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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...
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Broken-hearted elderly Collie searches for retirement home after owner dies

An eleven-year old Border Collie is looking for a new owner to mend his broken heart after his owner became ill and could no longer take care of him. Ernie has spent more than a year in kennels and staff at RSPCA West Suffolk branch are now trying to find...
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RSPCA fears second spike in cruelty to wildlife as lockdown two...

*Warning – upsetting image included* New RSPCA data has revealed it received reports of more than 2200 incidents of cruelty to wildlife in 2020, with numbers spiking in May. From hunting and fighting to beating and mutilation, incidents of ‘illegal activity’ and ‘intentional harm’ to wild animals started rising at the...
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RSPCA will still be here for animals during second nationwide lockdown

RSPCA rescuers in England will continue to respond to emergencies and help animals in need during the second lockdown, which began this week (Thursday 5 November). The charity’s frontline officers will continue responding to emergency calls and rescuing animals in urgent need despite the new restrictions. RSPCA Chief Executive Chris Sherwood...
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Christmas gift guide

Christmas is on its way – so what better way to celebrate than with your four-legged friends! It’s been a difficult year and many of our four-legged friends have helped to get us through this time. Why not say thank you to your pets with some fabulous Christmas treats this...
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Starving stray cat surprises homeowner by breaking in and begging for...

As winter approaches, life on the streets is about to get even harder for the stray cat population. Many already struggle to find food, with a few brave felines resorting to desperate measures. One-year-old tabby Prosecco got so hungry recently that she stole through a random homeowners catflap, breaking into...
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Product review – ‘Santa Paws’ festive box from Gus &...

Christmas is not far away and just in time for the festive season, Gus & Bella has launched their December subscription box – Santa Paws. Who wouldn't want to share the festivities with their feline friend? The ‘Santa Paws’ box includes 10 unique products for cats and their owners. Four...
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Rabbit abandoned in box in middle of field

A rabbit was abandoned alone in a cardboard box in the middle of a field in Sheffield. RSPCA animal rescuer Katie Hetherington was called out on Tuesday (27 October) to a field off Cotleigh Way. Katie said: “This little bunny was found in a cardboard box lined with hay which had...
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The dangers of human wellbeing trends on our pets

Amid an unprecedented year were the nation is actively encouraged to stay home, now more than ever we are turning towards simple everyday pleasures to bring little bursts of happiness. Whether that’s buying a beautiful bouquet of flowers to brighten a room, lighting soothing scented candles after a long day...
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Happy ever after for pooch who couldn’t be touched due to...

A stray dog was who was unable to be touched due to a horrible skin condition, has headed off to her ‘fur-ever’ home after Dogs Trust changed her tale, from stray dog to family dog. Rafiki, a five-year old Akia, arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds in July after being found...
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Leading horse charity unveils children’s book to raise awareness for equine...

Lincolnshire-based equine welfare and rescue charity Bransby Horses has created a beautifully illustrated Christmas storybook and ticketed visitor experience to help raise awareness of its life-saving work. Pudding’s Christmas Miracle, written by the team at Bransby Horses and primary school teacher Helen Kennedy, invites readers to experience the same journey...
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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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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...