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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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RSPCA show off their Spooktacular pets in need of homes this...

The RSPCA highlight some mysterious moggies and petrifying pups who are hoping to be ‘treated’ to a new home this Halloween. The RSPCA takes in more than 100,00 animals every year and has thousands of pets looking for a new home at any one time. This Halloween they show off some...
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Homeless hound Spooky looking for a new home this Halloween

Staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside are getting into the spirit of Halloween this year and hoping to conjure up a new home for a Greyhound called Spooky. The 18-month old ex-racing Greyhound arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre earlier this month and has made lots of friends, both two and...
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Manchester Muddy Dog challenge raises almost £100k for Battersea

Nearly 700 animal lovers and their dogs came together at Ashley Hall in Altrincham earlier this month to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which was sponsored by LV= raised almost £100,000 so far, which will go towards the vital care of the...
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Battersea rehomes puppy bought online and handed in after only 4...

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is voicing concern at pets being bought online on a whim, then discarded when their new owners change their mind. It follows the care of a thirteen-week of Chihuaha puppy who was bought online and then given up to the charity by...
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Nineteen 87 launches brand new ‘buy direct’ website

Premium dog food brand, Nineteen 87 have announced the launch of a brand new e-commerce website, enabling customers to shop direct. Having previously only stocked their range through Pets at Home and Ocado, customers can now also purchase all of Nineteen 87’s super premium, baked complete, dog food and treats...
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Blue Cross invite animal lovers to nominate their pet heroes

Blue Cross pet charity is calling for stories about hero pets from across the nations as nominations open for the prestigious Blue Cross Medal. Animal lovers across the UK are being encouraged to nominate inspirational pets who could be the next medal-winner. The Blue Cross Medal has celebrated inspirational pets...
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New puppy school welcome box is a RAWing success

Natures Menu teams up with Puppy School to offer new pet parents’ advice and tasty samples. Over 200 puppies across the country have got off to a ‘paw’some start in life after receiving an exclusive ‘Puppy School Welcome Box’ from Natures Menu and Puppy School, for the very first time. The...
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Battersea takes almost twice as many black cats as any other...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home reveal almost half of all cats brought into their rescue centres so far this year have been black. The charity revealed that unwanted black cats make up 43% of all feline admissions to Battersea, compared to other single-coloured cats, which are far less likely to...
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RSPCA launch campaign to restrict the use of fireworks

The RSPCA has launched a campaign to restrict the private use of fireworks on all but four days of the year. A Change.org petition has already generated thousands of signatures since it was set up on October 16 and the RSPCA is joining calls urging people to email the UK...
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The best walks in the Lake District for your dog’s breed

With hundreds of walks to choose from when you visit the Lake District, deciding which are the best for you can feel like a tricky business. And if you are taking a four-legged friend with you, this can feel even more difficult! Craig Manor Hotel in Windermere have mapped out...
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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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Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust issues firework advice for owners 

Research from Dogs Trust has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected across the country over the next few days, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has issued advice to owners to help them support their canine companions through firework...