and triumphed in the category which is confined to working gundogs. Every dog is judged to...
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Can you give double the love to these doggie duos?

Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are on the lookout for loving homes for two devoted doggie duos. Brother and sister Wyatt and Shona, who are seven, have lived together all their lives and arrived at the Denton-based rehoming centre last month after their owner sadly passed away. Just a few...
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New report shows rise in interest in vegan food for cats...

A huge number of Brits have revealed they would consider purchasing vegan food for their cats and dogs. That’s according to the Vegan Animal Care Report: Consumer Motivations, Barriers and Market Potential - a new report released by The Vegan Society which looks at growing consumer interest around vegan food...
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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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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...