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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...
Dog rescued from terrible conditions starts new life as prison dog
A dog who was rescued from the North East of England has a new lease of life working as a prison dog.
Belgian Malinois Betty was underweight when she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors in January after she was found living in unsuitable conditions in a garden shed in County Durham.
The 18-month-old was...
Life-time bans for two Yorkshire men who left Staffie bleed from...
A father and son who left their emaciated Staffie cross bleeding from serious dog bite wounds in an outdoor kennel have been handed life bans from keeping animals.
Imran Ali and Junaid Ali, both from West Yorkshire, both pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, one...
Edinburgh housing association joins forces with Dogs Trust on Paw-some pet...
A new scheme designed to support pet owning social housing tenants has launched in Edinburgh thanks to a unique relationship between Dogs Trust, players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Manor Estates Housing Association.
This exciting pilot, which has been made possible thanks to funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery,...
Urgent search for new home for dog spending second birthday in...
The RSPCA is desperate to find a dog a new home after he spent his second birthday in rescue.
Chief, who turned two on 6 August, arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Surrey, six months ago after being rescued by the charity.
He’s now spent a quarter of his short...
Brits canine concerns halt holidays, says new research
New research from Rover.com, has today revealed that a whopping 70% of Brits* have vetoed holidays abroad since getting a dog.
Despite the majority (82%) admitting they love holidaying overseas; it seems they simply love their dogs more, as 67% of Brits confess to swapping sun, sea and sangria for a...
Revealed: the ‘cruel and unnecessary’ procedure on dogs which has increased...
Reports made to the RSPCA about the ‘cruel and unnecessary’ ear cropping procedure carried out on dogs have increased by over 2,000% within the last decade.
In 2023, 316 reports were made to the animal charity - a huge increase from 2015 when 14 reports were received, marking a rise...
Cats and dogs eating grass: Vet Nurse shares all you need...
This summer season, we may be enjoying more of the great outdoors with our furry friends, with cats sunbathing in high spots, to dogs resting in shady patches of grass in the garden.
You may notice your cat or your dog munching on grass, and vet charity PDSA are...
South West bursting with animal focused start-ups
The South West has seen a boom in start-ups with animals at their heart in the last few years, thanks to the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme.
The Start Up Loans programme has delivered more than £90 million in loans to businesses in the South West. And the...
Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival celebrates successful results for 2024
The Kennel Club International Agility Festival concluded four exciting days of agility excellence on Sunday 11 August 2024.
The festival saw thousands of dogs and their handlers, from across the UK and all over the world, compete in over 200 competitions at Rutland Showground, Oakham.
The festival, supported by Skinner’s, welcomed...
Paws in the pool: A dog’s guide to safe summer swimming
With the weather finally looking like it’s improving, many of us will be eager to enjoy it and our beloved pets are no exception.
Swimming can be a great way for dogs to exercise, cool off and have some fun in the sun. But, with only 15% of English rivers...
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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...
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