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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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Show what a good boy your dog is for a chance...

In celebration of National Pet Day, Good Boy is giving away a year’s supply of dog treats to one lucky pooch. We all think that our dog is the best - the goodest boy or girl of them all, but where does your pooch match up against your friends? Or...
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New data reveals a third of people in UK putting their...

New research shows that UK pet owners spend almost 2K a year on their pets, but almost a third don’t have a £15 carbon monoxide alarm. The research from the new CO Be Alarmed! Campaign by Energy UK shows that despite being a nation of animal lovers, 29% of us...
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Nestlé’s Pets at Work (PaW) scheme comes to their offices in...

Nestlé has launched Pets at Work (PaW) scheme at its offices in York where colleagues can now bring their dogs to work. Nestlé, the world’s biggest food and drink producers and one of York’s largest employers has seen the scheme successfully launched in five other offices in the UK &...
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RSPCA issues reminder: Chip ‘N’ Check

Three years since the introduction of compulsory dog microchipping, the RSPCA urges owners to microchip and check their details. On the third anniversary of compulsory microchipping (6 April), the UK’s largest animal charity is reminding dog owners to ensure their pets are microchipped and their up-to-date details are registered with...
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Millennial dog ownership soars as young couples seek to hone parental...

More than two million young couples are getting a puppy to prepare them from having a baby. New research from online pet retailer, Paws.com reveals that the majority of millennials (67%) believe looking after a dog is good practice for parenthood. Nearly a third (32%) of young pet parents regard their...
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Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes

Thousands of paws across six countries are set to unite in the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in need. On Saturday May 25th 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs (and their humans) coming together to raise much-needed funds for the...
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Spring training with your dog

PDSA reveals 1.4 million dogs receive no training at all, as the vet charity offers top training tips for dog owners. As the days are getting longer, spring finally feels like it’s here, and with more light, many dog owners will be looking forward to longer evening walks with their...
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Pets at Home to host free pet workshops over Easter holidays

Pets at Home to host free workshops during the Easter holidays to help teach children about pet ownership. The Easter holidays can prove to be a challenge when trying to find fun activities for the children, but Pets at Home may have the answer. During the Easter Holidays Pets at...
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Rescue dogs’ grass is greener at Somerset RSPCA shelter

Rescue dogs at a RSPCA’s North Somerset branch are enjoying a new lease of life after LazyLawn® was installed. The leading brand of artificial grass now features in two of the centre’s environment enrichment areas, where the dogs go for rest and relaxation away from the kennels, as well as one...
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RSPCA urges people to see rats as more than just pests

Following World Rat Day (4 April), the RSPCA is calling for wider recognition of rats’ amazing abilities to think and experience feelings. The growing awareness of animal sentience raises many questions about the way in which many animals like rats are treated. The animal welfare charity is urging people to...
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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...