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Dogs Trust Calls for proposed pet-friendly policies to be extended to...

Ahead of today’s third reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes greater rights for responsible pet owners in the private rental sector, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is urging the Government to extend these rights to renters in social housing.  In September, the Government announced that...
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Kennel Club charitable Trust supports therapy dog project in Gloucestershire

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is supporting a therapy dog project to help disadvantage young people on Gloucestershire. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is supporting, Young Gloucestershire, a charitable organisation that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain tools and skills for a better life, by providing funds for...
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Thousands vote in rescue puppy naming poll with ‘Lockdown’ almost making...

More than 15,000 people gave their vote to name a litter of five puppies that were born at Dogs Trust during the current Coronavirus pandemic. The naming poll, which was launched on Dogs Trust’s social media channels last week, received an overwhelming response from the public and the puppies now...
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Dog owners warned about warm weather amid lockdown easing

The Kennel Club urges owners to check before they travel as many garden centres and destinations no longer dog-friendly due to coronavirus. With warm weather and sunshine set to sweep the UK ahead of the bank holiday weekend, a new warning from dog welfare experts has been issued to owners...
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Frozen star adopts smuggled Maltese puppy from Dogs Trust

Love is an open door for Leo, as star from the West End Production of Frozen offers him a furry-tail ending. After a tough start in life, a five-month old smuggled Maltese puppy, Leo, has found his ‘furever’ home with South West London based actress Stephanie McKeon and her husband. Stephanie...
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PDSA vet gives advice to help your pet stay happy and...

During Mental Health Awareness Week, PDSA is offering tips on reducing the chances of your four-legged friends suffering from the blues. The bond between animals and owners is really powerful and, at times like these, many of us would be lost without the mood boosting power of our pets. PDSA Vet...
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition adds three new products to its Vet Essentials...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has introduced three new products to its existing Vet Essentials range, including adult dry and wet foods, as well as no grain foods. Each Hill’s Vet Essentials food comes with five essential health benefits for every life stage to give pets a step ahead to live their...
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Barking Heads partners with Pets As Therapy and James Middleton

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Barking Heads is partnering with Pets As Therapy and James Middleton to help raise awareness and support the charity’s fundraising efforts. The national charity, Pets As Therapy (PAT), sends trusted volunteers and their behaviourally assessed animals out on therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing...
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Dogs die in hot cars reminder as lockdown is eased

Animal welfare charities are urging the public not to risk their dogs’ lives as the weather warms up and the government lifts some of the lockdown restrictions in England. The Dogs Die in Hot Cars coalition group is launching this year’s campaign just a week after the Government eased lockdown...
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Cats Protection has launched hands-free homing scheme

Cats Protection has launched a new Hands-Free Homing scheme to allow potential owners to adopt a cat online while centres remain closed to the public. Prospective owners keen to share their homes with a furry companion can browse the cats on offer via the charity’s website at www.cats.org.uk/hands-free-homing. Photos, videos and...
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Fox cub gets head stuck in ceramic vase

A fox cub found himself outfoxed by a vase after getting his head stuck inside a ceramic pot. RSPCA animal collection officer, Joe White was called to Dengayne, Basildon on Tuesday (12 May) after a resident found the distressed cub stuck fast in a ceramic vase. Joe said: “The woman found...
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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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Pet podcast has become a global phenomenon

A pet business podcast that started in the summer of last year has quickly become a global phenomenon attracting viewers and listeners from all across the world and shows the impact that the pet industry has on the global economy. The Pet Business Disruptors podcast was started by Clayton Payne,...