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RSPCA appeal after two kittens are found in a wheelie bin...

The RSPCA is asking the public to come forward with information about two kittens who were found in a cat carrier in a wheelie bin in Darlington.  The young cats were discovered after a householder heard meowing coming from the bin to the rear of properties in Chelmsford Street and...
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Former stray is hoping to finally find love this Valentine’s Day

The team at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping that a former stray who has spent most of her life in kennels will find her perfect match this Valentine’s Day. Three-year-old Saluki Cross, Penny, was found wandering the streets alone just as lockdown began in 2020, and sadly since then she...
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Animal lover praises apprenticeship for kick-starting his career and introducing him...

An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm. Sam Kiddle volunteered at the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for two years before starting a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship...
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Earth Animal launches Venison No-Hide® Chews in UK

Dogs will be head over paws for the latest addition to Earth Animal’s best-selling No-Hide® range: Venison — the perfect treat for furry loved ones this Valentine’s Day. The delicious new Venison No-Hide® Wholesome Chews are made from free range, grass-fed venison, which is naturally high in protein and B...
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RSPCA seeks person seen on CCTV dumping cats outside York rescue...

The RSPCA is investigating after two cats were found abandoned outside an animal centre. The charity is appealing for information after CCTV showed the cats - an adult female and her 10-week-old kitten - being dumped on the doorstep at RSPCA York Animal Home in Landing Lane, York, at 7.30pm...
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How to enjoy Valentine’s Day and keep your pet paws-itively safe

Pet owners are urged to be careful in their choice of Valentine’s Day Gifts and GoCompare Pet Insurance offers tips on how to pet-proof your romantic day. GoCompare is urging UK dog owners not to put their dogs’ health at risk during festive occasions because they do not realise that...
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Torfaen woman handed suspended prison sentence after pet dog found emaciated

A Torfaen woman has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, for causing unnecessary suffering to her dog Bobbie who was found in an emaciated condition. Laura Marie Webb of Herberts Road, Garndiffaith, Torfaen, pleaded guilty to one animal welfare offence when she appeared at Cwmbran...
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Matt Tebbutt: How to kickstart your pets’ year with a healthy...

Chef and TV presenter, Matt Tebbutt, discusses the importance of using high-quality ingredients in pet food following his visit to the Natures Menu factory A third* of pet owners say their dog eats better than themselves, but how much do Brits really check what’s in the food they’re serving their...
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Endangered monkeys in Trentham serenaded during mating season

Monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest were treated to a live performance from love song legend Marvin Gaye to help boost the monkey love this mating season. Trentham Monkey Forest is home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques, a tail-less species of monkey that originate from Algeria and Morocco. As every new...
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Show your pet some extra love this Valentine’s Day

With the growing trend to treat our pets on Valentine’s Day, Pets at Home has revealed what it has on offer for our four-legged friends, including a number of special gifts and experiences. From a luxury spa treatment at The Groom Room – with £1 from every treatment going to...
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Five-star end-of-life foster home wanted for ‘loving soul’ with cancer

A neglected dog who couldn’t see through thick green discharge caused by eye infections and whose claws had grown into his pads is looking for a special foster home after being diagnosed with cancer. Nine-year-old English bull terrier Reggie was taken in by the RSPCA Isle of Thanet branch, in...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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RSPCA appeal after four cockapoos abandoned in Staffordshire are rescued 

Four cockapoos found abandoned in Alrewas, Staffordshire have been rescued by the RSPCA, and an appeal for information has been launched by the charity. The four dogs - all female - were found tied to a gate in the middle of a quarry off Barley Green Lane by a passing...