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Christmas leftovers leave Labrador on emergency drip
A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment.
“My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...
Cat lover to run two marathons to raise money for animal...
Cat-lover, Cathy Lafrenais is taking on two marathons in five weeks to support and raise money for the RSPCA.
Cathy from Farnborough in Hampshire will be running both London and Edinburgh marathons in April and May this year, in honor of her ginger rescue cat called Momo.
Momo was rescued in...
Animal lover leaves £300k classic car collection to raise funds for...
A cat lover and car enthusiast has left nearly £300,000 worth of classic cars to the RSPCA.
Brinley ‘Brin’ Edwards who was from St Austell in Cornwall was a supporter of the charity for many years and proceeds from the sale of his car collection, will support the RSPCA’s vital...
Unique outdoor festival for dogs returns for summer 2018
The ultimate summer festival for dogs, DogFest confirms a 2018 return with three events to be held across the UK.
The outdoor dog festival has announced three dates in Cheshire, Bristol and Knebworth House and Gardens in Hertfordshire.
DogFest is a unique festival for dogs, which celebrates everything that is special...
RSPCA welcome government consultation to ban shock collars
The RSPCA have welcomed a move by the government to ban the use of electric shock collars.
The animal welfare charity has long campaigned for electric shock collars to be banned because they trigger fear and pain in pets.
Government department, Defra announced proposals to ban the use of the devices...
Cat welfare is now on the political agenda at Westminster
The first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to improving cat welfare has been launched in Westminster.
The new group is made up of MPs and Peers with the support of two leading animal welfare charities, Cats Protection and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
The APPG on Cats (APPGOCATS) will discuss cat...
Celebrities meet homeless pets on visit to Blue Cross
Celebrities, including TV stars were invited to Blue Cross for a behind the scenes visit and to meet homeless pets who are looking for new homes.
National animal charity, Blue Cross teamed up with photographer, Rankin for a photoshoot to celebrate the important role pet’s play in our lives. TV...
Pet charity reveals plans to replace Manchester Pet Hospital
Pet charity, PDSA has launched an appeal to replace their ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Manchester.
PDSA has unveiled plans for a new £2.4 million ground breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Manchester, which will replace the ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Old Trafford. After 40 years of treating sick and injured pets,...
Pet Insurance company donates £20k to Alabama rot research
Animal Friends Insurance has launched a new campaign to encourage people to step out into nature with their pets.
Alongside the #TheGreatOutpaws campaign, the company has also donated £20,000 to the Alabama Rot Research Fund to help the fight against the deadly disease.
Alabama rot is a disease that affects dogs...
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Santa Paws: Research reveals dogs love Christmas just as much as...
With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus.
So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...
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