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One in 10 people unaware of cat microchip law according to...
One in 10 people are still unaware of England’s cat microchipping law, while over a third of people struggle with the cost of chipping their feline friends, according to a shocking new RSPCA survey.
Since June last year, it has been a legal requirement in England for owned cats over...
New homes needed at the double for devoted doggie duos
Dogs Trust Merseyside is seeking new homes for two pairs of inseparable canine companions.
Five-year-old brother and sister, Jack and Ruby, have lived together all their lives, and golden oldies eleven-year-old Tyler, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, and Bella, a ten-year-old Jack Russell (pictured above), have also lived together for...
Winner of the UK’s best pet competition revealed
Pet business insurance provider Protectivity reveals the winner of ‘The UK’s Best Pet’ competition, with the prize of pet store vouchers and pet charity donation.
Over the past month, Protectivity has been asking pet owners across the UK to write a ‘love letter’ to their pets, letting them know how...
RSPCA Scarborough appeals for funds to help elderly dog left out...
The RSPCA Scarborough branch is appealing for funds to help with the care of an elderly dog who was rescued from the cold.
A 15-year-old crossbreed dog who was found in an exposed porch in the cold and lying on a wet blanket, was rescued by the RSPCA from Hull...
What to consider before getting a puppy
The experts at Tractive have worked closely with its resident Dog Trainer, Marina Sellinger to share the top 5 things you should ask yourself before getting a puppy.
Despite the overwhelming excitement of knowing you may finally be able to have a puppy of your own, there are still numerous...
Help your cat adjust when you go back to work after...
The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine.
For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown – and it’s changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will have...
Hill’s launch new revolutionary skin product for dogs
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the launch of a new revolutionary product that tackles both food and environmental sensitivities in dogs.
The new Prescription Diet Derm Complete food is the world’s first and only nutritional solution that is clinically proven to tackle both food and environmental sensitivities in dogs.
With 40%...
Nine hamsters abandoned in sealed box
The RSPCA is investigating after nine hamsters were found abandoned in a sealed box in a Rotherham park.
The charity was called on Friday (19 February) after a member of the public found the hamsters inside a closed box which was covered in nibbled holes and bite marks.
RSPCA animal and...
Toxic Treats: Research reveals 65% of UK dogs weigh more than...
New research from Royal Canin UK has uncovered that on average the nation overfeeds its dogs by up to 54,000 calories every year.
The research highlights a rising problem with pet obesity in the midst of the country’s latest national lockdown, with small dogs being overfed by 28% per day,...
Scrumbles launches new Softies Training Treats
Scrumbles has launched Softies Training Treats for dogs, which are available in two flavours.
The large button shaped goodies have been specifically designed to use as training treats, with a low fat and calorie formula that’s suitable for all life stages – 3 months plus, as well as dogs suffering...
How to help your cat and canine cohabit in harmony
There’s a reason why the age-old adage to ‘fight like cat and dog’ is such a well-established and popular turn of phrase.
After all, feline and Fido have been culturally immortalised on the silver screen as sworn enemies – from Garfield and Odie, to Cats & Dogs and The Secret...
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Darlington man banned from keeping animals for a decade after leaving...
A man from Darlington has been sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to his dog he left in a kennel piled high with faeces without adequate access to food and water.
Alfred Patrick Gallagher of Woodland Road, Darlington, was sentenced at Peeterlee Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 January.
This followed an RSPCA...
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