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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks Ā 

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her familyā€™s beloved Bearded Collie.Ā  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
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Greyhound racing must end in Scotland to stop thousands of unnecessary...

Dogs Trust, the UKā€™s leading dog welfare charity, has welcomed todayā€™s launch of a consultation into the future of greyhound racing in Scotland. Since 2018, over more than 2,200 greyhounds died or were put to sleep because of racing on licensed tracks around the UK and over 22,000 injuries recorded....
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Devoted doggie brother and sister looking for love this Valentineā€™s Day

As Valentineā€™s Day approaches, the team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is hoping that a devoted doggie duo who have lived together all their lives, find love once again. Two-year-old Lurchers Rocco and Tess are brother and sister and found themselves looking for love after a change in their ownerā€™s circumstances...
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The 8 breeds most prone to obesity

With 50% of dogs in the UK classed as overweight, pet obesity is becoming a big issue that pet parents should be aware of, especially if they are guilty of sneaking their pooch extra treats from the table. Pet Range have researched which popular dog breeds are most prone to...
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Retrievers reign among record number of global contenders at Crufts 2024

Crufts, which takes place next month at the NEC Birmingham, will see over 24,000 dogs from 50 different countries compete in hundreds of competitions, displays and demonstrations, over four days. Hailed as the worldā€™s greatest celebration of manā€™s best friend, the 2024 event will follow more than 200 breeds on...
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Man jailed for cropping petsā€™ ears and setting dogs on fox...

A Lancashire man has been jailed for 30 months for a ā€˜portfolioā€™ of animal cruelty offences against a fox and his own pet dogs. Dane Crawford of Howgill Avenue, Lancaster, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday (5 February) for sentencing alongside his girlfriend, Shelby Wallis (DoB: 3/10/2000), of the...
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The new TikTok walking trend is beneficial for you and your...

Walking is a great way to relax and clear your mind, and itā€™s even better with your dog. So, with 3.4 million views on TikTok*, the ā€˜decompression walkā€™ trend encourages dog owners to let dogs off their lead and roam free in the countryside. Decompression walks are a great activity for...
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#ScoopThePoop: This is how you can get paid Ā£700 to pick...

If your New Year's resolutions is to be more active and enjoy the beauty of nature with your pet, natural dog food brand Harringtons has an amazing opportunity for you.Ā Ā  Harringtons is offering one lucky owner the chance to get PAID to pick up their dogā€™s poo as part of...
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Woodgreen have partnered with Pooch & Mutt to rehome dogs just...

Woodgreen Pets CharityĀ have joined forces withĀ Pooch & MuttĀ to find dogs their perfect match this Valentineā€™s Day. Just like choosing the best dating profile picture, these dogs are ready to charm their way into the hearts of the public with their latest photoshoot. Woodgreen recognises that people form connections with dogs through...
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Survey reveals 1 in 6 people spend more on their pets...

Romance is in the air and new research suggests itā€™s not just human partners that benefit from the season of love. Pet experts Jollyes surveyed 1,180 UK pet owners and found that Brits are considering spending more on their pets than they are on their significant others this love season. The...
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Paleo Ridge unveil exciting rebrand for premium raw dog food range...

Paleo Ridge, the UKā€™s leading provider of the finest raw dog food proudly announces the official rebranding of its premium product range, Paleo Plus. The rebrand comes with a captivating new packaging design that perfectly reflects ā€˜optimum raw nutrition for dogsā€™. While maintaining the same exceptional recipes and quality of ingredients...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical forĀ the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next weekā€™s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UKā€™s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.Ā Ā  Magic Classicalā€™s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbelā€™s Canon,...