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Spooked horses: How to calm them and what to do when...
As prey animals, horses are hard-wired to flee when they sense a potential threat. Even things that seem commonplace to us — like a plastic bag rustling in the breeze, or the noise from a gate slamming shut — can be very frightening for the animal. And once their...
Keep your pet safe in the car
Plans for foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits this spring and summer, and now households planning ‘staycations’ have been advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips.
The motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have compiled their advice for travelling with pets,...
Dogs Trust urges people to give old dogs new digs
Dogs Trust is urging dog lovers to forego the pitter patter of puppy paws and consider giving Older Age Pooches their perfect retirement home.
It comes after the charity found that almost half of people looking to adopt were searching for a four-legged friend under the age of six months.
In...
Britain’s police dog handlers to receive free dog first aid training
The first ever nationwide campaign to provide free dog first aid support to the UK’s police forces has been launched, offering nearly 1,500 police dogs greater support in critical moments of need.
Thanks to a coalition of animal welfare advocates, free first aid training and kits are to be issued...
Dogs Trust Worldwide helping tackle dog fighting in South Africa
Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support the South African National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in its efforts to tackle dog fighting in the country.
The South African NSPCA is reporting rising levels of animal abuse as a side-effect of Covid-19 and seeing unprecedented violence against them.
Dogs Trust Worldwide has supported the...
Bill for tougher sentences for animal abusers passes into law
The RSPCA is “delighted” that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill will pass into law, meaning animal abusers could face up to five years in prison.
After years of tireless campaigning, the animal welfare charity - and principal investigator of animal neglect and cruelty in England and Wales is celebrating this...
Top tips to keep your dog safe as UK staycations restart
With the return of staycations this month (May) and many pet parents not wanting to leave their beloved dog behind, Nature’s Variety, reveals its top tips on how to ensure your dog is kept safe and happy whilst away from home.
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RSPCA food bank project helps pet owners in need across Cheshire...
The RSPCA has expanded its food bank partnership to cover Cheshire and Merseyside for pet owners who are struggling.
In November (2020) Deputy Chief Inspector Alison Fletcher, who works in Lancashire, decided to link-up with food banks in the area to provide them with pet food for owners who were...
New research shows our four-legged friends don’t age the way think
New research from Dogs Trust has found that dogs are not necessarily in the age category we might think they are.
Dr Naomi Harvey, Research Manager at Dogs Trust and Honorary Associate Professor of Companion Animal Behaviour & Welfare at The University of Nottingham, has renewed scientific literature on aging...
Puppy Farmers ‘exploiting confusion around pandemic restrictions’, dog experts warn
As travel restrictions are due to be relaxed in the UK, The Kennel Club is urging would be puppy-owners to be vigilant
The dog welfare organisation has always urged potential new owners to avoid buying a puppy if the seller is offering to deliver it, as this allows rogue traders...
Sustainable insect-based pet food launches in UK
Launching exclusively in the UK today, Aardvark is skipping the small talk and cutting straight to the point that needs to be addressed, making pet ownership more planet-friendly.
The sustainable brand introduces its first range of kibbles produced using only sustainable protein ingredients and packaged using fully recyclable, sustainable and...
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Scars show Scooter’s tough past – but he’s sweet, shy dog...
The scars across Scooter’s nose and face tell the story of his difficult past - but he’s a sweet and shy dog who is ready for a fresh start, and a new best friend.
Lurcher cross Scooter arrived at the RSPCA’s Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, last year, after being rescued by...
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