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One-eyed cat needs new home after his previous owner could no...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a home for a one-eyed 11-year-old cat who sadly came into the charity’s care earlier this month. Gabriel is being cared for by the RSPCA Stafford, Wolverhampton and District Branch after his previous owner of 11-years was sadly diagnosed with dementia and was struggling to care for...
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HILife launches all-natural range for dogs

Dog owners can treat their much-loved pooches to a tempting selection of 100% natural dishes from HiLife’s new, It’s only natural range. Hot on the heels of it’s only natural for cats, the popular pet food brand has now unveiled six delicious recipes for dogs. The new dishes include, chicken breast...
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Now kids aren’t the only ones who get to know the...

Nerf Dog toys have introduced a new Translucent Tennis Ball Blaster to their rapidly growing brand. Nerf Dog has changed the whole game of tech with their new high-powered Translucent Tennis Ball Blaster, which launches your dog’s favorite fetching ball over 50ft in the air. It also enables you to pick...
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Breast cancer detection dog dies at 13

A fox red Labrador, who was the star cancer detection dog at the charity Medical Detection Dogs, has died at the age of 13. Daisy was trained as a puppy to sniff out the smell of disease on urine samples donated by volunteers. She tested over 6,500 samples and identified...
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Battersea urges Westminster to bring in tougher sentences for animal cruelty

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has renewed its call for tougher sentences for horrific cases of animal abuse and cruelty, after a Welsh farm was jailed for 18 weeks for killing his sheepdog. Graham Thomas from Tredegar was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to Welsh Border Collie, Price after the...
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Appeal after cat shot with airgun in Stoke-on-Trent

The RSPCA have launched an appeal after a cat was shot with an airgun in Stoke-on-Trent. The black and white female cat was found collapsed by a member of the public in Ford Avenue on March 16 at around 10pm. The vets who treated the cat contacted the RSPCA, who are...
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Sprocker Spaniel swam to safety despite collapsed lung

A brave Sprocker Spaniel saved her own life by swimming for a quarter of a mile with a collapsed lung, after falling into a giant quarry. The lucky dog, Ella was walking with owners at Mugdock Country Park, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire when the incident happened. The mischievous pooch went chasing...
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Puppy purchased when parents were on holiday

London based animal welfare charity, Mayhew are encouraging people to consider the commitment of a new pet before buying a puppy. Their advice comes after a three-month old Jack Russell puppy was brought to the rescue centre, after a young buyer brought him while his parents were on holiday. Once his...
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Border Collie Trust seek new location due to HS2

The Border Collie Trust is looking for a new site for their rescue centre due to the planned High Speed Railway development. Plans for HS2 will have a significant impact on the rescue centre, resulting in the charity losing around a third of its land. It became apparent that the construction...
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Battersea highlights pet’s dental problems on World Oral Health Day

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Mars Petcare team up to shine the light on pet dental problems on World Oral Health Day (March 20). In 2017 alone, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home performed dental extraction on over 800 dogs and cats, many of which could have been prevented. The animal...
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Oldest dog rescued by the RSPCA was left out in the...

A 19- year -old terrier cross called Stormy is the oldest dog to be rescued by the animal welfare charity. The RSPCA were called to an address in Coventry, where the elderly dog had been left outside in the snow in temperatures of -3C. Stormy is a little dog with a...
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Hitting the road with your dog squad

Taking a trip with your dog can turn an average journey into an epic road trip. But, when you've got more than one furry...

Top tips for pet owners at Easter

Easter can be a fun and exciting time for many when we can enjoy a nice break and some much-needed downtime with our pets. Whether...

Grooming tips for dog owners

Grooming your dog is a key part of responsible dog ownership. Whether you do it yourself or visit a professional groomer, it’s important to...

Top tips for winter walks with your dog

Winter walks are a great way for them to experience the smells and sights of the season, as well as keeping their joints mobile. Some...

Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...
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RSPCA investigates after emaciated dog found curled up behind bush

Roxy was ‘painfully skinny’ sparking an RSPCA investigation The RSPCA is appealing for information to track down the owners of a ‘painfully skinny’ dog found curled up on a driveway behind a bush in Essex. Three-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux cross Roxy was found huddled by a bush on a driveway in...