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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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Inspired by England’s victory Sam bounces back from broken leg to...

A dog who was badly injured after being hit by a car has bounced back from his broken leg to learn to play football again; inspired by England’s huge 10-0 win over San Marino. One-year-old Sam is a cheeky rottweiler cross collie who was rushed into the RSPCA’s Finsbury Park...
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Owners of needle-shy horses will soon have access to expert advice...

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will be launching another of its successful Confident Horse webinars on 8th December. This time the expert team will be looking at how to help a horse or pony with needle shyness. When a horse or pony is needle shy it is usually because they are worried about having an...
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Petributes launches sleeping cats urn

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has launched a new Sleeping Cats urn for its trade and consumer customers. The urns provide a means to store a pet's ashes discreetly, using a hollow interior. Modelled on Petributes original and best-selling wooden Sleeping Cats urn, the figurine conceals...
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Could you give a furry friend a new home this Black...

Could you change the life of a furry or feathered friend this Black Friday and offer a beautiful black pet a loving new home? At the RSPCA, we think black is beautiful; but some black animals can take longer to rehome than other coloured pets. Some people believe that black...
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Former stray Caffrey looking for a new home in time for...

Dogs Trust West London is appealing for a new home for a former stray dog who’d love a family to call his own in time for his birthday.  Caffrey was found in March and transferred to Dogs Trust from another animal welfare organisation, where he’s being cared for by the centre’s Canine Carers. Dogs Trust West London Rehoming...
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15 tips to keep animals safe in the cold

It’s not clear whether we’ll get a white Christmas but with temperatures plummeting, now is the time to take simple steps to keep our pets and wildlife safe this winter. With temperatures dropping below freezing and winter’s first frosts and snows forecast across the country, the RSPCA is urging people...
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Pets at Home Foundation launches its biggest ever Christmas fundraiser to...

Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative this week as it aims to raise £2.2million to support rescue pets across the country. The charity, founded by pet care specialists Pets at Home, has announced its biggest ever target following the revelation earlier this month that more...
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Big boy Basher seeks home for Christmas

A gentle giant is facing his second Christmas in RSPCA kennels as potential adopters are put off by his size. Two-year-old mastiff Basher weighs 60kg and measures in at almost 6ft tall when he stands up on his hind legs - making him taller than lots of the staff looking...
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Barc London launches new doggy raincoats collection

Designer pet brand, Barc London launch their very first range of raincoats for dogs. Created to keep dogs warm and dry during wet winter walks, these waterproof jackets also provide underbelly splash protection from muddy puddles - a must have for pups on rainy days! Each raincoat is made from a...
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Suffolk youngster honoured with top award at Discover Dogs

Dog-devotee youngster Lewis Steven Garstang from Suffolk has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC), Young Person of the Year award at Discover Dogs. Following the tragic loss of his dad in 2018, Lewis took on the training and running of his dogs, Rosie and Willow, in agility. Both rescue dogs, the two...
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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...