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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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You can help two charities provide vital services this Christmas

Mayhew and Crisis, the national homelessness charity have once again teamed up to help people and animals affected by homelessness this Christmas. The two charities have worked together for 12 years and will shortly be releasing a new range of five virtual gift cards, designed to make a real...
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Introducing a fresh new look for Hill’s Science Plan

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has introduced a fresh new look for Hill’s Science Plan dog and cat range. The new pack design makes it even easier for pet parents to identify the variety of product available. The new design offers an updated look, with a string pet image focus on...
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Dog dumped as a puppy has been waiting for a new...

A dog who was found in a box at just one day old is in need of a loving new home for a second time – and has been sadly waiting at Dogs Trust for two years. Crossbreed Tia and her five brothers and two sisters still had their umbilical...
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Battersea’s werewolf has spent 300 days searching for a new home

Battersea’s very own ‘werewolf’ is trying to bust himself out of kennels this Halloween. Larry, who bears a striking resemblance to the mythical creature, found himself in the care of Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre last year after a change in his previous owner’s circumstances. The four-year old has now spent nearly...
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Spooktacular pets hope to find their own homes this Howloween

Howl-oween is here and a pack of fang-tastic pets are hoping to bewitch new owners and bag themselves a sweet home on a Fright Night. Shadow This sweet 13-year old Jack Russell terrier (pictured above) is a senior pooch that is full of life. He loves dinner time and treats and...
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PDSA vet removed sewing needle out of cat’s paw

The cause of a cat’s mystery paw pain was revealed after a 5cm long sewing needle was removed by vets at PDSA. Seven-year old Kedah from Chingford Mount was rushed into Ilford PDSA Pet Hospital after his owner Natalie Hillier spotted him limping across the living room. Natalie said: “Kedah...
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Puppy abandoned with broken leg transforms life of new owner

A woman with a series of life-threatening illnesses has defied the odds – and she says it’s all thanks to her rescue dog. Amanda Shaw from Yeadon has brittle asthma, psoriatic arthritis and Addison’s Disease and in 2015 had to stop working due to the pain she as in and...
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Dog who thinks she’s a cat handed in at Dogs Trust...

Dogs Trust Newbury recently welcomed a dog called cat to the centre with a very interesting ‘tail’ to her name. The seven-year old crossbreed started life as a stray puppy in Singapore and was so tiny that she was raised by a cat, amongst a litter of kittens. Cat’s previous...
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Fish4Dogs Christmas shoot sets tails wagging

Fish4Dogs sets tails wagging with their new Christmas shoot featuring a few canine colleagues. Based in Droitwich, the company encourages their staff to bring their dogs to work, not just for companionship and wellbeing of staff (including the dogs themselves) but also as willing ‘campaign starts’ and product testers. This week,...
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Blind dog seeks special home

A very special blind Jack Russell terrier is looking for a special home with new owners who can help guide him through life. Eight-year-old Chipper was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from Birmingham in February after a member of the public raised concerns about his welfare. He had very sore eyes...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...