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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...
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German Shepherd abandoned on skate park

A German Shepherd is being cared for by the RSPCA after being abandoned at a skate park. The white and black adult male German Shepherd, called Key was found on Good Friday by a member of the public tied up at a skate park in Eye, near Peterborough. They took...
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Top tips for caring for a dog with hay fever

Summer months can be difficult for those that suffer from hay fever, but many owners don’t realise that dogs can also suffer from allergies. Dog walking and sitting app, Rover.com reveal the tell-tale signs that indicate whether your dog is affected by pollen, and how best to treat their allergies. Richard...
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Nine-week old puppy found buried alive

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a puppy was found ‘buried alive’ in a Leyland field. A dog walker was out on Saturday (27 April) training their working dogs when they made the shocking discovery. RSPCA Inspector Alison Fletcher, who is now investigating, said: “When the dogs didn’t return their...
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The hidden costs of buying a new puppy from third party...

A young couple who purchased a puppy on Gumtree realised their new pet was a victim of unlicensed ‘puppy farming’. Little Buddy was advertised for sale on gumtree and listed as being vaccinated, microchipped and in good health. However, his prospective owners were shocked upon arrival to discover 10-week old...
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County Durham vets becomes cat-friendly clinic

A Bishop Auckland veterinary practice is the cat’s whiskers after becoming a feline-friendly clinic. Wilson Vets has created a new ward and waiting room exclusively for cats at its main branch in Tenters street. The changes are helping to eliminate anxiety for cat and their owners when visiting the practice for...
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Cat reunited with owner after going missing nine years ago

A cat who went missing nine years ago has now been reunited with his owner thanks to the RSPCA. Spike, a black and white cat, went missing from his home in Thornville Close, Leicester, with his sister when they were kittens after venturing into his garden back in 2010. Then...
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Rescue dog steals the show at new owners wedding

Two years after finding herself at Dogs Trust Loughborough, a rescue dog has played a starring role in her new owners wedding. Shar Pei Tina was being looked after at the rehoming centre in March 2017 after her family, who she had lived with since a puppy, took the heart-breaking...
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Study reveals that having a dog is good for your social...

A new study reveals that having a dog is good for your social life with almost half of owners making friends while on walks. A study of 2,000 dog owners, commissioned by children’s TV channel, Boomerang, found they have met an average of four new people through their pet while...
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RSPCA appeal after kittens abandoned

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three newborn kittens were dumped in Paddington. The kittens, two black and one tabby and white, were so young they couldn’t even open their eyes yet. The litter were left on a doorstep in Fordingley Road on Thursday 11 April at about...
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Chuckit! Challenge helps owners show of their pups’ best angle

Chuckit! has teamed up with canine photographer, Emma Bearman to judge the entries of this years Chuckit! Challenge. According Rover.com, 24% of us are now sharing more pictures of our fur-pal online than of friends or family. The Chuckit! Challenge gives owners the chance to win a dog-friendly holiday from Forest...
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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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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...