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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...
‘Unbelievable’ transformation of spaniel rescued from starvation by RSPCA
A dog who is ‘loving, gentle and wants to be friends with everyone’ is unrecognisable from the ‘skin and bones’ she was when she was rescued by the RSPCA.
Springer spaniel Lola was 18-months-old when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September 2023 after being taken into a local vet emaciated*....
It’s wedding season – here’s how to include your dog in...
Wedding days are often filled with celebrations with the ones you love the most, so it’s understandable that for many people it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without their faithful furry companion.
“From a ‘dog of honour’ to a ring bearer, the possibilities of including your...
New research reveals 78% of pet owners share their bed with...
Research from Rover.com has today revealed that a whopping 78% of the nation’s pet owners share their bed with their dog, with 47% even admitting to tucking them in under the covers.
However, it seems three is a crowd, as almost 1 in 5 (19%) Brits* say they’ve kicked their partner...
Is dog’s glum face putting off adopters?
A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face.
Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns.
He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while...
Puppy rushed to emergency vets after swallowing 20cm wooden chicken skewer
A super-cute puppy called Maverick lived up to the name by somehow swallowing an entire 20cm chicken skewer.
The wooden skewer punctured his stomach but, amazingly, the super-strong Border Collie carried on as normal afterwards, running, eating and drinking as usual.
It was only 10 days later when a sinister lump...
Cat-acombs ordeal! Feline trapped under St. Paul’s Cathedral rescued by RSPCA
A cat who disappeared into an underground basement at St.Paul’s Cathedral has been rescued by the RSPCA.
The feline tumbled 15 feet down a shaft near to the outer walls of the Grade I listed central London landmark and ended up trapped in the dark basement below the cathedral.
Fortunately, a...
Bond Appetit: Dinnertime is best bonding time for owner and pet
The love between dogs and their owners is a cherished bond, and new research from Tails.com today reveals that mealtime in particular is one of the key ways to create this connection, according to almost half of owners.
A whopping 61% of the 2,000 British dog owners surveyed, agree that mealtime is...
RSPCA caring for four rabbits abandoned in dirty hutches
The RSPCA in Hampshire is caring for four rabbits who were sadly abandoned in dirty hutches at the gate leading to the animal centre.
Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Hampshire, discovered the rabbits late on Tuesday evening (16 July). They found two female rabbits inside one...
Vet warns of the dangers of exercising your dog in hot...
With temperatures forecasted to reach highs of 30°C this week, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend in the heat.
PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: “We know how important exercise is to keep a dog’s body and mind healthy. However,...
How to help children to understand losing your dog
If we’re lucky, our dogs can be with us for up to 13 years, if not longer. They’re by our side for some of life’s major moments, and they truly cement themselves as an integral part of the family.
As much as we don’t want to think about it, there...
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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...
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