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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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Rescue dog looking for home where he doesn’t have to walk...

Ex-racing dog is looking for a new home where he can enjoy walks with the company of other dogs. Staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are hoping that a dog-lover and their four-legged friend will soon come along to adopt a dog who enjoys walks most when he has a furry...
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Kent’s loneliest rescue dog still searching for forever home

A rescue dog who is struggling with a lonely life in kennels is hoping that September will bring her a new home after months of waiting. For almost 12 weeks, nine-year old Roxie has watched as other rescue dogs at RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent have been chosen by...
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Elderly brother and Sister due looking for a new forever family

Staff at Dogs Trust Loughborough are searching for a home that can give double the love to an elderly broth and sister doggie due. The team at the rehoming centre believe that at the grand old age of 15, Yorkshire Terriers, Bruno and Poppy are the oldest siblings that they...
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Marmalade moggies looking for new homes this Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

This Ginger Cat Appreciation Day (Saturday Sept 1), the RSPCA is highlighting the orange-furred moggies looking for homes in their care. Over the last three years, the RSPCA has had more than 1,600 ginger or ginger and white cats come into its care, of which 291 were female and 1,344...
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Less than one in three stray dogs is microchipped according to...

New figures from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home reveal that less than one in three stray dogs found are microchipped. The leading animal welfare charity is calling on pet owners, vets and microchip providers to do more to help ensure lost dogs can be reunited with their owners. According to its...
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Cat found with fractured jaw finds his happily ever after

A young cat who was discovered with a fractured jaw, has now found the purrfect new home. The ginger feline was first discovered by a member of the public near Wembley Park in North West London in February this year. The two-year old named Simba, looked like he had been involved...
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Two thirds of people feel uncomfortable asking for time off after...

A survey has revealed that nearly two thirds of people felt uncomfortable asking their boss for time off when their pet died. In line wth Grief Awareness Day, a survey of 1000 workers carried out for Cats Protection found that 73% of pet owners fell it can be as difficult...
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Mum and pups found dumped in Rugby

The RSPCA is investigating after a mother and her three puppies were found abandoned in Rugby within days of each other. An emaciated brindle puppy was found in Pinfold Street on Sunday night (19 August) by a member of the public who contacted the dog warden the following day. The puppy,...
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Cotswold RAW dispelling the tripe about tripe

Premium dog food brand, Cotswold RAW are dispelling the negativity surrounding tripe, a key ingredient in their range. As leading exponents of well-rounded, nutritionally-primed pet food, there was never any question of a rural orientated operation like Cotswold RAW seeing tripe in anything but a positive light. The vibrant Badsey operation...
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Two transformed pooches looking for new homes

Dogs Trust Snetterton is celebrating the remarkable progress that two of its challenging residents have made. Dave the Beagle and Tim the Terrier Cross, both aged four, came into the rehoming centre with a number of behavioural issues that the charity has been working hard on. The pair have done so...
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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...