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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...
A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family.
Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary tackles rising costs for equine owners
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will be helping equine owners tackle rising costs without compromising on welfare in its upcoming free webinar.
Pet owners across the country are being forced to give up their animal companions due to the current cost-of-living crisis. This includes horse and pony owners.
The average cost...
Dumped matted and underweight dogs undergo amazing transformation
The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for two neglected dogs who were found dumped at the side of a country road on the hottest day of the year.
The Chinese crested cross dogs, who are mum and son, were found in July on the hottest day of...
Dogs Trust sees 55% increase in dogs being referred so owners...
Worrying figures released by Dogs Trust show that they have seen a 55% increase in dogs being referred through its specialist pet fostering service which supports people fleeing domestic abuse by providing temporary accommodation for their dogs.
From January to September this year, Dogs Trust has seen 1,213 dogs referred...
Cat frightened of fireworks rescued from chimney on bonfire night by...
The owners of a cat who spent more than 12 hours stuck up a chimney on bonfire night were glad to see an RSPCA inspector.
The nervous feline, called Buttons, had just been adopted by a family at Gosforth in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
But within hours of settling into his new home he...
Digital vet care firm offers free consults to owners turning to...
A digital app which provides vet consultations is offering free advice to pet owners turning to crowdfunding for help with vet bills during the cost of living crisis.
Following on from the news that there has been a steep rise in pet owners using crowdfunding to pay vet bills due...
RSPCA flood response team on standby as water rises in southern...
The RSPCA’s emergency flood response rescue teams have been placed on standby as more than 120 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across England - the majority across southern England.
The UK Government’s Flood Information Service has issued flood warnings - the second highest level of warning advising people...
Dogs Trust calls on the Government to help pet owners by...
As tax rises turn up the heat, one of the UK’s largest animal charities has called on the government to help see the nation’s dogs through the winter by removing VAT from pet food.
Dogs Trust has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking the government to recognise that...
‘Mike’ crowned top dog as Rover announces trendiest names of 2022
Rover.com has revealed the UK’s trendiest dog names of 2022.
Mike was officially crowned the UK’s top dog - closely followed by the likes of Preston, Smokey and Mabli. The report, celebrating its tenth anniversary, reflects themes from 2022 including sports, pop culture, royalty and politics showing where Brits take...
Battersea’s magical Christmas Carol Concert tickets on sale now
Battersea is inviting one and all to come together for every dog and cat and kick off the festive season at the much-loved charity’s Christmas Carol Concert on Friday 2 December and Friday 9 December 2022.
Guests will be welcomed to the beautiful St Luke’s & Christ Church, Chelsea, by...
Celebrate your pooch’s birthday with dog-friendly cakes & cocktails
Dogs are a part of the family. If you’re lucky enough to have your own four-legged friend, you’ll know that they think they’re one of the humans.
They’ll try to sit at the table, sleep in your bed, and eat your food. So when it comes to their birthday, why...
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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.
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