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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire
A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated.
Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
Dogs Trust donates vital medical equipment to NHS during coronavirus crisis
Dogs Trust is helping to support the national effort in the fight against coronavirus by donating vital medical equipment to the NHS.
The charity’s rehoming centres rallied together in support of our incredible health service – with Dogs Trust Loughborough donating 120 surgical gowns to nearby Lings Bar Hospital (pictured).
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Five ways to exercise your dog at home during lockdown
Following the lockdown announcement, Google searches for ‘dog exercise’ spiked by a huge 809%, increasing again recently as the extension was announced.
Those lucky enough to have a garden are turning their outdoor space into exercise. However, with almost a third of people in the UK owning a dog, how...
Dogs Trust asks for help to name adorable rescue puppies
A litter of five rescue puppies born at Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Glasgow during the Coronavirus pandemic are looking for help from the public to name them.
The team at Glasgow is launching an online poll to name the puppies and are calling on the public to get involved...
Heroic animals ‘who also served’ honoured this VE Day
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, leading vet charity PDSA is paying tribute to the brave hero animals ‘who also served’ and helped save countless lives during World War II.
The charity is commemorating the milestone by sharing exclusive e-books which tell the remarkable stories of animal heroes...
RSCPA rescue mission to save fox from manhole
A team of RSPCA animal rescuers worked together to free a fox cub stuck down a manhole in Birmingham.
RSPCA animal collection officers Cara Gibbon and Vic Hurr, and inspector Nichola Geraghty went to a hostel in Grange Road, Birmingham on Monday 27 April after locals heard a fox crying.
Vic...
Are your lockdown animal snaps worthy of an award?
The RSPCA is offering young people the chance to win amazing prizes in return for them getting snap happy with their favourite animals.
The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is now open for entries and judges are hoping this year’s categories will appeal to more entrants than ever.
Those aged 18 or...
Lucky & Prince introduce new treats range
After a successful year with their ‘Raw to go’ premium eco-friendly sausage range, Lucky & Prince have launched snacks to complement their range.
They are introducing premium Lamb Royale treat range to start with and will expand with snacks to each sausage flavour in due course.
The snacks are produced using...
Cats Protection and Dogs Trust welcome Lords debate on effect of...
Two of the UK’s biggest animal charities have joined force to welcome a House of Lords debate recognising the challenges faced by rehoming organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say that together with other animal charities, they are facing significant fundraising and operational difficulties as a...
RSPCA teams up with Foodbank to provide vulnerable owners with food...
Two London RSPCA branches have teamed up with their local Foodbank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 outbreak.
The charity recognises that pets are very much a part pf our families. Some pet owners are concerned they may not be able...
Paul O’Grady urges the public to donate to Battersea during ‘tough...
Paul O’ Grady and his new puppy, Nancy have sent staff at Battersea an encouraging video to help boost morale during these ‘tough times’.
The video calls upon the public to donate what they can to help the much-loved animal charity’s homeless dogs and cats.
During the heart-warming video, the Battersea...
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Fireworks: Six tips to help your pets cope this fireworks season
Many pet owners will be familiar with the helpless feeling of watching your pet struggle through an evening of loud bangs and bright lights. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season almost upon us, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive.
While it can be an anxiety-inducing time...
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