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Birmingham Dogs Home launches walking challenge to support homeless dogs Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging the local community to walk 100k in May for National Walking Month while raising funds to support homeless dogs in the West Midlands. The charity is launching the ‘Spring into May’ challenge to support the four-legged friends...
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Abandoned staffie now in loving forever home after 300 days in...

Billy starred in an Omaze prize draw campaign with VIP and RSPCA Ambassador Joanna Page  A sweet Staffordshire bull terrier who was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned has now landed on his paws in a new loving forever home. Nine-year-old Staffie Billy was found abandoned in the Camden area...
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RSPCA and fire crew rescue dog from 15ft deep shaft after...

RSPCA and fire crew rescue dog from 15ft deep shaft after ‘stroke of luck’ find A dog walker, RSPCA officers and firefighters worked together to rescue a dog from a waterlogged 15ft-deep (4.5m) concrete shaft in County Durham. A man was walking his dogs on wasteland known locally as Phoenix Sidings...
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Dog with ‘bear-sized paws’ overlooked due to cost of living

Willow would like a home where she can enjoy the outdoors A ‘gentle giant’ who loves bear-sized hugs is looking for a special home. Three-year-old Caucasian shepherd Willow arrived at the RSPCA’s Bath Cats & Dogs Home as a stray on New Year’s Eve (31 December) 2022 - so has spent a long 15...
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Lluest rescues four ‘discarded’ pony stallions – with names from the...

In a tale reminiscent of epic fantasy, the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust proudly introduces four noble stallions, each named after characters from the beloved saga, "The Lord of the Rings." Their journey to Lluest began amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy A48 between Pyle and Margam, where...
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Pet store hosts “stuff-a-thon” in aid of local dog shelters

A Southampton pet food retailer has hosted its very first ‘stuff-a-thon’ event in collaboration with dog toy brand KONG in aid of local dog shelters. Healthy Pet Store in Totton welcomed families to the store to ‘Stuff a KONG’ with dog-friendly fillings to be frozen and donated to hounds across...
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Newborn puppy hand-reared by RSPCA rescuer after being ‘thrown from car’

Puzzle was found squealing in the road in Surrey A tiny puppy with a cleft palate is being hand-reared by an RSPCA rescuer after she was ‘thrown from a car’ at just a few days old. The tiny terrier puppy was found squealing in Burgoyne Road, Sunbury, on Friday evening (5...
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RSPCA makes rehoming appeal for sofa surfer lurcher who has spent...

Alvin had untreated injuries when he was rescued by the RSPCA in the West Midlands One of the longest-staying RSPCA dogs in England is hoping to find a comfy new sofa to curl up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.   Four-year-old lurcher Alvin was rescued by the...
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Starving and terrified cat spends 182 days in RSPCA care looking...

Poor Bud was abandoned at a vets before being rescued by the RSPCA The RSPCA in Kent is looking for a loving home for a cat who was abandoned at a vets filthy and starving and in desperate need of care. Nine-year-old Bud came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch in...
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RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme

RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme A prolific volunteer is calling for people with a love for nature to sign up for the RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends initiative. Charlotte Lister (pictured) was among around 2,000 people who pledged to volunteer their time to become Wildlife Friends for the animal charity...
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Insta-grim: Why the most popular dog breed on Instagram is the...

French bulldogs are popular on Instagram - but their ‘cute’ look comes at a cost With 39 million posts, French bulldogs are the most ‘Instagrammable’ dog breed in the world - but behind the cute photos is a sinister health issue. The RSPCA is raising awareness of the serious health complications...
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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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Lluest rescues four ‘discarded’ pony stallions – with names from the...

In a tale reminiscent of epic fantasy, the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust proudly introduces four noble stallions, each named after characters from the beloved saga, "The Lord of the Rings." Their journey to Lluest began amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy A48 between Pyle and Margam, where...