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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...
A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family.
Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
Race against time to find home for dog who is going...
The RSPCA is urgently trying to find a new home for a dog whose sight is deteriorating rapidly - and hope he will get the chance to see his loving new owners before he permanently goes blind.
Two-year-old lurcher Elf is patiently waiting for his new home at RSPCA Devon...
8 tips for road-tripping with your dog this spring
The weather is getting warmer and plenty of bank holidays are upon us, including Easter this weekend. It’s high time to hit the road, and the dog adventure specialists at Ruffwear have provided their top eight tips for road-tripping with your dog.
There is no better feeling than going away and...
Young mum cat and six kittens found dumped in taped up...
A young mum cat and her six kittens were found dumped in a taped up cardboard box which was then left discarded in a street in Oldham.
The RSPCA was contacted on Sunday, April 2 by a member of the public, who found the box - which they believed to...
Tips for leaving pets for long period of time
With many of us heading out on Easter trips right now, and a lot of us starting to plan our summer vacations kennels will be busier than ever with furry friends having their own holidays.
But many dogs may not enjoy going to kennels or understand why they are there...
Large rabbit rescue highlights the neglect of popular pet at Easter...
The RSPCA embarked on a huge rehoming programme after more than 160 rabbits were found in overcrowded conditions in a garage in Leicestershire.
The pets were rescued from a domestic property in Great Easton near Market Harborough after their owners became overwhelmed as a result of overbreeding.
Details of the shocking...
Easter chocolate warning to pet owners after Bertie’s emergency dash to...
UK's leading pet emergency service saw chocolate toxicity cases rise by 236% last Easter.
Vets have issued a chocolate warning to pet owners, as they brace themselves for a surge in cases of pets poisoned by chocolate.
Vets Now, the pet equivalent of A&E, saw chocolate toxicity cases rise by 236% last Easter.
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Petpals putting pets and the community first
Petpals prides itself on supporting the areas it serves, and this does not stop at providing quality pet services to its community of furry friends.
A growing number of franchisees are placing importance on supporting their communities through charitable initiatives that raise money and awareness for the causes they and...
Councillor hopefuls urged to ‘prioritise animal welfare’ to avert pet catastrophe
Council candidates across England have been urged to "prioritise animal welfare" - to ensure the cost of living crisis doesn't have catastrophic consequences for the nation's pets, with less than 30 days to go until local elections in large parts of the country.
The call comes as the RSPCA launches...
Hot cross bun warning issued to pet owners after puppy’s emergency...
UK's leading pet emergency service saw hot cross bun cases rise by 262% last Easter.
Vets have issued a hot cross bun warning to pet owners, as they brace themselves for a surge in cases of pets poisoned by the traditional Easter bake.
Vets Now, the pet equivalent of A&E, saw hot cross...
The Kennel Club received Royal prefix on its 150th anniversary
The Kennel Club is delighted to announce that it has been granted a Royal Prefix to mark the 150th anniversary of its existence. Henceforth, the organisation is named The Royal Kennel Club.
Chairman of The Kennel Club, Tony Allcock OBE, said: “We are honoured that as of the 4 April...
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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high
As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.
The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068.
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