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Is it safe to take your dog for a walk during...
As weather warnings are issued up and down the UK for the arrival of Storm Eowyn, dog owners up and down the country will be asking themselves ‘Is it safe to take my dog for a walk?’ and “How do I keep my dog calm during the storms?”.
With this...
The Young Kennel Club online dog show attracts hundreds of entries...
The Young Kennel Club online dog show has drawn to a conclusion after 17 consecutive days of classes, which attracted more than 1,100 entries from all corners of the UK, culminating in Romeo, a two year-old Cocker Spaniel, owned by Ruby-Mae Brooks from York, being crowned the overall winner.
Launched...
Rescue dog helps her autistic owner with anxiety through lockdown
A rescue dog who nobody wanted found her forever home and now helps her new owner with her autism and anxiety.
Cheryl Taylor, from Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, adopted five-year old Beauty from the RSPCA’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch in 2017.
Once she’d reserved her, she visited to take...
Help your cat adjust when you go back to work after...
The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine.
For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown - and it’s also changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will...
Volunteer foster carers go the extra mile for dogs in need
Dogs Trust Canterbury is saying a big thank you to its volunteer doggy foster carers who have continued to go the extra mile for their four-legged friends in recent months.
This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK...
Helping wildlife in lockdown
What is safe to do in terms of helping wildlife, such as hedgehogs, during lockdown?
While humans are being urged to stay home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it has been wildly reported that Britain’s wildlife is taking back the environment during lockdown. We’ve seen...
Scorching British weather leaves pet owners facing flea pandemic
As the UK has been experiencing sweltering temperatures of up to 27’C (77F) this week, pet owners have been warned that the hot weather could leave homes at risk of flea infestation.
Pets at Home is urging pet owners to regularly check their pets and homes for fleas, as...
Keeping pets entertained during lockdown
There’s no doubt that for most pet owners, our furry friends are helping us to get through lockdown – but how are our pets faring?
With travel and exercise advice varying across the UK, and many of us staying in as much as possible, you might need to find creative...
PDSA urges animal lovers to support their vital work during coronavirus...
PDSA has launched an urgent appeal for donations so it can continue to care for pets in need during the coronavirus crisis.
The leading veterinary charity, which featured on Channel 4s show, Britain’s Unsung Heroes this week is working hard to continue its vital care for family pets during lockdown....
Ducklings rescued from three-storey high chimney and reunited with mum
A mother duck was reunited with her ducklings after they were rescued from a three-storey high chimney pot in Staffordshire.
RSPCA inspector Herchy Boel was called to Two Trees Close, Tamworth, on Friday 22 May after residents grew concerned about the crying ducklings.
Herchy said: “Residents had heard the ducklings...
Misty searches for love during lockdown
A shy but playful pooch is desperately hoping that she’ll find her paw-fect home during lockdown after having zero applications or enquiries.
Five-year old American bulldog cross Misty is described as ‘special’ by the staff at RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch who cannot understand why this sweet girl hasn’t...
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Dogs Trust asks dog lovers to head outdoors to help homeless...
As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.
Dogs Trust is launching its ‘99k for Canines’ challenge, encouraging dog-lovers...
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