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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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Three abandoned puppies dumped in London alleyway are rescued by RSPCA

Three cocker spaniel puppies found abandoned in an alleyway in Edgware, London have been rescued by the RSPCA. The eight week-old trio were discovered dumped in a rusty cage on Friday 25 November, as the charity revealed a shocking 25% rise in incidents of pet abandonments dealt with by its...
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85% of pet owners are unaware of their four-legged friend’s carbon...

Though a third (35%) of pet owners admit to worrying about climate change every single day, a new study reveals that 40% are completely unaware that their pet has a carbon ‘pawprint’. Just five per cent of pet parents have calculated their pet’s carbon footprint and whilst 35% admit that...
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Kitten impaled on rusty metal frame has miracle escape

A kitten was millimetres from death after impaling himself on a huge metal plant holder. One of the rusty legs went right into nine-month-old Biscuit but amazingly missed all his vital organs. Owner Catherine Allen, from Bristol, who rushed Biscuit to Zetland Vets, part of the My Family Vets network,...
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Pets at Home launches gift box delivery service for dogs

Pets at Home has launched an exclusive gift box delivery service for dogs just in time for Christmas. The gift box features everything our four-legged friends will need to feel extra special this Christmas season, including three toys, a bag of festive treats, a bowtie and a Christmas card. Offered in...
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‘Worst beating ever seen’ of Wigan dog results in suspended prison...

A Wigan man has been disqualified from keeping animals for ten years and sentenced to 16 weeks suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a bull breed type dog named Congo. Matthew Hurst from Wigan was also made to undertake 20 RAR (Rehabilitation Activity Requirement) days,...
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Therapy Dogs Nationwide receives support from Bella & Duke

Bella & Duke partner with charity Therapy Dogs Nationwide to help provide comfort, distraction, and stimulation to those who need it. The firm will be donating on an on-going basis as well as continually fundraising on behalf of the charity. Alongside this they will also be sponsoring four therapy dogs...
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Battersea dogs and cats to have a Merry Christmas thanks to...

Dogs and cats in the care of Battersea, are looking forward to a Christmas to remember thanks to the support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery, whose Ambassadors Danyl Johnson and Judie McCourt visited Battersea to celebrate the season and meet some of the animals looking for a home...
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How to celebrate Christmas with your dog this year

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. From baking some festive treats to cosying up on the sofa for a Christmas movie marathon, there are lots of inexpensive festive activities that the whole family can enjoy, including our four-legged friends. The Christmas countdown has officially started,...
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Special foster home sought for pair of fearful felines

The RSPCA has issued a special appeal to find a foster home for two nervous cats who came into the charity’s care 14 months ago. Samson is an 11-year-old ginger male cat and his ‘girlfriend’ Koda is a 12-year-old female tortoiseshell. They were rescued together after they were found living...
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How to safely dodge pet dangers this Winter

Autumn and Winter means leafy walks and Christmassy treats, but pet dangers can lurk beneath the leaves and pine needles, warns Go.Compare pet insurance. The team at Go.Compare has looked at Google trends data from the past five years, and found that searches in the UK for ‘dog ate chocolate’...
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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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Paleo Ridge unveils new puppy range: The ultimate start for growing...

Paleo Ridge, the award-winning provider of high-quality raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new Paleo Puppy range. Designed to give puppies the best possible start in life, this exciting addition to the popular Paleo Plus range offers optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Paleo Puppy...