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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Appeal after emaciated cat dumped in box on doorstep near Canterbury
The RSPCA is appealing for information about how an elderly cat was left for dead on a doorstep in Kent.
The black and white female cat was found inside a storage box at a private address in St. Alban’s Road in Hersden near Canterbury on the morning of September 6....
Clarks Village reveals top dogs for public vote in Pawsome Pooch...
One of these dogs will win the title of Clarks Village’s Canine Executive Officer after being shortlisted for a public vote.
The contest will award just one pup the prestigious ‘CEO’ role, in charge of all things dog-related at the Somerset shopping outlet after attending the dog-friendly Pawsome Pooch event.
Hundreds...
Cat who comforts trafficked women named National Cat of the Year...
A seven-year-old London cat who lives at a safe house for women who have been enslaved, exploited and trafficked has been named National Cat of the Year by Cats Protection.
Black-and-white Marley beat thousands of other entries to be named overall winner in the nation’s biggest celebration of cats, held at London’s...
RSPCA cattery in Cheshire caring for ‘unprecedented’ number of kittens
An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire says it is taking in stray and abandoned kittens at an ‘alarming’ rate and is urging the public to do their bit by getting their pets neutered.
Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich is currently looking after 45 kittens under six months old and says it has...
“Dogpool” prompts Brits to take film inspo for their dogs this...
New research suggests that Britain’s pets could be getting a Hollywood makeover this Halloween, as search interest grows for dog costumes inspired by major film characters.
The data, shared by dog harness and accessory specialists TopDog, shows “Dogpool” from the recent Deadpool & Wolverine release joins a lineup of canine classics...
Pet brand starts search to seek out Britain’s best barking baker
Pet product company, Pointer, is on the hunt for Britain’s Best Barking Baker, as Channel 4’s iconic Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this autumn.
Helping dog lovers across the UK have some fun with their pooch, Pointer’s winner will be crowned at the beginning of December.
This exciting nationwide...
It’s time to Nibble, Nourish, Thrive with the return of Guinea...
he organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), the only UK-wide campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, are delighted to confirm this year’s theme as Nibble, Nourish, Thrive.
From 23rd – 27th September, GPAW will throw the spotlight on the importance of guinea pigs’ diet, as well as highlighting other key aspects of guinea...
One year since ban announced, cruelty to XL Bully type dogs...
Reports of intentional harm to dogs reported to be XL Bullies increased by 164% in the first eight months of this year, figures from the RSPCA shows.
The animal charity is releasing the figures to mark the one year anniversary (15 September) of the UK Government announcing the breed would...
Brainteaser: Only those with eagle-eyed vision can spot the doodle dog...
Ahead of National Doodle Day later this month (27th September), people across the UK are being challenged to find a doodle dog in this new park-themed brainteaser.
The puzzle has been created by Everypaw Pet Insurance as a way to celebrate National Doodle Day - a day dedicated to encouraging people to unleash their...
Cat-erwalling! Fire crews rescue feline from prison of masonry
The RSPCA is trying to trace the owner of a cat who was rescued after he became wedged between two walls at a South London property.
The fortunate feline has lived to tell another tale after a resident in Horseshoe Mews, Acre Lane, Brixton, was alerted by the sound of...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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