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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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How to pamper your pet to look and feel their best...

After a long lockdown we could all use a little TLC this summer as we return back to normal - and that includes our furry friends. As our constant companions who have provided much needed love and support during these trying times, our deserving cats and dogs are due a...
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Wire Fence to donate profits on World Friendship Day

Wire Fence will give away 100% of their profits made on Friday 30th July for International Day of Friendship to celebrate the special bond between humans and their pets. What is International Day of Friendship? International Day of Friendship was initiated by the United Nations in 2011, in order to celebrate...
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Street Cat Bob statue unveiled in Islington Green, London

A new statue has been unveiled in Islington Green, London, celebrating the life and legacy of the one and only Street Cat Bob. The foundry bronze statue of the inspirational feline was crowd funded by supporters across the globe to share his story of hope and that no one is...
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Hundreds of guinea pigs dumped and neglected already this year, RSPCA...

In 2021 RSPCA frontline officers and inspectors have already dealt with 272 incidents relating to guinea pigs. This Guinea Pig Appreciation Day (July 16), the RSPCA reveals the upsetting side of pet ownership, with 66 guinea pigs simply abandoned and 153 were given the heartbreaking description ‘neglected’. This follows a time...
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Tails wagging as Dogs Trust Cardiff welcome first doggy residents

Dogs Trust Cardiff has officially welcomed its first doggy residents who were given a very warm and waggy welcome by staff at the charity’s brand new rehoming centre. Some of the first dogs through the doors and hoping to soon be on their way to their forever homes include: Alaska -...
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Beware of heatstroke if you’re taking your dog to the beach...

National pet charity Blue Cross is warning owners to be aware of heatstroke if taking their dogs to the beach this summer. With the weather set to heat up from today, the charity has put together some top tips on visiting dog-friendly beaches and urged owners to avoid taking their...
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Five million dogs travelling unsafely this summer

Over a third of those who travel in the car with their dog, some 5.5 million people, do so without safely securing their pet reveals new research from Direct Line Pet Insurance. As a result, dogs could travel a total of 490 million miles this summer in danger of injury,...
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RSPCA reminds owners to be #DogKind as England’s Freedom Day approaches

The RSPCA is urging dog owners in England to make a plan for their pets as they prepare to return to normal life after Freedom Day (19 July). The UK Government has announced that all Covid lockdown rules will be lifted in England and the work from home order will...
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Lockdown sadness for the UK’s pet rabbits

Rabbit Residence Rescue, based near Royston, Hertfordshire, is urging anyone thinking of rabbit ownership, to adopt, don’t shop! The pandemic has hit all animal rescues very hard, and now the rabbit rescue community is seeing a huge number of rabbits signed over. Rabbit Residence now has 100 rabbits on their...
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Pero Pet Foods barking up the right tree with new website

North Wales pet food company starts to sell products direct after a lockdown pet boom sees increase in pet food demand. With a huge rise in dog and cat ownership since the coronavirus outbreak last year and shortages of some pet food, North Wales based Pero Pet Foods is today...
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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...