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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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‘Hero’ dog who helped find missing friend still awaits his forever...

An unwanted rescue dog who has been waiting months for his forever home hopes his heroism will bag him a new family - after he helped find his frightened, missing friend. Two-year-old lurcher George was drafted in to help locate his anxious friend, Louis, who went missing just a few...
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Puppy Love Getaway: Win a free holiday for your pooch and...

And they called it puppy love… does your furry friend have a canine companion they simply love? You know a doggy friend they’re absolutely besotted with? If so, it’s time for them to have a puppy-love getaway. With searches for ‘dog-friendly holiday cottages’ increasing by 100% in the past 90...
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RSPCA staff seek homes for ‘lovable’ lurchers

Five ‘lovable’ lurchers who are desperate to be loved are seeking fun-filled active homes to call their home. Three-year-old Tiger-Lily was rescued by the RSPCA in May after being abandoned along with two friends. It’s believed they had all been used for hare coursing. Her two friends were soon rehomed...
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Pet considerations for your home and car insurance

GoCompare Insurance has reported a 269% increase in the number of people searching for pet insurance, seven days after Christmas, compared with the same timeframe in 2019, proving that the increase in demand for dogs during the pandemic wasn’t just while we were in lockdown. While many pet owners will...
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RSPCA appeals for information after two guinea pigs abandoned in a...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two guinea pigs were found abandoned inside a shoebox at the side of the road in Rotherham. Luckily, a member of the public spotted the pair and contacted the RSPCA for help. They were discovered inside a shoebox in Ravenfield near Rotherham on...
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Fresh dog food brand donates food packages to dogs in-need

Helping dogs in need across the country, fresh dog food company, Butternut Box, has hand delivered food packages to animal charities across the UK as part of its ongoing all-year-round commitment to support rescue dogs who need it most. It has always been Butternut Box’s mission to deliver health and...
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8 of the best dog friendly holiday destinations: voted by Canine...

Canine Cottages recruit 10 sets of top dogs each year to sniff out the best properties and locations across the UK. It’s a dream job for both the humans and their four-legged friends. With the 2020 Critics handing over the reins to the new paw squad, the Canine Cottages team...
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Abandoned dog tied up outside primary school

The RSPCA is investigating after a dog was found tied up outside a primary school in Nottinghamshire. The male, grey and white husky cross dog was found tied to a telegraph pole outside the entrance to Eskdale Junior School in Ghost House Lane, Beeston, by parents on Monday (10 January). Members...
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Lift your mood with a dog walk on the ‘the most...

Blue Monday happens to be the ‘most depressing day of the year’ and occurs on the third Monday of every January. Returning to work after the festive period, cold dark mornings and still a week away from payday all contribute to many of us feeling blue. It’s been a tough time...
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How to keep your pooch healthy and hydrated this year

The New Year brings a fresh start and a chance to set resolutions for the year ahead - and just like us humans, our Furr Babies can also benefit from embarking on some new healthy habits. Because of course, all pup parents know that their health is just as...
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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...