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Puppies rescued from caravan survive deadly disease to live fab new...
Two puppies who were rescued alongside 34 others from a ‘boiling hot’ caravan filled with rubbish are now living fabulous new lives by the sea.
RSPCA officers were called to an industrial estate in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on 26 July 2021 when locals raised the alarm.
Inspector Georgina Bowles said: “There were concerns...
The coronavirus puppy boom: one in four admit to impulse buying...
New research from the Kennel Club reveals a quarter of new owners admit to buying a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic with little research.
The research released this week as part of the Kennel Club's #BePuppyWise campaign, shows that 41% of those who bought a puppy said the main reason...
National Dog Day 2020: Do you have the UK’s cutest pooch?
Ahead of National Dog Day on 26 August, Safestyle UK is looking for the UK’s cutest pooch.
During the pandemic, Dogs Trust reported an ‘overwhelming’ number of requests to adopt canines, with 25% more dogs rehomed in comparison to the same time last year.
To celebrate the nation’s pooches and National...
Shar Pei’s battle with loneliness during lockdown
Many pets have enjoyed having their owners work from home during the pandemic, but some have faced endless days alone whilst key workers’ hours increased.
This was the case for 12-year old Shar Pei Bella Boo whose owner was forced to leave her at home whilst she attended regular 12-hour...
RSPCA appeals to find owner of rabbit found on the side...
The RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a lost or abandoned rabbit who was found by a member of the public by the side of a busy road in Bedfordshire.
The male Lionhead rabbit was spotted by a member of the public on Saturday (8 August) on the...
RSPCA rescue a pair of ponies from pond
Two ponies have been rescued in Wolverhampton, West Midlands after falling into a pond where they got stuck.
RSPCA inspector Vicki Taylor was called to help after the ponies were spotted stranded in the pond neck-high in water in a garden in Great Moor Road on Sunday 9 August.
Vicki said:...
Sit, stay, snap: Five tips to take perfect photos of your...
We’re a nation of pet lovers, with half (50%) of UK adults owning a pet, so it is no surprise that, on average, we take up to seven photos of our pets every day.
With this in mind, online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk, has worked with pet photographer, Karen Bennett, to...
RSPCA shines a light on the welfare needs of rabbits as...
The RSCPA is shining a light on the common issues of rabbit welfare as part of Rabbit Awareness Week (10 – 23 August).
Since the start of lockdown in March, the charity has taken 189 rabbits into its care.
In 2019, the charity rescued 3,810 rabbits and rehomed 2,589 – an...
Huge price hikes for popular breeds during lockdown revealed
New statistics from Dogs Trust show prices for some of the UK’s most desirable dog breeds reached record levels, as some sellers exploited demand for puppies during lockdown.
The dog welfare charity reveals these breeds are among those most likely to be illegally imported into the country via puppy smuggling,...
Suffering rottweiler dog in ‘terrible state’ found collapsed in Leeds
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a Rottweiler dog was found collapsed in leeds.
The female dog was emaciated, had sore eyes, a sore mouth and feet. She had pus coming from her eyes and gums. She had overgrown nails and a possible spinal issue.
She was found on Ashton...
Thousands of rabbits are on ‘permanent lockdown’ says PDSA
Despite the UK being a nation of animal lovers, rabbits remain one of the most misunderstood pets when it comes to catering for their welfare needs.
During Rabbit Awareness Week (10 – 23 August), which this year is running online for two weeks, PDSA is helping raise awareness around rabbits’...
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Woman forced to choose between her beloved cat or hoe as...
Animal welfare charity, Battersea, is calling on the public to support the Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of its upcoming discussions in Parliament, highlighting the real-life struggles of renters like Ailish, who have faced heartbreaking decisions due to restrictive pet policies.
The Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes vital provisions for pet...
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