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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
The hidden heroes of Christmas: those helping the nation’s pets survive...
An astounding third of pet owners will experience an emergency this festive season.
And the UK’s leading pet emergency service, Vets Now will see a 79% rise in cases around Christmas and New Year as worried pet owners battle with the unexpected dangers of Christmas – with everything from accidental...
First Christmas in new home for inseparable dogs who hadn’t been...
Two dogs who were terrified of humans and had never been outside are getting ready to spend Christmas in their new home after they waited over a year to be adopted.
‘Best friends’ Ronnie and Patch had spent the first six years of their lives living inside a house in...
After a two year wait, rescue dog gets to spend Christmas...
A dog who waited more than two years to find a new home is living his best life and is about to have a very special Christmas, thanks to a local dog lover who came to his rescue.
Four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Sonny, was handed over to Dogs Trust Shrewsbury...
Youngest ever winner of RSPCA photo award takes top spot with...
A striking close-up image of a turkey has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023 hosted by wildlife broadcaster Chris Packham.
The stunning photo was entered by eight-year-old Jamie Smart which makes her the youngest ever winner of the charity’s photography awards which has...
The trendiest Christmas-themed dog name for 2023 is Tinsel!
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed the UK’s top dog names for 2023. And Barbie mania was officially the main driving force behind naming trends this year, inspiring the trendiest name of the year: Pink.
While Ken was on the up from last...
Dog owners warn of near fatal festive fails to watch out...
Christmas is almost upon us and is of course a beautiful season filled with fun festivities. However, it's essential to remember that amidst the excitement, there can be hidden dangers for our furry companions.
Staying vigilant can help ensure our canine friends have a safe and enjoyable experience. Agria Pet...
Dog returned to Dogs Trust hopes birthday – and Christmas –...
When Collie-Cross Hiro was handed over to the team at Dogs Trust Merseyside in the dark days of January this year, the rehoming centre staff instantly recognised him.
The playful pup had been rehomed by Dogs Trust Merseyside as a 14-week-old fluffy bundle of energy. Ever since then he has...
Searches for ‘dog reiki’ are up 53% as pet owners look...
According to MoneySuperMarket, 70% of Brits are willing to spend more money on their pets than on themselves, but it seems that pet gifting is evolving.
Insights from Fresha’s new trend report show that views for #petwellness on TikTok have grown from two million to 19 million in the last...
Brits set to spend £918m on their pets this Christmas
Sales of pet treats, toys and pet accessories are predicted to top record levels this festive season.
Pet spending in general is up year on year according to data by consumer insight platform, Vypr, and this shows no sign of slowing down in the run up to Christmas. Spend is...
Increasing numbers of pet owners rely on the support of food...
As the cost of living escalates, increasing demand is being made on food banks. And not just to feed people – pet owners are being faced with the awful reality of not being able to afford food for their animals so have begun to rely on food banks to...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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