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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
RSPCA reunites owner with cat – lost for six years
The RSPCA has reunited a cat with her owner after six years, thanks to the pet’s microchip.
RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham received a call from a member of the public who had seen the cat traying in Shere, Guildford, on Tuesday (January 21).
Fortunately, she was able to catch...
Suffering dog found alone in Halifax
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The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found alone in Halifax and in an ‘horrendous state’.
The terrier-type dog was found with severely matted fur, emaciated with tumours on her face and abdomen, bad teeth and ingrowing claws.
She...
Joey the ‘Mogfather’ acts as surrogate to foster kittens
A cat who was rescued by the RSPCA after being found in the freezing cold with his placenta still attached is now helping other orphaned young kittens.
Joey, the two-year old male tabby cat, has become a ‘surrogate mum’ to three litters of kittens after he was adopted by veterinary...
Bearded dragon abandoned in cardboard box
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a bearded dragon was abandoned in a cardboard box on wasteland in the West Midlands.
The bearded dragon was found in a soggy cardboard box on wasteland in Hughes Road, Wednesbury, on Sunday 26 January.
A member of the public contact the RSPCA...
Could Brits’ confusion be fuelling the UK’s stray cat crisis?
Research by Cats Protection found that many people are confused by what to do when they find a stray cat and almost half of Brits would not approach an unfamiliar cat.
Unlike domestic dogs, who primarily live indoors and usually only venture outside with their owner, it’s often difficult to...
A third of workers believe a dog would make them happier...
Having a dog in the office can dramatically improve employee productivity and wellbeing at work, research conducted by Workthere reveals.
Workthere conducted research to determine UK office workers attitudes towards having a canine companion at their place of work and found that 44% think having a dog in the office...
The UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans
A new survey from Agria Pet Insurance reveals that the UK comes top for loving pets.
Despite the UK leaving the EU on 31st January, one thing is for sure regarding the UK's place in Europe – we still love our pets the most.
The latest survey by Agria Pet Insurance...
PDSA helps your pet fight the flab
PDSA’s veterinary experts offer their top tips to help pets fight the flab and keep them healthy, trim and happy.
It’s estimated that up to 50% of all UK pets are now overweight or obese, which makes it clear that pet obesity is an issue.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Joanne Wright, said:...
Wigan Council asks dog owners to ‘paws and pick it up’
Wigan Council is hoping residents will follow the lead on a new campaign that encourages dog owners to clean up after their pets.
The ‘Paws and Pick it Up’ campaign is looking to crackdown on the small minority of dog owners who flout the law and spoil public spaces for...
VetPartners receives PAT on the back as fundraising starts for hero...
VetPartners has named Pets As Therapy (PAT) as its chosen charity for the coming year.
Over the next 12 months, VetPartners’ UK-wide practices and central team based at its headquarters in York, are planning fundraising events to raise as much money as possible.
PAT supports communities through the visit of trusted...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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