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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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Five puppies abandoned in plastic box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after five puppies - from two separate litters - were found abandoned in a plastic storage box in South London. The crossbreed puppies were found shut inside a clear plastic box - with red handles and a crack in the lid - in Buckfast...
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Golden oldies hoping for a second chance at Dogs Trust Loughborough

With this weekend marking the International Day of Older Persons, on Saturday 1st and Grandparents’ Day on Sunday 2nd October, Dogs Trust Loughborough is shining a spotlight on its Old Age Pooches (OAP’s) in the hope that people will open their homes as well as their hearts and welcome...
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GBGB respond to welfare charities’ announcement

In response to the news piece yesterday about National Animal Welfare Charities calling for a ban of Greyhound racing, The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has issued a response. Responding to the call for greyhound racing to be banned in the UK, Mark Bird CEO of the Greyhound Board of...
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UK’s favourite dog walking trails revealed

The Pen-y-ghent and Hull Pot Circular in the Yorkshire Dales is the top dog-friendly walking trail in the UK, according to new research by Sykes Holiday Cottages. The holiday home agency created a ranking of the nation’s favourite walks to tackle with dogs by analysing data from AllTrails, TripAdvisor and...
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Pets at Home reveals its Halloween range for 2022

Pets at Home has unveiled its Halloween collection for this year, featuring a range of spooky costumes, accessories, toys and treats. In addition to the product range, dogs can also enjoy a special Halloween spa package at The Groom Room complete with spooky-themed shampoo and spritz as well as a...
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Leading animal welfare charities issue joint call for an end to...

Three of the UK’s largest animal welfare organisations are calling for greyhound racing to come to an end as soon as possible to put a stop to the unnecessary and completely preventable deaths of hundreds of dogs every year. Dogs Trust, the RSPCA and Blue Cross have, as part of...
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Bob the miracle cat survives suspected high rise fall and now...

When Bob, a five month old Domestic Shorthair cat was brought to Mayhew in June, there was no knowing whether the ginger moggie would survive the injuries he showed at the time. One of these included a split upper hard palate, an abnormal split in the roof of the mouth caused by trauma, commonly seen...
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Agility Team GB celebrates Bronze medal at the FCI Agility World...

Agility Team GB member Martin Reid, from Leamington Spa, and his two-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, Selfie, are celebrating bringing home a Bronze medal from the FCI Agility World Championships. The pair saw a weekend of success, starting with first place in the Small Jumping competition, followed by placing 13th in the Agility...
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RSPCA takes in almost DOUBLE the number of guinea pigs as...

The RSPCA has revealed the number of guinea pigs coming into its care between January and August has risen by 90 per cent in the last two years. The heartbreaking statistics are being released as part of Guinea Pig Awareness Week (26 - 30 September) to raise awareness of the...
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Prestigious nourish awards recognises Mr Bug & Tiana Halal cat food

Success comes in many guises, so it’s important to report that two up & coming challenger brands (Mr Bug & Tiana) within the increasingly dynamic pet food arena recently earned top commendations at the annual Nourish awards, which celebrates the nutritional prowess and ingredient integrity of up & coming...
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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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Paleo Ridge unveils new puppy range: The ultimate start for growing...

Paleo Ridge, the award-winning provider of high-quality raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new Paleo Puppy range. Designed to give puppies the best possible start in life, this exciting addition to the popular Paleo Plus range offers optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Paleo Puppy...