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Scars show Scooter’s tough past – but he’s sweet, shy dog...

The scars across Scooter’s nose and face tell the story of his difficult past - but he’s a sweet and shy dog who is ready for a fresh start, and a new best friend. Lurcher cross Scooter arrived at the RSPCA’s Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, last year, after being rescued by...
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Could you give a home to Ella the collie for her...

The RSPCA is looking for a loving palliative home for Ella, an 11-year-old collie with suspected cancer of the liver, where she can have lots of love and affection with a loving family for the rest of her life. Lovable Ella came into the RSPCA’s care after her previous owners...
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24/7 Pet Hospital: new show starts Monday on BBC One

Expect drama, emotion and plenty of heart-warming moments as we follow the work of a close-knit pet hospital team who devote their lives to saving animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With privileged access, viewers will bear witness to the staff’s highly specialised work as they tackle...
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Rosewood Pet Products launches pet collection with Battersea

Rosewood Pet Products has announced an exciting licensed collaboration with animal welfare charity Battersea. The Shropshire based pet product supplier has teamed up with the iconic charity to introduce an exclusive range of cat and dog toys.  The collection has been produced under license from Battersea and all products sold...
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Pet Dental Health Month: Five tips to help clean your dog’s...

February is Pet Dental Health Month and as with our teeth, it’s important to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy to ensure they lead a happy and healthy life. Plaque, tartar, and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most frequent concerns seen by vets. By the age...
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Jack of Hearts hoping to find ‘The One’ in time for...

An unlucky in love Jack Russell is hoping to find ‘The One’ in time for Valentine's Day, after over 200 days in the care of Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre. Seven-year-old Jack arrived at Battersea 217 days ago after a change in his owner’s circumstances. Sadly, since arriving at the much-loved...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside staff care for dog found abandoned alongside her...

Over the last few weeks, staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside have been kept busy caring for a mum and her 12 puppies who were found abandoned in a property in Liverpool.  Two-year-old American Bulldog, Tara, and her 12 puppies were found alone by the property’s landlord after the tenant moved...
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Vegan dog food Omni smashes £400K crowdfunding target in 15 mins

Vegan dog food brand, Omni smashes £400K crowdfunding target in 15 minutes as pet nutrition industry continues to demonstrate recession-proof growth. One of the UK’s fastest growing vegan pet food brands, Omni, has launched a record breaking crowd-funding campaign. The brand, which is one of the first UK, Vet-founded plant-based pet...
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Petributes releases new Shih Tzu urn

Petributes has launched a Shih Tzu urn. The Shih Tzu boosts the range of Petributes' figurine dog urns to 25 breeds. The urns provide a discreet way of storing pet ashes, with a carefully concealed hollow interior. The Shih Tzu's mischievous personality, coupled with its sociable and relaxed temperament, makes them...
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Westminster councillor starts 2023 with first visit to animal welfare charity...

Labour Councillor for West End Ward, City of Westminster, Jessica Toale, has started the New Year with her first visit to London animal rescue charity, Mayhew. As part of her tour of the charity on Friday 20 January, Councillor Toale learned about the breadth of the charity’s work across five boroughs in...
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Budget friendly ways to show your pet some love

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air, and love for our pets is no exception! Our pets really are our best friends; they are great companions, help to improve our mental health, and bring us a whole heap of joy! While the benefits of owning...
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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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Brits want dog-friendly workplaces – here’s how to make sure your...

With January marking the peak season for job hunting, new research from Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that more than a third (37%) of dog owners would refuse a job if it meant they couldn’t bring their pooch into the office.  The findings...