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Dog resuscitated by RNLI volunteers
A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers.
Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they...
Emergency vets issue stark heatstroke warning to dog owners of most...
The UK’s largest emergency vets, Vets Now, has issued a summer warning to dog owners, after a study in their veterinary practices revealed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs made up over a third (36.98%) of all emergency heatstroke cases.
The study by VetCompass at the Royal Veterinary College looked into the clinical records...
Adorable puppy with one eye smaller than the other finds loving...
A puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has won over an adopter - despite his unusual condition.
Albi was born with Microphthalmia - a condition where one or both of the eyes are small - and RSPCA staff launched a special appeal to find him a home.
Albi’s...
International Cat Day – Moving house with a cat
This International Cat Day, Compare My Move has put together a guide on what to do when moving house with a cat.
Cats are very territorial animals that develop a strong connection with their environment, so a house move can cause them a lot of distress. This is why it is important...
Cats declared the ultimate ‘starter pet’ because they’re so ‘low maintenance’
A new study by Burns Pet Nutrition has revealed felines are not only considerably more ‘low maintenance’ than dogs, they also are cleaner, more self-sufficient and cheaper to own.
The research comes ahead of International Cat Day on August 8, a day of importance for a third of UK households that are...
Loving lurcher being overlooked because of his colour
A loving lurcher is struggling to find a home due to the colour of his coat.
Eighteen-month-old lurcher Pierre has been waiting for a home for nine months but is continually overlooked.
Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, believe people are put off by his brindle coat.
Animal Care Assistant Hollie Jones said:...
RSPCA fears for cats as weapon attacks on moggies soar in...
The RSPCA is warning cat owners to be extra-vigilant this summer after new figures suggest felines are being increasingly targeted in deliberate weapon attacks - with the nation's wildlife also in the firing line.
New data from the animal charity reveals that the number of cats shot with an air...
Agility Team GB celebrate successful European Open Championships
The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB on their success at the FCI’s European Open Agility Championships, which concluded this weekend, and saw the team win a total of six medals, including one gold.
Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their...
Overlooked lurcher Pepper spends 13 months in RSPCA care
A five year old lurcher is looking for her forever home after spending 13 months in RSPCA care and being overlooked by potential adopters.
Pepper was rescued by an RSPCA officer in Sheffield in July 2023, along with her young puppies, who were neglected by their previous owner. She came into...
Dog fighting reports continue to rise
The number of calls reporting organised dog fighting to the RSPCA in England has risen by 35% in the last four years, new figures reveal today.
The number of dog fighting incidents reported to the RSPCA has increased from 399 in 2020 to 537 in 2023 (537 incidents), and has risen by...
Transform your garden into a pet haven this summer
With summer here and warm, sunny days ahead, it's the perfect time for Brits to enjoy their gardens. In fact, 42% of UK residents garden as a hobby, spending an average of two hours per week tending to their outdoor spaces.
For pet owners, however, taking care of the garden...
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating the net packaging from the...
PDSA vets saved the life of six-month-old kitten, Bear, after he ate netting from the Christmas roast beef, causing his insides to ‘concertina’ up together. Without emergency surgery, Bear would’ve died.
The incident took place last Boxing Day at his owner Joshua Simpson’s home in Darlington. Bear required a potentially...
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