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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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Dog who thinks she’s a cat handed in at Dogs Trust...

Dogs Trust Newbury recently welcomed a dog called cat to the centre with a very interesting ‘tail’ to her name. The seven-year old crossbreed started life as a stray puppy in Singapore and was so tiny that she was raised by a cat, amongst a litter of kittens. Cat’s previous...
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Fish4Dogs Christmas shoot sets tails wagging

Fish4Dogs sets tails wagging with their new Christmas shoot featuring a few canine colleagues. Based in Droitwich, the company encourages their staff to bring their dogs to work, not just for companionship and wellbeing of staff (including the dogs themselves) but also as willing ‘campaign starts’ and product testers. This week,...
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Blind dog seeks special home

A very special blind Jack Russell terrier is looking for a special home with new owners who can help guide him through life. Eight-year-old Chipper was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from Birmingham in February after a member of the public raised concerns about his welfare. He had very sore eyes...
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‘Cats’ off to those who can spot the feline in under...

A brand-new brainteaser is challenging the nation to spot the cat amongst the pigeons. So, to celebrate our feline friends this National Cat Day on 29th October, why not see if you can beat the average time of 18 seconds? With over 37 years in the business and as the UK’s...
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RSPCA hopes to find alternative homes for six starry-eyed cats

The RSPCA is hoping to find special homes for six cats who comes from a property with over 40 pets. The black and white cats are looking for outdoor homes after they came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District branch in Kent earlier this month. The cats, which...
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Black cats hoping to find homes before Halloween

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of black cats with thousands of them coming into its rescue centres every year. To mark National Black Cat Day today and just days before Halloween, the charity is urging potential adopters not to overlook black cats. igures from last year show that on average...
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Dogged fundraisers reach new heights

Two dog lovers and their rescue dogs reached the summit of Mount Snowdon after a six-hour trek to raise money for Dogs Trust Salisbury. Kate Courtnell and her partner, Dan Smith hiked up the highest Mountain in Wales with their dogs Saxon a five-year-old German Shepherd who was rehomed from...
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Cat loses one of his nine lives after air gun attack

Three-year old cat Stovie narrowly avoided disaster after a shocking airgun attack, thanks to emergency treatment from PDSA vets. Stovie’s owner, Eve Worthington from Chelmsford knew something was wrong when her feline friend was acting out of character and hiding under the kitchen table. She said: “Stovie didn’t come when...
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RSPCA says we must work together to tackle the puppy smuggling...

RSPCA chief inspector gives evidence to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee about scale of puppy smuggling problem. “No one organisation can tackle this problem on its own.” That was the message from the RSPCA at the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee session on the puppy smuggling problem. Chief Inspector...
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Battersea raises thousands at first ever Muddy Dog Challenge Leeds

Last Saturday, over 850 animal lovers and their dogs came together at Harewood House in Leeds to take part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which is supported by Seresto flea and tick control collar, has raised over £65,000 so far, which will go towards the vital care 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...