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Puppies rescued from caravan survive deadly disease to live fab new...

Two puppies who were rescued alongside 34 others from a ‘boiling hot’ caravan filled with rubbish are now living fabulous new lives by the sea. RSPCA officers were called to an industrial estate in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on 26 July 2021 when locals raised the alarm. Inspector Georgina Bowles said: “There were concerns...
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Devoted mother and son dogs looking for a new home together

The RSPCA is looking for a home for two Northern Innuit dogs who came into the charity’s care through its Home for Life scheme. Majika and Moisheka, a mother and son duo, came into the RSPCA’s West Hatch Animal Centre in Taunton, Somerset in August this year. Their owner had registered...
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Rabbit is dumped with his favourite teddy bear

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a rabbit was abandoned by the side of a road with nothing but a teddy bear for comfort. The young adult lop eared rabbit, named Nigel by the RSPCA, was found in Turnham Road in Lewisham in a cardboard box with a grey...
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Animal rescuers work together to save 70 hedgehogs from flooded sanctuary

A community has pulled together to rescue 70 hedgehogs from a flooded sanctuary in Nottinghamshire. RSPCA inspector Dan Bradshaw was called to a hedgehog rescue centre in Retford on Friday morning (8 November) to help evacuate 70 hedgehogs from the flooding. Dan commented: “The rescue takes in sick and injured hedgehogs...
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Santa Paws returns to Battersea at the most wonderful time of...

On 16 November, Battersea’s Old Windsor centre will be inviting all good boys and girls of Berkshire and beyond to meet a very special guest. From 10:30am to 4pm, Santa Claus will be visiting the Old Windsor rehoming centre to meet members of the public and their pet dogs and...
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Suspended sentence and life animal ban for Morecambe woman

A woman from Morecambe has received a suspended sentence after admitting causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the needs of her dogs. Kilmany Jane O’Connor – of Mardale Avenue appeared before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 November and was handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping...
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Kitten falls 30ft from second floor window and survived to tell...

Mayhew are raising awareness of ‘High-rise syndrome’ a phenomenon which sees hundreds of cats per year injured after falling from tall structures. The London based animal welfare centre is raising awareness of the common phenomenon familiar to vets, cat owners and animal rescue centres across the world. Usually when a...
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Spotting the signs of depression in dogs

Dog lovers have been offered advice on how to spot the sins in depression in their four-legged friends. The animal experts at Pure Pet Food have teamed up with their resident vet, Dr Andrew Miller to look at the signs and symptoms of depression in dogs. They believe that just like...
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Six miracle pets are in the running for PDSA’s Pet Survivor...

The six miracle pets who are in the running for the PDSA’s Pet Survivor of the Year award have been announced. In the running is a duck who survived a foc attack that ripped her throat open, and a tiny puppy farm victim who went blind and was nearly paralysed. The...
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New statistics show demand for dogs skyrockets in the countdown to...

Dogs Trust issues a plea to the public not to buy dogs as presents as it releases a new ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ TV ad. Dogs Trust is urging the public not to buy or give dogs as Christmas presents, as new statistics show online...
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RSPCA welcomes new fireworks report

The RSPCA welcomes the Petitions Committee’s report released today (5 November 2019) following its inquiry into the impact of fireworks. The report concludes that the existing law is inadequate and recommends that local authorities should be empowered to limit the number of displays in their areas through a system of...
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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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Woman forced to choose between her beloved cat or hoe as...

Animal welfare charity, Battersea, is calling on the public to support the Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of its upcoming discussions in Parliament, highlighting the real-life struggles of renters like Ailish, who have faced heartbreaking decisions due to restrictive pet policies.  The Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes vital provisions for pet...