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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...
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Man caught on CCTV beating his dog in lift at block...

A man who was filmed kicking, stamping and punching a dog in a lift at a block of flats has been banned from owning animals for five years. Cameron Brunning was prosecuted by the RSPCA after CCTV cameras in the lift at the flats in St. Cuthbert’s Court, Gateshead, Tyne...
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Common mistakes pet owners make when taking their pets on a...

Staycations offer the perfect solution for pet owners looking to share their holiday moments with their pets. With the summer season upon us, PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding owners to be diligent when planning a trip away with their furry family members. From car sickness to finding pet-friendly...
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Dogfluencers provide ‘everyday affordable’ influencer momentum for ambitious underdog brands

It’s a consistent truth that best practices and ideas fostered within human food and drink often make a seamless transition into the thriving world of ‘pet parents’ and their four-legged friends.   For example, a staggering amount of NEW petfood innovation can trace its beginnings back to the pandemic, a by-product...
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RSPCA appeals after Staffie with large tumour is left in Greater...

The RSPCA is investigating how a Staffordshire bull terrier in very poor health was abandoned in a country park near Bolton. A member of the public came across the elderly canine wandering on a field near a car park at Moses Gate Country Park between Farnworth and Little Lever on...
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Dogs Trust partners with Hush Puppies to support canine welfare

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest canine welfare charity has partnered with Heritage footwear brand Hush Puppies.  With the iconic Basset Hound at the heart of Hush Puppies, the new partnership will support the charity to continue its vital work, with the brand donating 10p per pair of school shoes sold...
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Guinea Pig Welfare Forum to Take Place in September 2024

The national guinea pig community will come together for the highly anticipated, and first of its kind, Guinea Pig Welfare Forum on Thursday 19th of September 2024. The event will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham, sponsored and organised by Burgess Pet Care. The forum aims to bring...
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A third of children have never watched wildlife in a park...

A third of young people have never watched birds or wildlife in their garden or a park, according to the RSPCA’s landmark Animal Kindness Index. The Index raises worrying concerns about children’s access to animals and the natural world - also showing that seven out of ten children and young...
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Lily’s Kitchen joins paws with Dogs Trust to help dogs in...

Lily’s Kitchen is launching a Limited Edition Dogs Trust Dinner recipe for dogs in support of its partnership with Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity. What better way to treat your best friend to a mouth-watering dinner than by helping build a better future for another furry family...
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Young agility handlers and dogs secure success in Belgium

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB are celebrating a successful weekend, after winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility World Championships, which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between 19-21 July. Leading the accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman, from Doncaster, and...
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Dogs Trust and Cats Protection issue urgent appeal for fosterers to...

Two specialist fostering services that support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse have issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to come forward and open their homes to pets in need after experiencing an increase in demand for their services.  This appeal comes as Freedom, managed by Dogs Trust, and Lifeline,...
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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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Howling hounds and creepy cats: Pet experts debunk spooky superstitions this...

As autumn nights grow longer and Halloween draws nearer, pet experts are shedding light on some of the most persistent superstitions about our furry companions.  TrustedHousesitters, the UK's leading pet-sitting platform, has gathered insights to separate fact from fiction in the animal world, addressing common beliefs about pets that often...