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RSPCA appeal after two kittens are found in a wheelie bin...
The RSPCA is asking the public to come forward with information about two kittens who were found in a cat carrier in a wheelie bin in Darlington.
The young cats were discovered after a householder heard meowing coming from the bin to the rear of properties in Chelmsford Street and...
New dog-friendly train carriage design revealed
With dog owners in the UK getting ready to commute back to the office, Bought By Many, has teamed-up transport and dog behaviour experts to design a more dog friendly train carriage.
The design has been created in response to new research from Bought By Many that reveals almost one...
Dogs Trust Leeds searches for foster carers to help rescue dogs
The team at Dog Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Leeds are on the lookout for more potential foster carers to come forward and open their hearts and homes for rescue dogs in need.
While there is an immediate need for more foster carers to join the team due to upcoming building works that will limit kennel capacity; Dogs Trust Leeds would like...
Sentencing Act comes into force increasing maximum jail terms for animal...
People who abuse animals can now face a maximum sentence of five years in prison as the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act comes into effect.
The landmark legislation kicked in this week (Tuesday 29 June) after completing its final Government stage and passing into law in April 2021.
After years of...
Blue Cross launch series 3 of The Petcast
Back by paw-pular demand, Actress, Emma Barton, and her Parson Russell Terrier, Poppy Dog, have teamed up with Blue Cross, once again to launch a third series of The Petcast!
Launching today (29th June) on Apple Podcast, iTunes, Acast and Spotify, in this new series Emma and Poppy Dog will...
RSPCA fears numbers of abandoned rabbits could worsen as lockdown ends
The RSPCA fears there will be an increase in the number of abandoned rabbits coming into its care following a huge increase in pet ownership during the lockdown.
As restrictions lift and people’s lives go back to normal, the charity is concerned that for many the ‘novelty’ may wear off...
Hertfordshire puppy becomes 5000th pup on dog welfare study
Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust as the charity celebrates welcoming the 5,000th puppy onto its landmark ‘Generation Pup’ study of four-legged friends.
Taking the accolade is 14-week-old male crossbreed, Jack (pictured), whose owner Ruth Lewis found out about the study when she enrolled on puppy training classes with...
RSPCA Sheffield helps transform poorly kittens
The RSPCA Sheffield branch has helped to transform the lives of three kittens who were born with conditions affecting their legs and mobility.
Their mum, Magnolia, was dropped off at the animal centre with four kittens in March 2021 by a member of the public who said she had given...
De Vere launches dog sitter service
Our canine companions have been used to having us around more over the last year because of lockdown and working from home.
For those who need a convenient solution for doggy day-care once they return to work and get back to meetings, De Vere* is launching a new dog sitting...
StreetVet awarded special grant from Battersea
Local charity StreetVet has been awarded a special grant from one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.
The funds granted by Battersea will support StreetVet’s work with pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness and enable the UK-based charity to increase the resources...
Revealed: The most dog-friendly industries to work in
In light of Bring Your Dog To Work Day, new research by comparethemarket.com reveals the top industries to work in if you’re looking to bring your pooch along.
With more than two in five UK employees (42%) looking to bring their dog into the office, there’s a clear interest in...
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RSPCA appeal after four cockapoos abandoned in Staffordshire are rescued
Four cockapoos found abandoned in Alrewas, Staffordshire have been rescued by the RSPCA, and an appeal for information has been launched by the charity.
The four dogs - all female - were found tied to a gate in the middle of a quarry off Barley Green Lane by a passing...
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