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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself
A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself.
Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...
RSPCA urges owners to do research before buying a rabbit
This Easter, the RSPCA is urging owners to do their research before deciding to buy a bunny.
Figures reveal that the charity sees around 800 abandonment complaints for rabbits each year. So far this year there have been 198 rabbits abandoned since January.
As Easter approaches, the RSPCA are raising awareness...
Pooch & Mutt launch revolutionary Tetra food packs
Pooch & Mutt’s new wet food range enforces the brand’s commitment to sustainably sourced, quality food and has the environment at its heart.
Innovative Tetra packs push the boundaries of pet food packaging – easy to use and made from 70% renewable sources, with a carbon footprint that is 80%...
HILife launches all-natural range for dogs
Dog owners can treat their much-loved pooches to a tempting selection of 100% natural dishes from HiLife’s new, It’s only natural range.
Hot on the heels of it’s only natural for cats, the popular pet food brand has now unveiled six delicious recipes for dogs.
The new dishes include, chicken breast...
Now kids aren’t the only ones who get to know the...
Nerf Dog toys have introduced a new Translucent Tennis Ball Blaster to their rapidly growing brand.
Nerf Dog has changed the whole game of tech with their new high-powered Translucent Tennis Ball Blaster, which launches your dog’s favorite fetching ball over 50ft in the air.
It also enables you to pick...
Breast cancer detection dog dies at 13
A fox red Labrador, who was the star cancer detection dog at the charity Medical Detection Dogs, has died at the age of 13.
Daisy was trained as a puppy to sniff out the smell of disease on urine samples donated by volunteers. She tested over 6,500 samples and identified...
Battersea urges Westminster to bring in tougher sentences for animal cruelty
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has renewed its call for tougher sentences for horrific cases of animal abuse and cruelty, after a Welsh farm was jailed for 18 weeks for killing his sheepdog.
Graham Thomas from Tredegar was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to Welsh Border Collie, Price after the...
Appeal after cat shot with airgun in Stoke-on-Trent
The RSPCA have launched an appeal after a cat was shot with an airgun in Stoke-on-Trent.
The black and white female cat was found collapsed by a member of the public in Ford Avenue on March 16 at around 10pm.
The vets who treated the cat contacted the RSPCA, who are...
Sprocker Spaniel swam to safety despite collapsed lung
A brave Sprocker Spaniel saved her own life by swimming for a quarter of a mile with a collapsed lung, after falling into a giant quarry.
The lucky dog, Ella was walking with owners at Mugdock Country Park, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire when the incident happened.
The mischievous pooch went chasing...
Puppy purchased when parents were on holiday
London based animal welfare charity, Mayhew are encouraging people to consider the commitment of a new pet before buying a puppy.
Their advice comes after a three-month old Jack Russell puppy was brought to the rescue centre, after a young buyer brought him while his parents were on holiday.
Once his...
Border Collie Trust seek new location due to HS2
The Border Collie Trust is looking for a new site for their rescue centre due to the planned High Speed Railway development.
Plans for HS2 will have a significant impact on the rescue centre, resulting in the charity losing around a third of its land.
It became apparent that the construction...
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24-hour school sports day with a difference in aid of dogs...
Whilst all eyes might be on Pudsey Bear this Children in Need, a staff member from Maidstone Grammar School will have another furry-friend in his mind on the big day (15 November) as he tackles a 24-hour sporting challenge for dogs in need.
Rhys Williams, Student Services Manager at the...
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