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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...
Suspended prison sentences and 12 year animal ban for pair who...
Two people who abused their dogs in the backyard of their home in Bradford have been given suspended prison sentences and disqualified from keeping animals for 12 years.
Honey, a one-year-old Golden Labrador, and a six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier called Lilu, were heard by witnesses yelping ‘several times a week’...
Five ways to keep your cat cool during a heatwave
Cats can generally be quite independent pets, but that doesn't stop them needing a helping hand every now and then.
Just like their big cat ancestors, they love basking in the sunlight, whether it's outside in the garden or simply underneath a sunny window. You may have noticed, though, that...
330 day adoption wait for ‘unlucky’ black cats who no-one wants...
Two overlooked black cats are hoping someone will finally notice them as their one-year anniversary in RSPCA rescue approaches.
Black cats Flash and Archie have been patiently waiting at the RSPCA’s Great Ayton Animal Centre for nearly 11 months and are now the longest-staying residents.
They were rescued by the charity after...
Man caught on CCTV beating his dog in lift at block...
A man who was filmed kicking, stamping and punching a dog in a lift at a block of flats has been banned from owning animals for five years.
Cameron Brunning was prosecuted by the RSPCA after CCTV cameras in the lift at the flats in St. Cuthbert’s Court, Gateshead, Tyne...
Common mistakes pet owners make when taking their pets on a...
Staycations offer the perfect solution for pet owners looking to share their holiday moments with their pets.
With the summer season upon us, PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding owners to be diligent when planning a trip away with their furry family members.
From car sickness to finding pet-friendly...
Dogfluencers provide ‘everyday affordable’ influencer momentum for ambitious underdog brands
It’s a consistent truth that best practices and ideas fostered within human food and drink often make a seamless transition into the thriving world of ‘pet parents’ and their four-legged friends.
For example, a staggering amount of NEW petfood innovation can trace its beginnings back to the pandemic, a by-product...
RSPCA appeals after Staffie with large tumour is left in Greater...
The RSPCA is investigating how a Staffordshire bull terrier in very poor health was abandoned in a country park near Bolton.
A member of the public came across the elderly canine wandering on a field near a car park at Moses Gate Country Park between Farnworth and Little Lever on...
Dogs Trust partners with Hush Puppies to support canine welfare
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest canine welfare charity has partnered with Heritage footwear brand Hush Puppies.
With the iconic Basset Hound at the heart of Hush Puppies, the new partnership will support the charity to continue its vital work, with the brand donating 10p per pair of school shoes sold...
Guinea Pig Welfare Forum to Take Place in September 2024
The national guinea pig community will come together for the highly anticipated, and first of its kind, Guinea Pig Welfare Forum on Thursday 19th of September 2024. The event will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham, sponsored and organised by Burgess Pet Care.
The forum aims to bring...
A third of children have never watched wildlife in a park...
A third of young people have never watched birds or wildlife in their garden or a park, according to the RSPCA’s landmark Animal Kindness Index.
The Index raises worrying concerns about children’s access to animals and the natural world - also showing that seven out of ten children and young...
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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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