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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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RSPCA search for the purrfect retirement home for 19 year old...

A 19-year-old cat, believed to be one of the oldest currently in RSPCA care, is looking for a new retirement home to see out her twilight years. Mature moggie Ginger came into the care of the charity’s Manchester and Salford Branch last month after her previous owner sadly became too...
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Homemade treats for your feline companion

Today is International Cat Day (8th August) and it is all about celebrating the moggies we love. Cats make such loyal and loving companions, so if you’re looking for a way to show your favourite feline just how much you care, it's the perfect time to treat them to something...
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Greedy cats cheating on owners for extra meals

Millions of greedy cats across Britain are sneaking into a neighbour's house for extra food, a study shows. Almost half (43%) of all pet lovers with a moggy living nearby confess to secretly feeding it behind the owners' back, and more than two-thirds (69%) of those actually buy cat food...
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More than three-quarters of Brits support a ban on electric shock...

Data released by The Kennel Club shows the majority of the British public want to see a ban on electric shock collars. It revealed that 77% of Brits said they believe the devices, which punish a dog for unwanted behaviour by delivering a shock to their neck via a remote...
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Vet nurse stunned as ‘dead’ dog suddenly sits up after car...

A vet nurse who was told her spaniel had died in a car accident was left stunned when the dog suddenly sat up in the practice she was working in. Hannah Philipson was in the middle of a shift at Ryedale Vets in North Yorkshire when she got a distressing...
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Woman caught on camera beating her dog all around Milton Keynes

A woman who was captured on video footage beating and kicking her dog in several locations in Milton Keynes has been handed a life-time ban from keeping animals after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Hayley Smith of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act...
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Dog adventure experts share six tips for cleaning your dog’s dirty...

Are you a dog owner who has had to brave the rain every day to walk your beloved pet? If so, you’re likely to have grown sick of your dog’s mud-caked harness as well as the unmistakable damp sell wafting from your dog’s gear. But, worry no more! Bid farewell to...
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Leading cat welfare charity wants owners to engage in ‘Purrfect Play...

Co-ordinator of International Cat Day and pioneering cat welfare charity, International Cat Care (iCatCare), recommends that cat owners take five minutes a day to play with their cats to improve their physical health and mental wellbeing. The campaign has been developed to encourage owners to play with each of their...
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Making vet visits less stressful for anxious pets

Visits to the vet can be stressful for pets, which in turn can make it stressful for owners, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Leading vet charity PDSA has shared its top tips and tricks for taking an anxious pet to the vet. “With preparation and some helpful...
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No interest for Mr Pricklepants, the only one from family of...

A loveable cat called Mr Pricklepants - who was rescued alongside 40 cats and the only one yet to be adopted by a new family - has had no interest from potential adopters, despite his memorable name. Mr Pricklepants is currently at the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Centre, where he is...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...