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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...
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As Wimbledon begins, homeless hound has been dreaming of green, green...

Tennis fever might grip the nation for just two weeks every summer, but homeless hound Gizmo is hoping his year-round love of tennis balls will serve him up an ace home during Wimbledon fortnight. Sadly, when the famous tournament gets underway on Monday (27 June), Crossbreed Gizmo will have lived...
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Charity searches for UK’s top police dogs

A charity has launched the search for the nation’s bravest canine heroes.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a UK welfare charity that supports and celebrates working and retired police dogs – is hosting its awards this year and is looking for inspirational tails of bravery and heart-warming stories of...
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Come woof, come all to festival for four-legged friends this weekend

The countdown is on for a weekend of canine capers as DogFest is coming to Belvoir Castle this weekend. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which has a rehoming centre in Loughborough, is the charity partner for this year’s dog-focused festival and will be welcoming dog lovers to...
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Celebrity Vet Dr Bolu Eso shares tips on what your dogs...

If you’re a new puppy parent embarking on your first dog journey, one thing you might not have considered is how much dog owners love to talk about poo! It might sound strange, but your dog’s poo can tell you a lot about their overall health, and since they poo...
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Pets at Home reveals its new summer range

Pets at Home has launched its new summer range for pets, helping owners have plenty of outdoor fun with their furry friends while also keeping them safe and protected in the sun. From dog-friendly sun cream and cooling vests to ice lollies and garden toys, and even a special summer...
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The Kennel Club invites dogs and owners to ‘Have a Go’...

The Kennel Club, the organisation behind Crufts, is inviting dogs and owners based in the south east to its ‘Have a Go’ training day and special show, hosted by Windsor Dog Show Society on Saturday 2 July at Home Park, Windsor. Owners can find out what it’s like to compete...
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RSPCA centre seeks special end of life home for ‘super sweet’...

An RSPCA animal centre in the West Midlands is urgently looking for a foster home for a cat with skin cancer to live out her remaining days. Kitkat, who turned nine yesterday (15 June), has been at the charity’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Burton upon Trent, for nearly four...
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Battersea welcomes long-awaited new pet friendly policies for renters and landlords

Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet. The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign....
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Cat owners fear cost of living crisis will impact their pets

Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA. The groundbreaking inaugural report* - the Animal Kindness Index - is based on...
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New images show how dogs really see the world compared to...

Ever wondered how our dogs really see the world? Dog-friendly holiday lettings company, Canine Cottages, helped by Rhian Rochford, a vet at PocketVet, has researched dogs’ vision, to understand how they see things in term of colour, clarity and dimension. And with 8.5 million British households owning a dog, and 84%...
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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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Woman’s best friend! Men losing the battle for their partner’s affection…...

Women in the UK show more love for their cat or dog than their own partner, a new study has found. Research commissioned by Burns Pet Nutrition suggests millions of British men are losing the battle for their partner’s affection to the four-legged ‘so-called’ friend sharing their home.   The study found a third...