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Dogs Trust asks dog lovers to head outdoors to help homeless...

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.    Dogs Trust is launching its ‘99k for Canines’ challenge, encouraging dog-lovers...
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Win a £50 voucher to feed your pets Natures Menu!

Natures Menu, Europe’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, is giving away a £50 voucher to five lucky winners, to go towards feeding their beloved four-legged friends. For 40 years, Natures Menu has been creating 100% real, wholesome pet food that is packed full of naturally nourishing ingredients....
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Win £50 to spend with Nature’s Variety

Experts in natural pet food, Nature’s Variety, is giving away £50 worth of online credit for five lucky winners to spend on their treasured furry friends. From its much-loved, innovative Freeze Dried range, to its succulent Meat Boost and Selected Dry products, winners can choose from a variety of premium...
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Dogged determination to learn Welsh

An overlooked rescue dog is being taught Welsh in a bid to find him a happy forever home. Buddy – or Bilingual Buddy as the team have lovingly named him – is being taught training command words in Welsh by his Canine Carer Lizzie Smith, who is learning the language too. After receiving...
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Could these pampered pussycats become your pedigree chums?

The RSPCA’s Hillfield Animal Home in Burton upon Trent is hoping for a feline fairytale this Christmas - a new home for its longest-staying residents. Chesney, a 12-year-old British Shorthair, was once admired at pedigree cat shows, but is believed to have been initially given up for adoption when he...
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The 20 most beautiful winter dog walks in the UK, according...

Delamere Forest in Cheshire is crowned the UK’s most picturesque spot for dog walking, though data reveals that trails, parks and beaches right across the UK make the top 20. Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most beautiful spots among the UK’s top dog-walking trails. Delamere Forest in Cheshire came...
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Frosty and Blizzard are looking to melt hearts and find their...

As the UK enjoys a scattering of snow, two snowy white bunnies Frosty and Blizzard are waiting to find their forever home. Frosty and Blizzard were rescued in Lancashire and came into the care of the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield and District branch at the end of August. The two Polish rabbits...
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Dog welfare experts warn not to buy flat-faced puppies ahead of...

Vets, academics, responsible breeders and welfare organisations are warning the public about the potential demand for flat-faced puppies in the lead up to Christmas, and urging caution when it comes to puppy buying at this time. Data from Google Trends shows that in the second half of 2020, searches for...
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Inspired by England’s victory Sam bounces back from broken leg to...

A dog who was badly injured after being hit by a car has bounced back from his broken leg to learn to play football again; inspired by England’s huge 10-0 win over San Marino. One-year-old Sam is a cheeky rottweiler cross collie who was rushed into the RSPCA’s Finsbury Park...
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Owners of needle-shy horses will soon have access to expert advice...

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will be launching another of its successful Confident Horse webinars on 8th December. This time the expert team will be looking at how to help a horse or pony with needle shyness. When a horse or pony is needle shy it is usually because they are worried about having an...
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Petributes launches sleeping cats urn

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has launched a new Sleeping Cats urn for its trade and consumer customers. The urns provide a means to store a pet's ashes discreetly, using a hollow interior. Modelled on Petributes original and best-selling wooden Sleeping Cats urn, the figurine conceals...
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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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Kick off your 2025 fitness goals by running with your dog...

It is no secret that when January rolls around many Brits have been penning New Year’s resolutions that include getting more exercise. Running is a popular choice for those looking to get more active and Google search data tells us that around 6,000 people in the UK are searching for...