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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...
8 tips for protecting your home from wet dogs
Last year, the UK saw 12.5 days of rain throughout January and 16.5 the year before, and while some may be able to hide from the rain, there are 13.5 million dogs across the UK that will need walking - meaning lots of wet paws and muddy coats.
Despite what...
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...
Study finds over 70% of Brits feed their pets just one...
New research by Harringtons reveals the majority of UK households still choose simplicity over variety when it comes to feeding our four-legged friends.
Pets are more than just companions; they’re family. But when it comes to their mealtime routines, most Brits are sticking to a single type of food. A...
Dogs Trust Calls for proposed pet-friendly policies to be extended to...
Ahead of today’s third reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes greater rights for responsible pet owners in the private rental sector, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is urging the Government to extend these rights to renters in social housing.
In September, the Government announced that...
Seven year ban for West Yorkshire woman who left dog with...
A woman who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious health issues has been disqualified from keeping animals for seven years.
Abigail Barker of Raylands Way in Leeds, left female French bulldog Cookie with what a vet described as ‘severe’ skin lesions and a...
PAWD DRINKS back Walk Your Dog Month to beat those January...
Two Battersea-based pet business entrepreneurs are backing a campaign to get people out walking their dogs in the winter months by organising a social walk for dog owners in Battersea Park on Sunday, 26 January.
As well as having the opportunity to meet new people and fellow dog owners, the...
Cropped dog has special knitted cap to keep cold wind and...
Cropped Dora wears a special knitted hood to keep the cold wind and rain out of her vulnerable ears during a winter’s walk on the beach.
Four-year-old Dora’s owner, Jess Eley, from Dorset, said the knitted hat, which has ears on top, also makes passersby less nervous around her -...
Pet podcast has become a global phenomenon
A pet business podcast that started in the summer of last year has quickly become a global phenomenon attracting viewers and listeners from all across the world and shows the impact that the pet industry has on the global economy.
The Pet Business Disruptors podcast was started by Clayton Payne,...
Pet health expert warns of seven dangers to your dog this...
A leading pet health expert is warning of the dangers faced by dogs venturing into the outdoors this winter.
Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Advisor for Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman says it’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs.
From icy...
Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
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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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