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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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Nationwide competition crowns the ‘Most Heroic’ and ‘Most Promising’ Assistance Dogs

Agria Pet Insurance - one of the world’s leading animal insurers – has announced the winners of its Pup to Old Aged Pup (OAP) competition. The initiative, which celebrates dogs at all stages of their lives, sees the pet insurance specialist shine a light on the older dogs that have...
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Dogs Trust urges businesses to open a dialogue about bringing dogs...

Businesses participating in ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’ on Friday 24 June should see it as an opportunity to open an honest and frank dialogue with their workforce about the benefits, challenges and feasibility of bringing dogs to work, says Dogs Trust. Britain saw a rise in dog ownership...
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Generation Pup study reveals data on dog neutering

A Dogs Trust study exploring factors related to dog owners’ decision to neuter their dogs and their attitudes to this procedure, found that about 60% of dogs in a UK/ROI study were neutered by 15 months of age. The data on neutering, a procedure often used by veterinary and...
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National Bring Your Dog To Work Day: Vet shares expert tips

Is there anything better than having a furry companion to melt the stress away during your working day? Pets are an integral part of the family. Cute, lovable and entertaining, they never fail to spark joy and bring a smile to our faces! Workplace solutions specialist, Adam Butler, CEO of...
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Tuft Global reveals grooming is a necessary expenditure for pet owners,...

Tuft Global, the nationwide grooming app for pet owners announces significant growth since the start of the year despite the cost-of-living crisis impacting dog owners’ spending. From January 2022, the pet tech brand has increased its downloads by 29% and grown its user base tenfold, highlighting grooming as a necessary...
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Two in five drivers unwittingly break the rules while travelling with...

With many Brits set to take their pooches away with them this summer, new research of 2,000 dog owners has revealed more than two thirds of drivers aren’t aware of the current rules surrounding car travel with dogs. To mark the launch of CarStore’s partnership with leading animal welfare charity,...
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Pet owners making incredible sacrifices to prioritise cost of pet care

A recent survey by Rosewood Pet Products into our pet spending habits has revealed that 69% of pet owners sacrifice personal expenditure to accommodate pet care. Devoted pet parents admitted they cut back by shopping in cheaper supermarkets, giving up takeaways and even dipping into their savings to care for their...
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Blind rescue dog finds his new human ‘guide’

An elderly blind dog who came into rescue in Wales at the age of 11 has got a bright future ahead of him after his “cheeky personality'' won over his foster carer who decided to permanently adopt him. Golden oldie Tiny Tim, described as “young at heart,” was in a...
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As Wimbledon begins, homeless hound has been dreaming of green, green...

Tennis fever might grip the nation for just two weeks every summer, but homeless hound Gizmo is hoping his year-round love of tennis balls will serve him up an ace home during Wimbledon fortnight. Sadly, when the famous tournament gets underway on Monday (27 June), Crossbreed Gizmo will have lived...
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Charity searches for UK’s top police dogs

A charity has launched the search for the nation’s bravest canine heroes.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a UK welfare charity that supports and celebrates working and retired police dogs – is hosting its awards this year and is looking for inspirational tails of bravery and heart-warming stories of...
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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...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...