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Ten-year-old dog trainer from Northumberland achieves gold with Golden Retriever

Ten-year-old Molly Foxall from Cramlington, and her devoted Golden Retriever, Nacho, have together achieved the highest award in dog training - The Kennel Club Gold Citizen Award, following three years of dedication and hard work.  The Good Citizen Dog Training scheme, which promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train...
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How one pet food brand plans to revolutionise the industry

A pet food business has transformed its brand in time for the new decade, as it sets out to revolutionise the pet food industry. The team from Yorkshire based Pure Pet Food have introduced a new personalisation-based model in a bid to make better pet health and nutrition accessible to...
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Miracle kitten crowned UK’s top Pet Survivor

A kitten who cheated death by a whisker has been named Pet Survivor of the Year 2019 by vet charity PDSA. Victorious Woody came top of the public vote to decide the winner and was up against three dogs, another cat and a duck for the coveted title. All of the...
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Feisty cat and moggy with heart condition find love at RSPCA...

A tabby cat in RSPCA care was extremely nervous and wary of people until a friendly cat with a heart condition came into her life. Two-year old Sparta had made her home at a business estate in Droitwich where she was being fed by some of the staff who worked...
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Skinny rabbit is abandoned in Liverpool park

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a rabbit was abandoned in a box on a park bench in Liverpool. The lionhead rabbit was spotted by a member of the public in a cardboard box on a bench in Sefton Pak on Sunday 5 January who then contacted the RSPCA...
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New year, new start for former stray dogs

The new year is off to a waggy start at Dogs Trust Manchester as it has found a forever home for two inseparable canine companions. Two-year old Whippets Spud and Zippy arrived at the Denton-based rehoming centre just before Christmas after being found wandering the streets alone. However, they are...
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PDSA offers tips on keeping pets warm during winter months

When the cold snap bites, it’s not just us humans that suffer the effects, our pets can feel it too. Vet charity, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to take the easy steps needed to keep pets warm and safe this winter. Despite their warm coats, our furry friends are not immune...
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Cats rescued from a property with over 70 moggies

The RSPCA is looking to find homes for nine cats who were rescued from a multi-animal home where there were more than 70 cats. Aberama, Tobias, Grace, Esme, May, Arthur, Ada, Michael and Alice were all rescued from South London and are now looking to find their forever homes. The...
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Shih Tzu has been waiting 250 days for new home

Dogs Trust Shoreham are appealing for a new home for a Shih Tzu who has been waiting for just over 250 days. Six-year old Alfie has been waiting 10 times over the usual average time it takes for Shih Tzu’s at Dogs Trust to find a new home, which is...
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Homeless cats looking for love after losing their owners

RSPCA Canterbury is looking for new homes for three cats who became homeless after their owners passed away. Lizi, a six-year old tortoishell and white cat came into the care of RSPCA Canterbury branch on December 15 after her owner sadly died. She didn’t cope well in the cattery so...
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Competition: Smart Slow Feeder up for grabs!

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Rosewood Pet Products to offer you the chance to win a Smart Slow Feeder (RRP £30). As featured in our Product Spotlight in the winter edition of Companion Life, this new product is perfect for portion control as it memorises the weight of...
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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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Top tips for creating a doggy utility room to keep your...

After a long, dry summer, many of us are looking forward to a drop in temperature, including our furry friends. But while dogs might enjoy autumnal drizzles and downpours, their owners certainly aren’t looking forward to the muddy pawprints this weather brings. Of course you’ll want your pet to have...