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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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‘Cats’ off to those who can spot the feline in under...

A brand-new brainteaser is challenging the nation to spot the cat amongst the pigeons. So, to celebrate our feline friends this National Cat Day on 29th October, why not see if you can beat the average time of 18 seconds? With over 37 years in the business and as the UK’s...
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RSPCA hopes to find alternative homes for six starry-eyed cats

The RSPCA is hoping to find special homes for six cats who comes from a property with over 40 pets. The black and white cats are looking for outdoor homes after they came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District branch in Kent earlier this month. The cats, which...
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Black cats hoping to find homes before Halloween

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of black cats with thousands of them coming into its rescue centres every year. To mark National Black Cat Day today and just days before Halloween, the charity is urging potential adopters not to overlook black cats. igures from last year show that on average...
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Dogged fundraisers reach new heights

Two dog lovers and their rescue dogs reached the summit of Mount Snowdon after a six-hour trek to raise money for Dogs Trust Salisbury. Kate Courtnell and her partner, Dan Smith hiked up the highest Mountain in Wales with their dogs Saxon a five-year-old German Shepherd who was rehomed from...
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Cat loses one of his nine lives after air gun attack

Three-year old cat Stovie narrowly avoided disaster after a shocking airgun attack, thanks to emergency treatment from PDSA vets. Stovie’s owner, Eve Worthington from Chelmsford knew something was wrong when her feline friend was acting out of character and hiding under the kitchen table. She said: “Stovie didn’t come when...
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RSPCA says we must work together to tackle the puppy smuggling...

RSPCA chief inspector gives evidence to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee about scale of puppy smuggling problem. “No one organisation can tackle this problem on its own.” That was the message from the RSPCA at the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee session on the puppy smuggling problem. Chief Inspector...
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Battersea raises thousands at first ever Muddy Dog Challenge Leeds

Last Saturday, over 850 animal lovers and their dogs came together at Harewood House in Leeds to take part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which is supported by Seresto flea and tick control collar, has raised over £65,000 so far, which will go towards the vital care of...
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Toasty homes create ‘perfect breeding ground’ for fleas

As winter descends upon us, a warm home is one of life’s simplest pleasures, but it can attract unwanted visitors, warn experts. Nearly two thirds (62%) of British pet owners with a cat or dog are unaware that turning the heating on in autumn can increase the likelihood of flea...
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New RSPCA report urges government to restrict use of fireworks

The RSPCA has released a new report highlighting the stress fireworks cause to animals, to coincide with the start of bonfire season. The charity would like to see the public sale and use of fireworks further limited to being close to four specific celebration and festival dates (November 5, December...
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New figures reveal that pets help with owners mental health

Four in five pet owners with a mental health condition say their animal has helped them tackle their illness, according to new research. New research from MORE TH>N Pet Insurance reveals that overall, three in five (60%) pet owners claim their animals have helped to improve their mental health. In the...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...