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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...
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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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Deaf dog saved from drain after intense 8-hour rescue operation

A Scots couple have told of their anguish when their deaf dog faced death after being trapped in an uncovered drain. It took an intense eight-hour rescue operation involving fire crews, mine rescue experts and mechanical diggers to save working cocker spaniel Maizi from her underground prison in a Fife...
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Treat your pooch pith paw-sitively perfect snacks 

It’s The Dog’s is a brand new treat range catering for our four legged friends with only the best wholesome, all-natural snacks. From the makers of The Protein Ball Co., It’s The Dog’s all-natural peanut butter balls provide our much-loved furry pals with snacks that are good enough for humans...
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RSPCA appeal after two kittens are found in a wheelie bin...

The RSPCA is asking the public to come forward with information about two kittens who were found in a cat carrier in a wheelie bin in Darlington.  The young cats were discovered after a householder heard meowing coming from the bin to the rear of properties in Chelmsford Street and...
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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...
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Burgess Pet Care welcomes Rob Taylor as sales director

Pollington-based Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading independent pet food manufacturers, has welcomed Rob Taylor to the role of sales director, reflecting the company’s ambitious growth plans. With a wealth of experience in the food sector covering multi-temperature categories and channels, Rob joins Burgess from Hilltop Honey where he...
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The UK’s most expensive cities for pet care revealed

Premium pet care is giving luxury services a run for their money, as new research reveals UK pet parents face costs higher than an indulgent spa day or fine dining meal for their furry friends’ overnight care.  With owners spending an average of £918.50 per year on holiday pet care...
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RSPCA appeal after four cockapoos abandoned in Staffordshire are rescued 

Four cockapoos found abandoned in Alrewas, Staffordshire have been rescued by the RSPCA, and an appeal for information has been launched by the charity. The four dogs - all female - were found tied to a gate in the middle of a quarry off Barley Green Lane by a passing...
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Puppy who fell out of third-storey window searches for loving new...

A puppy who fell out of a window and needed veterinary treatment is now back on all four paws and is looking for a new home. Nine-month-old Brian was taken in by the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment in August 2024 when he was just four months old. Brian, a Belgian...
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Tips for pet safety on winter walks

With cold weather and snow forecast for most of the UK over the next few days, it is important to protect your pooch on walks as the temperature drops. You may be tempted to stay indoors where it’s nice and cosy but it’s vital to keep up with your...
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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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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...