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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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Seen a baby bird outside its nest? Animal lovers can check...

As the RSPCA gears up for a hectic bird breeding season, it is urging people to check the expert online advice about baby birds on its website before calling the charity, so the line is kept free for emergency calls to get through as quickly as possible. New figures reveal...
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Arden Grange featured in Platinum Jubilee commemorative album

In celebration of the Platinum Jubilee in June, Sussex-based pet food company Arden Grange will be featured in Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, published later this month. The honorary album will celebrate the life and reign of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as...
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Celebrities recreate historic images to celebrate Blue Cross 125th anniversary

Three animal-loving celebrities – comedian Bill Bailey, actor and TV presenter David Harewood MBE, and Paralympian Lauren Steadman MBE (with her rescue dog Kira) - have teamed up with national pet charity Blue Cross to recreate images from their historic archives. The stars stepped back in time to recreate three...
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Rescued spaniel ‘thriving’ as police dog as previous owner in court...

A dog who was rescued after his owner was caught on CCTV abusing him is now working as a sniffer dog with the police. Spaniel Marshall was spotted on CCTV cowering in fear at a supported living home in Devon while a teenager kicked him, hit him, picked him up...
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Agria Charity Dog Walk raises over £35,000 for animal charities across...

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk returned for 2022 on 21st May, raising over £37,000 for animal charities and their amazing causes across the continent. Here in the UK, Brits raised just over £10,000 for a selection of animal rescues including Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for...
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RSPCA fears cost of living increase could lead to cat welfare...

The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering as it braces for an influx of cats during the kitten season. The charity sees a peak in cats coming into its care between May and September - when most kittens are born - but, as the nation also faces a cost...
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Plasterer to scoot from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in...

Lee Nicolaou, a plasterer from Bournemouth, is taking on an epic kick scooter challenge, riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to raise money for Dogs Trust and in memory of his beloved dog, Eddy.   After sadly losing 12-year-old Eddy to cancer last year, Lee felt so lost without his...
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Expert shares top 10 tips for keeping your dogs’ cool this...

Summer is the season all British people look forward to. It provides well needed vitamin D, fun day trips, holidays abroad and not to mention the long summer days spent playing outdoors with our furry friends. But with higher temperatures, comes a higher chance of dehydration, heat stroke, burnt...
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Patriotic Paws: Top tips for a pet-safe Jubilee weekend

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (2–5 June) weekend fast approaching, many of us can’t wait for an extended weekend of celebrations. But as we look forward to hanging up the bunting, preparing for street parties and waving our Union Jacks, national vet charity, PDSA, is encouraging pet owners to keep...
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UK Pet Retailer of the Year says no to rawhide in...

Family-owned pet chain Just for Pets has just announced its transition to a more natural, sustainable approach to both products and practice, with the launch of its ‘No More Rawhide’ campaign — placing a ban on any future sales of rawhide products across the chain. The pet retailer, who recently...
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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...