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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Battersea offer advice on how to make Halloween less scary for...
Halloween may be celebrated as the spookiest night of the year, but it doesn’t have to be that way for your dog.
While the scary celebrations can provide plenty of fun for all the family. It’s important to make sure that your pet is having fun too.
Nathalie Ingham, Canine Behaviour...
Donations from holidaymakers raise £1 million for Dogs Trust
Cottages.com and Hoseasons are celebrating raising £1 million for the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust.
The funds were raised from donations from holidaymakers across the country via bookings made at dogstrustholidays.co.uk with the charity receiving a donation equal to 10% of each accommodation booking value.
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‘Spooky’ sleepover to help cats in need
RSPCA staff in Surrey to take part in cattery sleepover to raise money for moggies in need.
The staff at RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre in Surrey are taking part in a ‘spooky’ cattery sleepover to raise funds for the 61 cats in their care.
The sponsored sleepover will take place...
RSPCA urge parents to teach children to be safe around dogs
The RSPCA is urging parents to teach children to be safe around dogs as the government calls for education programmes.
The animal welfare charity is urging parents to learn and use its ‘Six Golden Rules’ to ensure positive interactions between children and dogs as a government committee called for education...
Cat charities come together to tackle cat crisis
A group of animal charities are coming together to champion kitten neutering at the London Vet Show this year.
The Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) has a stand at the London Vet Show from November 15-16 at the Excel where once again the group will be promoting neutering of pet...
RSPCA calls for animal welfare to be on the school curriculum
The RSPCA is calling for animal welfare to be on the curriculum as nearly a quarter of schoolchildren aged 10-18 have witnessed animal cruelty on social media.
The animal welfare charity reports that young children are being exposed to horrific incidents of animal suffering online in ways previous generations have...
Dogs Trust undercover investigation reveals magnitude of puppy smuggling trade
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on the government to take urgent action to stop illegal importation of puppies as Brexit approaches.
This follows an undercover investigation, which exposes the magnitude and ease of trade routes into the UK for European smugglers.
A new Dogs Trust report has...
Poorly Dalmatian puppy brought online finds forever home
A poorly Dalmatian puppy who was bought from an online site has overcome her fears and found a new loving home.
As a puppy, Beau was purchased from an online site, but when she became ill in February this year, her owners could not afford the vet bills and she...
Rosewood Pet Products launch pawsome new treats range
Rosewood Pet Products has introduced an exclusive range of brand-new dog and cat treats which contain a wide range of nutritious benefits.
Expanding their offer of natural treats, Rosewood’s Natural Eats for dogs is a range of 17 products made using the finest cuts of 100% meat. The range includes...
Coping with blindness in pets
A pet losing their sight might seem life-changing, both of them and their owners yet with some adaptation blind pets can often continue to lead normal, happy lives.
The PDSA are raising awareness to blindness in pets and offering advice to pet owners in their latest Pet Care Column.
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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