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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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Doberman saved by PDSA after suffering near fatal twisted stomach

A Doberman puppy was saved by PDSA after nearly dying when he developed a twisted stomach. Thankfully, action from his owner and vet charity PDSA saved Winston’s life and he’s now been entered into PDSA’s Pet Survivor competition. When two-year old Doberman puppy, Winston stopped eating and couldn’t keep anything down,...
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Fish4Dogs support charity dog shows

A series of fun dog shows in Staffordshire, supported by Fish4Dogs, has raised more than £1,000 for charities. Midfield K9 Academy, run by Lynne Bakker-Collier, staged three events throughout the summer; June, August and September as its training grounds in Oulton, Stone, Staffordshire. Fish4Dogs donated goody bags for the winners...
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Paws.com’s top tips for settling a rescue dog into your home

Hot on the heels of ‘The Chow Down Challenge’s viral success is more pooch-friendly advice from Paws.com. Paw.com’s challenge had influencers such as Love Island’s Laura Anderson uploading their pups chowing down on their favourite food and challenging their dog owner friends such as winner Jack Finchman and former contestants,...
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Mayhew unveils brand new kennels to special guests

London-based animal welfare charity unveils their brand-new kennel block to special guests including Lesley Nicol, Bill Oddie and Marc Abraham. Back in April this year, Animal Welfare Charity, Mayhew began a mammoth task of replacing and improving their main kennel block, intake room and animal welfare team working area. Mayhew revealed...
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Cat-astrophe avoided as moggy rescued from motor

RSPCA and fire services rescued a tiny black and white kitten which was stuck under a car bonnet in Southampton. The RSPCA was called to Milton Road, Southampton, when nearby resident heard the sound of a cat crying from inside a car bonnet parked on the street at about 8am...
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How to plan a dog-friendly wedding

As we reach peak wedding season, Dogs Trust is providing advice for dog owners wishing to include their four-legged friends on their big day. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity advises that, whilst involving a dog in a wedding is a wonderful way to celebrate how much we treasure them,...
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Animal care solutions – no animal to great or too small

Pawdyguard offer animal lovers and home owners peace of mind whilst on holiday. If you own a number of animals and find it difficult to arrange cover so you can get away, Pawdyguard could be the answer. Vets advise that animals are creatures of habitat, happiest and healthiest when there...
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Top cat VS The Underdog: Feline fans race ahead in charity’s...

Battersea Dogs & Cars Home has launched an innovative new fundraising initiative, calling on gamers to help raise money for rescue animals. The Ultimate Showdown sees game enthusiasts split in to two camps; Team Dog and Team Cat; as they get creative and find different ways to raise sponsorship while...
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What to expect from a new top dog at Number 10?

Pets at Home comments on what No 10 can expect from their new inhabitant – Dilyn – during his first few months in office. As Boris and Carrie settle into their home following the arrival of their little bundle of joy, who has an impressive amount of power already –...
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Washing basket of puppies dumped at RSPCA hospital open day

Three puppies were abandoned at an RSPCA animal hospital in London as staff tidied up after a busy open day. RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital threw open its doors to the public on Sunday (1 September) and welcomed lots of visitors throughout the day. But as staff were clearing up...
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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...