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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag
The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds.
A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...
The ultimate festival for dogs kicks off this weekend
The ultimate festival for dogs - DogFest kicks off this weekend in Hertfordshire with a raft of fantastic new features.
Kicking off at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire this weekend, DogFest will be hosting lots of new doggy activities and stars for owners and their four-legged friends.
Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig...
Fish4Dogs leads the way on dog-friendly workplaces
Fish4Dogs is supporting other workplaces in how to become dog-friendly with a free downloadable guide.
The premium pet food company – which has one canine colleague to every four of its human workers – is a keen supporter of ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ (21 June) and has between...
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury reaches rehoming milestone
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury has found forever homes for 300 dogs in the first four months of the year.
The figure is more than the rehoming centre, happily rehomed in the same period since 2012.
Dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages have headed off to homes across the region and beyond...
Rescue dog is struggling to find a home due to unusual...
The RSPCA is caring for an old, blind dog who is struggling to find a home because people think she is ugly.
Hairless Chinese crested Morrissa is 13 years old and arrived at the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex, in April having been rescued by inspectors from a multi-animal...
Emaciated bulldog found wandering streets looking for new home
An emaciated English Bulldog found wandering the street of Morley is hoping a new home is just around the corner.
The three-year old, named Esme by the team who at Dogs Trust Leeds, weighed just 11 kilogrammes when she was found last month, half of the weight she should be....
More than 10 newborn kittens cared for by RSPCA centre
An RSPCA animal centre in Surrey has already been inundated with orphaned kittens as kitten season begins.
Kitten season usually runs from May to September and is the time of year when most kittens are born and already, RSPCA Millbrook in Chobham, Surrey has been caring for 11 tiny kittens.
Eight...
Getting out with your dog can cut risk of dementia by...
A study has revealed that regular exercise can cut both the risk of depression and dementia by a staggering 30%.
Add to this the other undeniable benefits that our pets give us, from providing companionship and reducing loneliness – as well as the positivity that comes from having a living...
Mental health and pets – five benefits of ownership
Mental health and pets are regularly linked as animals offer companionship to those who need it most.
Pets can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and with Mental Health Awareness Week around the corner, Argos Pet Insurance discusses the benefits of pet ownership.
A sense of purpose
Firstly, pets require a...
RSPCA urges owners in Sheffield to microchip cats
The RSPCA is hosting a microchipping event for cats in Sheffield to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis.
The animal welfare charity urges owners in Sheffield to microchip their cats after figures reveal that 83% of cats in the charity’s care are not microchipped.
The event will be held at the...
Reports of dogs left in hot cars hits three-year high says...
Reports of dogs being left in hot cars has hit a three-year high, despite a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of doing so.
This year’s Dog Die in Hot Cars campaign is to launch on May 6, on Dogs Die In Hot Cars Awareness Day.
However, despite...
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Howling hounds and creepy cats: Pet experts debunk spooky superstitions this...
As autumn nights grow longer and Halloween draws nearer, pet experts are shedding light on some of the most persistent superstitions about our furry companions.
TrustedHousesitters, the UK's leading pet-sitting platform, has gathered insights to separate fact from fiction in the animal world, addressing common beliefs about pets that often...
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