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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...
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Dorwest launch Beautiful Botanicals shampoo range

Choosing the right shampoo for your dog is important and herbal experts Dorwest have taken the headache out of it for you with their Beautiful Botanicals shampoo range. They have launched two new reformulations and one brand new addition. When it comes to healthy, glossy coats they believe going...
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Rescue dog finds loving home during lockdown with Crewe family

A recue dog has landed on her paws during lockdown with a family from Crewe in Cheshire who say they have found their ‘friend for life.’ The Paley family, Anita and Trevor, son Matthew (19) and daughter Bekkii (20) had been wanting to adopt a dog for some time and...
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Natural pet food company sees huge growth in lockdown

Pure Pet Food, a Yorkshire-based, natural pet food subscription company, has seen record sales in the past few months. The company has seen a massive growth across the board, with over 100% increase in new customers and a 44% increase in returning customer sales. To keep up with the increase in...
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Digging deep to help animals in need

Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue...
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RSPCA releases new litter figures and warns of increased dangers as...

The RSPCA has received more than 2,600 reports of animals injured or caught in litter over the past five years, new stats released today reveal. The animal welfare charity is urging people who are going out more since lockdown restrictions were eases to ensure they are taking their litter home...
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How to train your pets at home during lockdown

While pet ownership is incredibly rewarding, it is a big responsibility and training your new pet is often challenging even when the nation isn’t living in lockdown. Training is an excellent way to bond with your new pet and they will all benefit from basic training to establish rule and...
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The Young Kennel Club online dog show attracts hundreds of entries...

The Young Kennel Club online dog show has drawn to a conclusion after 17 consecutive days of classes, which attracted more than 1,100 entries from all corners of the UK, culminating in Romeo, a two year-old Cocker Spaniel, owned by Ruby-Mae Brooks from York, being crowned the overall winner. Launched...
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Rescue dog helps her autistic owner with anxiety through lockdown

A rescue dog who nobody wanted found her forever home and now helps her new owner with her autism and anxiety. Cheryl Taylor, from Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, adopted five-year old Beauty from the RSPCA’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch in 2017. Once she’d reserved her, she visited to take...
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Help your cat adjust when you go back to work after...

The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine. For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown - and it’s also changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will...
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Volunteer foster carers go the extra mile for dogs in need

Dogs Trust Canterbury is saying a big thank you to its volunteer doggy foster carers who have continued to go the extra mile for their four-legged friends in recent months. This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK...
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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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PAWD DRINKS back Walk Your Dog Month to beat those January...

Two Battersea-based pet business entrepreneurs are backing a campaign to get people out walking their dogs in the winter months by organising a social walk for dog owners in Battersea Park on Sunday, 26 January. As well as having the opportunity to meet new people and fellow dog owners, the...