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Puppy who fell out of third-storey window searches for loving new...

A puppy who fell out of a window and needed veterinary treatment is now back on all four paws and is looking for a new home. Nine-month-old Brian was taken in by the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment in August 2024 when he was just four months old. Brian, a Belgian...
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Three months after officially opening, Dogs Trust Cardiff has rehomed its...

Dogs Trust Cardiff has celebrated rehoming its 100th hound, exactly three months after taking in its first doggy residents. Taking the accolade are Chihuahuas Max, aged six and Minnie age four. They arrived at Dogs Trust Cardiff back in September when their owners could no longer care for them. But now, after a seven week wait, they have...
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Two-fifths of pandemic dog owners experiencing “pet regret”

A new survey carried out by the pet experts at YuMOVE, has revealed that 78% of dogs have suffered behavioural changes upon their owners’ return to the workplace. As more of us return to our regular working environments, the study highlights how the sudden change in routine is negatively impacting...
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Halloween: Seven ways to keep your pets safe this Fright Night!

Boo! Halloween is the scariest night of the year as trick or treaters descend on our streets in search of candy and October 31 can also be fright night for our pets. Loud knocks at the door, ghoulish costumes, and screams could spook your pet and cause stress and anxiety. Planning...
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Dogs Trust Evesham seek big hearted foster carers with room for...

Dogs Trust Evesham is calling on local dog lovers who can accommodate larger breeds to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog.  Over the past year, Dogs Trust Evesham has been overwhelmed with foster carer applications and have been able to place many dogs who were struggling...
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Arden Grange donates meals to 25 animal rescue centres

Pet food company Arden Grange will gift over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK for its annual charity giveaway. This year, Arden Grange is celebrating 25 years since its launch, so has ramped up the prize to benefit even more animal rescue...
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‘Frankenstein’s cat’ seeks home this Howloween

The RSPCA is looking for the purr-fect Howl-oween home for a cat who has been dubbed ‘Frankenstein’s cat’. Little Rob arrived at RSPCA Sheffield on 17 September after being rescued as a stray by inspectors with a collar wound injury. Sheffield’s Hayley Crookes said: “Poor Rob had a horrific collar wound...
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French Bulldog Vivienne crowned Westminster Dog of the Year in honour...

Sir David Amess and Vivienne win Westminster Dog of the Year 2021 title and public vote, as tributes paid to late MP and animal lover. French Bulldog Vivienne, entered with Sir David Amess before his tragic death, has been crowned Westminster Dog of the Year 2021, recognising Sir David’s honourable and extensive work to...
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Organic personalised wheat-free treats for dogs

Queens of the Bone Age is an artisan pet ba(r)kery, specialising in organic, personalised wheat-free treats for dogs. From jazzy doggy doughnuts to personalised bone biscuits, the Queens team firmly believe everything tastes best when fresh, which is why all treats are baked-to-order using premium, human-grade ingredients that are safe...
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‘Miracle cat’ lands on her paws in purr-fect new home with...

A cat who miraculously survived catastrophic injuries after being hit by a bus got back onto her paws to finally find her purr-fect home. Four-year-old Trudie suffered major head injuries when she was hit by a bus in Luton, Bedfordshire, on 14 March. Witnesses who saw the accident tried to...
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Warning to dog walkers after Jack Russell terrier swallows fish hook

A dog had a narrow escape after sniffing out a tasty treat while out on a walk and getting a fish hook embedded in his jaw. Jack Russell terrier Armarni was rushed into the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south west London, by his owner after he swallowed a...
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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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Vet expert warns that laser pens are ‘detrimental to your dog’s...

Laser pointers might seem like a fun and harmless way to entertain your dog during winter, but an expert from vet charity PDSA has taken to TikTok to share an urgent warning. Gemma Renwick, a vet nurse from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has warned of the dangers of laser pens on...