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Puppy who fell out of third-storey window searches for loving new...

A puppy who fell out of a window and needed veterinary treatment is now back on all four paws and is looking for a new home. Nine-month-old Brian was taken in by the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment in August 2024 when he was just four months old. Brian, a Belgian...
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Pedal power pushes dog lover the extra mile for four-legged friends...

A member of the team at Dogs Trust Kenilworth has literally gone the extra mile – or 621 – to help the dogs in his care at the rehoming centre this Christmas. Despite needing nine operations on his knees and feet in recent years, James Sowerby has undertaken the ‘99k for Canines Cycle Challenge’ to raise funds to help the dogs he knows and loves....
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Five dogs abandoned in rural road highlights fears of winter welfare...

The RSPCA is investigating after five dogs were abandoned in a rural location in Leicestershire. Members of the public contacted the RSPCA after coming across five dogs wandering in a rural road, Bradgate Road near Newtown Linford, at around 10pm on Monday 13 December. It supports concerns that the charity’s fears...
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Vet warns dog owners to avoid Christmas crackers this year

Christmas is an exciting time of year for many families, and even for our four-legged friends. Many will enjoy the most festive traditions on Christmas Day, from feasting on a Christmas dinner, to opening presents under the Christmas tree. But for dog owners, these famous festivities can be unknowingly...
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Matted elderly cat rescued by RSPCA is now looking for a...

An elderly cat who came into the RSPCA’s care with matted fur is now looking to find his retirement pad just in time for Christmas. The 15-year-old tabby and white cat, called Otis, came into the care of the RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire branch in Hillingdon in...
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Christmas can be stressful for dogs – here’s how to tackle...

For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings, fun and joy. But for our pets, Christmas can be a stressful time. The change in routine, visitors, loud music, late nights and decorations can all worry them. With Christmas day fast approaching tails.com behaviourist Carolyn Menteith highlights...
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Rescue dog found on Welsh puppy farm finds her forever home...

This Christmas is certainly going to look very different for rescue pup Gigi now her life has been transformed by RSPCA Cymru following her rescue from a property in South West Wales earlier this year. The 11-month-old chocolate Labrador was grossly overweight when she was found with more than 200...
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Force is with tiny kitten Yoda who needed emergency care after...

A kitten who collapsed and needed emergency treatment just a week after being bought online has been found a loving new home in time for Christmas by Blue Cross. The kitten, then six weeks old, was rushed into the national pet charity’s animal hospital in Victoria, London, after he collapsed...
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Picture perfect! Winning wasp spider image takes highest award in...

An image of a wasp spider in its web has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2021. The striking winning photo, entitled ‘Hidden Below’, was taken by 17 year old Ben Hancock-Smith from Guildford, Surrey, after being singled out from more than 6,500 entries...
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Stuart the Dobermann finds new-found confidence thanks to canicross running

An excitable Dobermann who arrived at Dogs Trust with boundless energy and a lack of confidence is a changed dog after finding a new hobby. Stuart came into Dogs Trust care over a year ago in November 2020 after his owner’s new work commitments meant they no longer had the...
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RSPCA appeals for information after two injured rabbits abandoned in a...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two male rabbits were found abandoned in a box in a London park. The rabbits were discovered by a member of the public on Friday, 3 December, at Gooseley Playing Fields in St Albans Avenue, Newham. The lop type rabbits were discovered inside a...
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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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Vet expert warns that laser pens are ‘detrimental to your dog’s...

Laser pointers might seem like a fun and harmless way to entertain your dog during winter, but an expert from vet charity PDSA has taken to TikTok to share an urgent warning. Gemma Renwick, a vet nurse from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has warned of the dangers of laser pens on...