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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...
Dogs Trust Manchester appeals for loving home for deaf dog
Dogs Trust Manchester is searching for a new family for a deaf dog who is without a forever home at the age of nine.
Shar Pei Coco, is described by staff at the Denton based rehoming centre as, ‘a clever, beautiful, affectionate girl’ but they are concerned, as she has...
Six things to consider before moving your pets abroad
Pet owners contemplating a permanent move abroad should make six key considerations before relocating their furry friends.
Luggage transport experts at My Baggage have revealed the cost of moving your dogs and cats abroad, along with five other essential considerations responsible pet owners should make.
The potential transmission of disease is...
Perfect paws: how to choose your perfect furry family friend
A staggering 25,000 dogs are deserted at the start of each year, for reasons such as barking too much, panting and neediness.
In addition, 70% of people do not believe that the lifetime upkeep of owing a dog can cost £10,000 or more – another factor contributing to the high...
Five ways to prevent flea infestations
For many pet owners, the risk of fleas is a worry and the idea of a flea infestation in the home is a nightmare.
Infestations can take weeks or months to control, and when fleas infiltrate the home, they seek out warmth by burying into bedding and carpets.
Steps can be...
Four-legged avengers assemble at Battersea in quest to find new homes
To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home reveals some of the best Marvel-inspired names to come through their gates.
Some owners chose monikers to suit the character of their pet, like Loki the lively Lurcher who – much like his of mischief namesake – was...
Survey reveals how UK pets are being treated as children
A new survey by Webbox Natural reveals a surge in people choosing to treat their pet like a child.
The study of 1,000 UK based pet owners was conducted by YouGov to celebrate National Pet Parents Day (28 April 2019) and presents some interesting findings with many pet owners referring...
Pet friendly garden competition
The Landscape Show is collaborating with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to introduce a new ‘Pet Friendly Garden Competition’.
The Landscape Show and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are coming together this month to promote the importance of accommodating the needs of your pets. The ‘Pet friendly Garden Competition’...
Study finds almost two thirds of dogs can talk back to...
Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend, but a recent study has found just how closely we are able to communicate with our pets.
Dog treat brand, Good Boy created a fun interactive quiz called ‘All Dogs New Tricks’ that presented dog owners with a series of tricks,...
Scorching Easter prompts flood of calls to RSPCA
A scorching Easter weekend saw a flood of emergency calls to the RSPCA reporting animals suffering from heat exposure.
The animal welfare charity received 166 emergency calls over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April) when temperatures reached the mid 20s.
That’s almost two calls every...
Lonely, bullied and cast-out cat finally finds a happy home
A cat who found himself homeless last year finally finds a new home, thanks to animal welfare charity, Mayhew.
When eight-year old tabby Tom found himself homeless last year, he thought he may have found a new feline family when he came across a colony of feral cats living in...
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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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