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Four-legged ray of sunshine hopes to brighten up dog-lover’s life 

Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home.  Lurcher Sol, whose name is that of a Roman sun god, arrived on a warm summer’s day last...
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‘Loving’ dog Angel set to spend third Christmas without a home

With her soulful eyes and playful nature, it’s a mystery to everyone at Dogs Trust Merseyside why eight-year-old Angel is set to spend her third Christmas without a home of her own.  On 20 December, the playful American Bulldog will have been waiting 1,000 days for someone to fall in...
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A trio of limited edition Christmas feasts from MerseyRaw

As Christmas approaches, many pet owners find themselves tempted to share the joy of the festive season with their canine companions. It is only natural to want to include your furry friend in the celebrations and this year, leading raw pet food company, Mersey Raw, has introduced a trio of...
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Dog-loving foster carer gives newborn pups the best Christmas gift 

While most of us will be spending Christmas Day opening presents and enjoying time with loved ones, a Dogs Trust Shrewsbury foster carer will be focusing all her attention on six tiny puppies whose mum couldn’t care for them.  Laura Ellwood welcomed the Border Collie pups into her home at...
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Recognition and festive cheer round out a successful year for Petpals

As 2024 draws to a close, Petpals, the UK’s longest-established pet care franchise, is celebrating a year of growth, innovation and community impact. From spreading festive joy in Sefton to scooping prestigious awards in Milton Keynes, the Petpals network has shown the strength of its franchise model and the dedication...
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Leading animal charities ‘disappointed’ by the Welsh Government’s lack of action...

The nation’s leading animal welfare charities have reacted with disappointment to the news that any decision on the future of greyhound racing in Wales has been pushed back to 2025.  Earlier today, the Welsh Government reported back on its consultation on licensing of animal welfare establishments, activities and exhibits. The Cut the...
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Home Alone: RSPCA reveals shocking 23% increase in terrified pets left...

The RSPCA is gearing up for its busy festive period to help save animals in need as new figures reveal a shocking 23% increase in the number of terrified pets who were left abandoned and home alone over Christmas last year. New statistics also show the charity had 25,230 reports...
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Festive Brainteaser – Can you spot all 11 hazards & keep...

Pigs in blankets, drinks flowing, scrumptious desserts and laughter with loved ones…the festive season is a joyous time of year. Many people even want their pets to join in with the fun, with recent online searches showing a 67% increase for ‘dog-friendly Christmas’. To ring in this merry season and...
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Dog saved by vet charity after suffering ‘tinsel-itis’

Leading vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to make sure decorations are well out of paw’s reach this Christmas, after a dog ate an entire metre of tinsel. Eight-year-old crossbreed, Shylah, had to have emergency surgery to remove the length of tinsel, which she ate when she became scared...
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Burned puppy with broken leg rescued and now loves walks at...

A limping puppy with a fractured leg who was covered in scald burns was in a pitiful state when he was rescued in Norfolk just weeks after Christmas. But now, he’s the picture of health and happiness - thanks to the RSPCA and his new loving owners. RSPCA Inspector Emily Astilberry was called...
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House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia takes time out to...

A three-legged kitten and a chihuahua cross were just some of the pets treated to a fuss from House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia when she visited pet charity Blue Cross’s rehoming centre in Bromsgrove.  The animal-loving star visited the charity’s rehoming centre on Wildmoor Lane in Catshill where...
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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...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Rhodri Samuel appointed CEO of The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, one of the UK’s leading equine welfare charities, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhodri Samuel as its new Chief Executive. Starting in the role this week, Rhodri will bring dynamic leadership and a wealth of experience to advance the charity’s mission of rescuing...