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Ten-year-old dog trainer from Northumberland achieves gold with Golden Retriever

Ten-year-old Molly Foxall from Cramlington, and her devoted Golden Retriever, Nacho, have together achieved the highest award in dog training - The Kennel Club Gold Citizen Award, following three years of dedication and hard work.  The Good Citizen Dog Training scheme, which promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train...
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Charities merge to champion dog welfare and eliminate rabies globally

Three leading global charities have united to take a decisive step forward in the fight against rabies, one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases in the world, which claims the lives of a child every nine minutes, amounting to 60,000 human fatalities every year. The merger of Dogs Trust, Worldwide Veterinary...
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Man sent to prison and banned from keeping animals after dog...

A man who kept his dog in conditions that were in ‘no fit state for a human or animal to live in’ has been given a three-month prison sentence and banned from keeping all animals for a decade.  Steven Johnson had denied neglecting bulldog Diego after the dog was seized...
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Future King tops the poll of most popular Royal pet names

Vet charity PDSA reveals George is a favourite name amongst owners With King Charles’ and Queen Camilla’s Coronation approaching, the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, has revealed which of the Royal Family are most popular with pet owners when naming their four-legged friends. The Royal Family are known to love their...
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Prettylittething launches new pet collection with dogs in need of homes

Fashion retailer, PrettyLittleThing has teamed up with UK-based non-profit, Dogs4Rescue, the UK’s pioneering kennel-free rescue based in Manchester, to raise awareness for rescue dogs looking for their forever home. Dogs4Rescue have created a sanctuary for dogs, where they live, play, and sleep together as packs while they wait for their forever homes....
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Rescue dog Asher is looking for an ace new home

An ace rescue dog with a boundless enthusiasm for life is ready to meet his special someone to live life in the fast lane with.    One-year-old American Bulldog Asher is a stunning boy who has had an unsettled start in life coming into Dogs Trust Glasgow in January due to...
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Couple given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals are found in...

A couple from Lancashire have been given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals - including numerous dogs in crates - were found at their house in Colne. Conditions at the property in Calder Street were described by an RSPCA inspector as “shocking,” with dog faeces visible on the walls and...
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Super six Collies at Dogs Trust Kenilworth hope to round-up new...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is appealing for canine lovers of Collies to offer a home to one of the ‘Super Six’ they are currently caring for.  In the last few months the centre has had an influx of Collies so the team are hoping that fans of this high-energy breed will...
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New research reveals the levels Brits will go to for their...

New research has revealed the lengths we will go to for our beloved pets as findings of The We’re All for Pets 2023 Report are revealed. Two thirds (67%) of dog and cat owners admit they have dumped, or are on the brink of dumping, a partner because their pet didn’t like...
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RSPCA celebrates 15 years of public services’ outstanding animal welfare

Applications are now open for the RSPCA’s iconic PawPrints awards, which recognises public bodies who go the extra mile for animals and their welfare.  Running since 2008, the RSPCA’s flagship PawPrints awards remains the only scheme of its kind, recognising local authorities and public bodies for going above and beyond...
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UK’s hotspots for dog fouling revealed

With the summer months approaching, and many of us considering walks in the warmer weather, research has revealed the areas in the UK where you’re most likely to stumble upon, or step in, dog foul. The study by Comparethemarket reveals the UK’s hotspots for dog fouling, as well as which area issues...
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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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Top tips for creating a doggy utility room to keep your...

After a long, dry summer, many of us are looking forward to a drop in temperature, including our furry friends. But while dogs might enjoy autumnal drizzles and downpours, their owners certainly aren’t looking forward to the muddy pawprints this weather brings. Of course you’ll want your pet to have...