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Dog resuscitated by RNLI volunteers

A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers. Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they...
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Dog with a broken leg left tied up outside vet clinic

The RSPCA is investigating after a dog with a broken leg was left tied to railings outside a vet clinic in Potton. One-year-old male Lurcher nicknamed Roscco – was found by staff tied to railings at the vets surgery on Thursday afternoon (17). RSPCA Animal Welfare Officer, Jane Folly who went...
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TheaPaws dogs spread happiness to employees

Employees at the work space, Huckletree West, near Shepherd’s Bush in London welcomed therapy dogs into their office as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14th to 201th May). The dogs were from the London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew’s Therapaws programme, which recognised the mutual benefits of animals engaging with...
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New campaign aims to keep cats firmly in the family

The UK's leading feline welfare charity have launched a new campaign to encourage parents to keep their pets during pregnancy and beyond. The #KidsandKitties campaign urges people not to give up their pets, following new findings that show round half of parents have concerns about cats and children. Survey results reveal...
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Long-term lodger at Dogs Trust Salisbury finds forever home

A long-term lodger at Dogs Trust Salisbury has finally found their forever home after 600 days at the rehoming centre. Seven-year-old Terrier cross, Bailey arrived at Newton Tony-based rehoming centre in September 2016 heavily pregnant and went into have seven healthy puppies. All seven pups have now all found new homes,...
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Pets at Home release half a million pounds to support animal...

Pets at Home is celebrating the anniversary of its VIP Club by making a share of £500,000 available to animal charities cross the UK. Every time a member of Pets at Home’s VIP Club makes a purchase and swipe their VIP card they collate Lifelines: points from the purchase which...
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A new study reveals the true cost of owning a pet

The true cost of owning a pet has been revealed in a new report from MORE TH>N. The new report looks into the future of pet ownership in the UK, ranging from issues surrounding their health and wellbeing, through to the financial implications for the owner. The study reveals that on...
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London animal welfare charity’s Open Day raises 10k

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew recently held its annual Open Day, which raised an incredible £10,000 on the day. The charity threw a fantastic street part, sponsored by Lily’s Kitchen and ProtectaPet, at their home in Kensal Green on Sunday 13th May. The day, which was hosted by loyal Mayhew supporter...
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Dumped Cockapoo puppies doing well in RSPCA care

Three Cockapoo puppies dumped in Wetherby just over a week ago are said to be doing well in RSPCA care. The two female pups, Olive and Emmy and male, Gus were found by a member of the public on a bridle track off Deerstone Ridge on Sunday 6 May. The puppies...
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New Pooch & Mutt cartons set to take the world by...

Pooch & Mutt’s new wet food cartons are set for international success following a great exhibition at this year’s Interzoo. With interest from around the world, the brand received orders from as far as Hong Kong, with customers particularly excited for the upcoming launch of the Pooch & Mutt's first...
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Homeless pets record special gift for royal wedding

Homeless dogs, cats and horses at Blue Cross have recorded an all-animal version of Here Comes the Bride to celebrate the upcoming royal wedding. As we all prepare for the royal wedding this weekend, pet charity, Blue Cross has released a very special gift for the royals. Released in the midst...
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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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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating the net packaging from the...

PDSA vets saved the life of six-month-old kitten, Bear, after he ate netting from the Christmas roast beef, causing his insides to ‘concertina’ up together. Without emergency surgery, Bear would’ve died. The incident took place last Boxing Day at his owner Joshua Simpson’s home in Darlington. Bear required a potentially...