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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Sweet Neil is reaching out to find a loving forever home
An RSPCA cattery in Kent is hoping to find a loving forever home for a stray cat who was rescued after suffering from a painful burst abscess.
Now named Neil, the two-year-old white and black cat came into the charity’s care in November after he was rescued from Folkestone with...
Appeal after seven rabbits found dumped in bin chute at Birmingham...
The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of seven rabbits who were left for dead in a waste container at a block of flats in Birmingham.
The pets were found on Tuesday, January 2, by a resident, who contacted the RSPCA. She became suspicious when large amounts of hay and animal...
How snow and grit can be harmful to your dog &...
Multiple snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK until the end of this week as the country faces temperatures plummeting to below-freezing. The MET Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice covering large swathes of the northern half of the UK until Thursday.
With this...
RSPCA appeals for the public’s help after ‘starving’ dog is found...
A female dog is recovering in RSPCA care after being found in a severely emaciated condition in plummeting temperatures in Stockport.
The white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier cross was taken to a veterinary practice after a member of the public had found her on Sunday evening (14 January) in...
How to keep cats safe in cold weather
Cats are generally good at finding warm, cosy places to rest if the temperature drops but young, old or cats struggling with health conditions may need additional care.
With a cold spell affecting much of the UK, Cats Protection has some top tips to help protect cats in plummeting temperatures:
If...
Cat with broken tail dumped on doorstep of animal charity in...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch last Saturday.
A man arrived at the branch animal centre in Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Saturday 6 January at around noon before dumping the injured cat inside a...
Arctic blast: PDSA offer cold weather advice for pet owners
Winter can be a fun time for pets, but with forecasts of an ‘arctic blast’ on the way, PDSA experts are warning owners to keep our four-legged friends safe and warm in the wintry conditions.
Pets can be at risk of hypothermia if they get too cold, but it’s also...
As Blue Monday strikes, dog owners worry for the year ahead
On Blue Monday, reputed to be the most depressing day of the year (Monday 15 January 2024), Dogs Trust releases more results from its most recent National Dog Survey, which spell out loud and clear UK dog owners’ worries about caring for their beloved pets.
The second ever National Dog...
Mayhew Chief Executive to leave at end of March 2024
Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has today announced that Sherine Wheeler, Chief Executive, will leave the charity at the end of March 2024 following nearly two years in the role.
In that time, Sherine has steered the charity through a period of positive change, developed a strong, credible and...
Strictly’s Neil Jones releases a series of exercises for dog owners...
Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has teamed up with pet nutrition experts to create a series of dance-based exercise videos to help dogs and their owners get fit together in 2024.
It comes as research by Burns Pet Nutrition reveals that it’s not just people who piled on the pounds over...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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