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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks Ā 

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her familyā€™s beloved Bearded Collie.Ā  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
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Battersea’s longest serving volunteer spends almost a quarter of a century...

Battersea Old Windsorā€™s longest-serving volunteer is being celebrated this Volunteersā€™ Week (3 ā€“ 9 June 2024) for her support caring for thousands of dogs for more than 24 years.  Ann Palmer started her volunteering journey in February 2000 as she wanted to spend more time with dogs and support animals...
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Retired teacher goes the extra mile for homeless hounds

As organisations across Shropshire celebrate Volunteersā€™ Week (3-9 June) aĀ Dogs Trust Shrewsbury volunteer is urging other dog lovers to join the team.Ā  Nick Munro has been volunteering at the rehoming centre since 2019, dedicating two mornings a week to helping take care of the dogs, particularly those who have been...
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Five ways to help a pet struggling with seasonal allergies

With the UK enjoying a hot spring, and temperature continuing to climb, so too is the pollen count which can dampen the summer mood ā€“ both for people and their pets. PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners that furry family members can suffer from pollen allergies...
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The truth about viral TikTok dog feeding hacks ā€“ two experts...

TikTokā€™s #petcare hashtag has more than 15 million views, many of the videos featuring ā€˜hacksā€™ for dog care and feeding, with novice owners and experts alike sharing what they think is best for their dogs and yours. So, itā€™s no surprise that pet owners looking for solutions and the best...
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Puppies abandoned in shoebox reunited with mum in RSPCA miracle

Seven two-week-old puppies who were found abandoned in a shoebox have been reunited with their mum at anĀ RSPCAĀ rescue centre. The litter of tiny pups were found by a member of the public left in a shoebox and abandoned outside Braintree District Council office on 3 May and taken into the...
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Paleo Ridge celebrates a decade of excellence in raw dog food...

Paleo Ridge proudly announces its 10th anniversary. Founded by Sharon Daly in June 2014, the company has grown from a single tabletop mincer in her home to operating two sites in Waterlooville and Havant, serving thousands of loyal customers across the nation and around the globe. Reflecting on this significant...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside takes on inflatable 5k challenge to raise vital...

A dedicated team from Dogs Trust Merseyside is preparing for an exciting fundraising event at Aintree Racecourse this weekend to support dogs in need.Ā Ā  Team members Clare Rooney (50), Avril Clark (25), Chloe Rose (22), and Eric Grainger (28) will be participating in the Liverpool Fun Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course to raise...
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Rover.com reveals the dog breeds that make the best ā€˜pub dogsā€™

Itā€™s well known that pub culture is an integral part of British life, and not just for humans, but for dogs too. In fact, new research fromĀ Rover.com, the worldā€™s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that a whopping 78% of dogs are regular pub-goers! Wherever we...
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Missing cat reunited by microchip after three-month agony

A thankful owner is warning other cat owners of the importance of microchips after she was reunited with her missing feline friend Dragon after a long three months - all thanks to his microchip. Ā  The one-week countdown is officially on for cat owners in England to get their cats...
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Revealed: The dog breed which takes RSPCA twice as long to...

Greyhounds take twice as long to rehome than other dog breeds, figures from the RSPCA shows. Every year internationally on 2 June, the breed is put in the spotlight on National Greyhound Day. But despite having a day to celebrate and raise awareness, it still takes on averageĀ 81 daysĀ for the...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical forĀ the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next weekā€™s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UKā€™s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.Ā Ā  Magic Classicalā€™s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbelā€™s Canon,...