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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...
Today Government bans third-party sales in bid to crackdown on illegal...
RSPCA welcomes Lucy’s Law as charity reveals it investigated almost 30,000 puppy trade complaints over the last decade.
Today (Monday 6 April) marks the day that the UK government bans commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The RSPCA reveals that it has looked into almost 30,000 complaints...
Wobbly rescue kitten living his best lockdown life
A four-month old kitten at Battersea Dogs & Cats home search for a new home is on hold during these uncertain times.
As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty.
The cat had just been given the green light to start...
Seal pup found miles inland released back to the wild
A seal pup who managed to find his way to Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire has been released back to the wild after three months in RSPCA care.
A family out walking their dogs on Boxing Day came across the young grey seal. They waited with the seal, who has been named...
Pets as therapy: How animals can help improve our mental health
The UK’s a nation of animal lovers, right? Research has discovered that almost 50% of the British homes have a pet, with just over 1 in 4 owning a dog, and nearly 1 in 5 owning a cat.
‘Why?’ you ask. Well, a whopping 90% of pet owners have confirmed...
Working at home with your dog during lockdown
Wearing pyjamas 24/4 and battling with it is the new reality for many workers across the country – and while we all enjoy cameos from our work mates’ pets, having new canine colleagues can present a challenge.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together some tips to help people...
Bunny brothers pose for photoshoot during lockdown
With hair as white as snow and deep, dark eyes, you could easily mistake these brother as professional models.
However, these three brothers are in fact beautiful bunnies who are being cared for by RSPCA staff in Somerset.
Pluto, Mercury and Earth enjoyed being centre of attention for a photoshoot during...
16 life-threatening emergencies that need urgency veterinary attention
The UK government’s new coronavirus measures have given millions of animal lovers more time than ever with their pets – and more concerns than ever about what might happen if they become ill.
While veterinary practices across the country are allowed to stay open under the current lockdown restrictions, face-to-face...
Tips for keeping dog and children safe together during lockdown
Through the COVID-19 outbreak, dogs and children are together – often unsupervised – more than ever.
Training and Behaviour Advisor for Agria Pet Insurance, Carolyn Menteith, shares her top 10 tips on keeping both happy and safe.
Carolyn says: “Our current position in ‘lockdown’ creates an unusual situation for families with...
Data shows pet owners are choosing the same names for pets...
New data reveals that nine out of ten names given to the nation’s kittens and puppies are shared by Britain’s newborn babies.
Information on the monikers of more than 100,000 UK dogs and cats revealed an increasing number of owners are opting to call their pets names which rank highly...
nutravet launch an affordable, 100% natural liver health supplement for pets
Natural animal health company, nutravet has launched a revolutionary new liver health supplement for cats and dogs.
nutramarin has been developed to provide a fast-acting triple action formula to naturally support and maintain healthy liver function in pets.
Maintaining good liver health is vital for an animal’s general health and...
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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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