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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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Burns launches new range of dry food for cats

Not satisfied with winning multiple awards for its dog food, Burns Pet Nutrition has branched out and launched a new range of dry food for cats – and the range is sure to prove popular with feline friends and their humans alike.  With four new products available now on the...
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Woman receives 10-year cat ban after 29 felines kept in...

A Dorset woman who kept a large number of Persian cats in conditions of squalor has been convicted of 13 offences under the Animal Welfare Act. RSPCA officers, who went to Lorraine George’s home in Christchurch on March 8 last year, found the cats were living in the bathroom, bedrooms,...
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MINI announces Alan Carr as face of its partnership with Dogs...

MINI UK is pleased to announce Alan Carr as the face of its ongoing partnership with the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust. Passionate about man’s best friend and MINI alike, Alan was considered the paw-fect person to front the partnership and shine a light on MINI’s efforts to...
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More than 1,100 dogs had ‘cruel and unnecessary’ procedure in UK...

More than 1,100 dogs are reported to have undergone a cruel and unnecessary procedure of having their ears cropped in the last three years, new figures from the RSPCA shows. The animal welfare charity is releasing the figures as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign - to raise awareness...
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Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival celebrates successful results for 2023

The Kennel Club International Agility Festival concluded four impressive days of agility excellence on Sunday 13 August 2023. The festival saw thousands of dogs and their handlers, from across the UK and overseas, compete in over 200 competitions at Rutland Showground, Oakham. The festival, supported by Skinner’s, welcomed dogs of...
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Startling research reveals ‘unwanted behaviours’ as top cause of death among...

It’s an easy assumption that well-behaved dogs are the ones that sit when asked, and the ‘naughty’ ones bark outside the window. However, there’s a very serious side to the way in which dogs behave, with research revealing that ‘unwanted behaviours’ are the leading cause of death in dogs under...
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Grand opening of Pets Corner Ascot: A weekend celebration of pets,...

Ethical pet specialist and natural retailer Pets Corner is proud to announce that it will be opening its first worldwide flagship store in Ascot, Berkshire. Set to feature an extended product range with their award-winning natural grooming and veterinary services - Dogwood and Pet Practice - Pets Corner Ascot is...
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Good luck, bad luck, a witch’s pet – myths debunked this...

We’re a nation of cat lovers with an estimated 11 million living as pets in the UK. However, sometimes certain characteristics mean pets can be a little overlooked and sadly, black cats are one of them. Not only do rehoming charities often have black cats waiting longer to find homes...
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Watch out for grass seeds in dogs this summer warns PDSA

Grass seeds might look small and harmless, but in the wrong place, they can cause a great deal of trouble for our furry family members, warns leading vet charity PDSA. “If your dog likes to run around in long grass, it’s important to always check them for grass seeds afterwards,”...
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Dogs Trust survey reveals 28,000 stray dogs handled by local authorities...

To mark Check the Chip Day on 15th August 2023, Dogs Trust has released new data from its the Dogs Trust Stray Dog Survey which reveals that approximately 28,015 stray dogs were handled by local authority dog wardens last year. Thankfully, after spending some time in local authority pounds, around...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...