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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...
Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
Tubby cat abandoned in cat carrier in South Yorkshire
The RSPCA is appealing for information after an overweight cat was abandoned in a cat carrier in Sheffield.
Tina, the black and white female cat, was found by a member of the public in Sunday (25 August) in Storrs Lane, Wortley.
There were two cat carriers both with the doors...
Dog lovers needed to lend a paw
Dogs Trust Kenilworth is calling on local dog owners to lend a paw and volunteers to help homeless hounds.
Although the charity has a dedicated team of staff, Dogs Trust Kenilworth also relies on the support of its centre-based volunteers who have given in excess of 7,000 hours to the...
RSPCA appeals for information after rabbits dumped in playing fields
The RSPCA is appealing for information after it is believed four rabbits were abandoned over the scorching bank holiday weekend.
Three of the rabbits were discovered in Havengore, Basildon, Essex on Monday (26) August in a playing field.
The fourth rabbit was collected a day later from the same spot,...
Brush up on dental care for Pet Smile Month
September marks National Pet Smile Month and PDSA is raising awareness of pet dental care.
Brushing our teeth is a normal part of our daily routine and something that our pets need too. With dental disease a common problem for many of our beloved animals, the vet charity is encouraging...
New research shows abandoned pets finding new homes is on the...
The number of people who claim they would get their pet from a rehoming centre is on the increase, according to new research.
When asked where they would get their next pet from, nearly half if people said a rehoming centre or animal shelter, whilst only one in ten said...
Older dog seeks new home
An elderly dog has found himself looking for a forever home once more after his owner sadly passed away.
Spot, the twelve-year-old Jack Russell Terrier first came into Dogs Trust’s rehoming centre in Evesham as a youngster 11 years ago after being found as a stray but was soon rehomed....
Pets are guests at almost half of weddings, survey reveals
A survey commissioned by The Insurance Emporium revealed that pets feature as a guest in almost half of weddings in the UK.
Over 40% of those surveyed even said the pet had been the star turn of their wedding, with animals getting up to all sorts of entertaining capers.
Having a...
Nationwide competition to find ultimate owner-dog lookalikes
Canine Cottages have launched a nationwide competition to lookalike owners and their dogs.
You may have heard that dog owners often choose a four-legged friend that shares a similar look or personality to them – but is this theory true?
If you’ve ever been told that you or a family member...
Battersea welcomes Labours new animal welfare manifesto
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has today welcomed the Labour Part’s new Animal Welfare manifesto.
Battersea has long campaigned for changes to many of the topics covered within Labour’s Manifesto, which could have a positive impact on the welfare of domestic animals in the UK.
Battersea is supportive of measures to...
Dog endures tips of ears cut off with scissors in ‘hideous’...
A dog who underwent a hideous DIY home crop – in which dogs’ ears are cut, often using a pair of scissors – is looking for a new safe home.
Two-year old American Bulldog cross Millie as rescued in June after being abandoned and suffering from mastitis (inflammation of the...
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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...
Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November.
With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...
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