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Dogs Trust asks dog lovers to head outdoors to help homeless...

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.    Dogs Trust is launching its ‘99k for Canines’ challenge, encouraging dog-lovers...
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Keep your pet safe in the car

Plans for foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits this spring and summer, and now households planning ‘staycations’ have been advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips. The motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have compiled their advice for travelling with pets,...
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Dogs Trust urges people to give old dogs new digs

Dogs Trust is urging dog lovers to forego the pitter patter of puppy paws and consider giving Older Age Pooches their perfect retirement home. It comes after the charity found that almost half of people looking to adopt were searching for a four-legged friend under the age of six months. In...
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Britain’s police dog handlers to receive free dog first aid training

The first ever nationwide campaign to provide free dog first aid support to the UK’s police forces has been launched, offering nearly 1,500 police dogs greater support in critical moments of need. Thanks to a coalition of animal welfare advocates, free first aid training and kits are to be issued...
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Dogs Trust Worldwide helping tackle dog fighting in South Africa

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support the South African National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in its efforts to tackle dog fighting in the country. The South African NSPCA is reporting rising levels of animal abuse as a side-effect of Covid-19 and seeing unprecedented violence against them. Dogs Trust Worldwide has supported the...
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Bill for tougher sentences for animal abusers passes into law

The RSPCA is “delighted” that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill will pass into law, meaning animal abusers could face up to five years in prison. After years of tireless campaigning, the animal welfare charity - and principal investigator of animal neglect and cruelty in England and Wales is celebrating this...
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Top tips to keep your dog safe as UK staycations restart

With the return of staycations this month (May) and many pet parents not wanting to leave their beloved dog behind, Nature’s Variety, reveals its top tips on how to ensure your dog is kept safe and happy whilst away from home. Safe Travels: Everyone has fond memories of a...
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RSPCA food bank project helps pet owners in need across Cheshire...

The RSPCA has expanded its food bank partnership to cover Cheshire and Merseyside for pet owners who are struggling. In November (2020) Deputy Chief Inspector Alison Fletcher, who works in Lancashire, decided to link-up with food banks in the area to provide them with pet food for owners who were...
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New research shows our four-legged friends don’t age the way think

New research from Dogs Trust has found that dogs are not necessarily in the age category we might think they are. Dr Naomi Harvey, Research Manager at Dogs Trust and Honorary Associate Professor of Companion Animal Behaviour & Welfare at The University of Nottingham, has renewed scientific literature on aging...
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Puppy Farmers ‘exploiting confusion around pandemic restrictions’, dog experts warn

As travel restrictions are due to be relaxed in the UK, The Kennel Club is urging would be puppy-owners to be vigilant The dog welfare organisation has always urged potential new owners to avoid buying a puppy if the seller is offering to deliver it, as this allows rogue traders...
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Sustainable insect-based pet food launches in UK

Launching exclusively in the UK today, Aardvark is skipping the small talk and cutting straight to the point that needs to be addressed, making pet ownership more planet-friendly. The sustainable brand introduces its first range of kibbles produced using only sustainable protein ingredients and packaged using fully recyclable, sustainable and...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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Kick off your 2025 fitness goals by running with your dog...

It is no secret that when January rolls around many Brits have been penning New Year’s resolutions that include getting more exercise. Running is a popular choice for those looking to get more active and Google search data tells us that around 6,000 people in the UK are searching for...