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Mouse in the house: orphan Stuart Little finds his new family...

A white mouse who was abandoned at a front door has been found a new home thanks to the RSPCA. The charity’s rescuers quickly fixed up a fresh start for the orphaned rodent, who was found shivering inside a small, pink cage outside a property in Glan yr Ithon at...
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Students make history at Westminster with RSPCA great debate

For the first time in history, students had the opportunity to debate key animal welfare issues in the House of Commons. As part of the RSPCA’s Great Debate event, twelve and thirteen year old pupils from schools across the South East battled it out for the winning trophy. The event aims...
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PCSO to take on 130-mile bike challenge for Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

A Police Community Support Officer from Stoke-on-Trent is hoping to raise money for Dogs Trust Shrewsbury by taking on a two-day cycling challenge. Dog lover Steve Sherratt, who has been a PCSO with Staffordshire Police for eleven years, is undertaking the mammoth 130-mile bike ride to raise hundreds of pounds...
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Tails.com celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Canine co-working is growing in popularity and more organizations in the UK are becoming dog friendly, welcoming well behaved pups into the office. Today is Bring Your Dog To Work Day, a nationwide event which helps to raise funds for the London-based charity, All Dogs Matter, by encouraging workers internationally...
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Guinea pig needed vet treatment after being dumped in a street

The RSPCA is investigating after a guinea pig was abandoned in a shoebox with overgrown claws, a large lump on his back and lice. A member of the public discovered the large rodent in Shakespeare Street, Watford, on Monday (18 June) evening by some garages. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Kate...
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Severely matted dog found dumped in the middle of the night

A poodle, who was so matted he could barely see, was recently taken to animal welfare charity Mayhew after being dumped in the middle of the night. The 10-year old Poodle was discovered by a member of the public roaming the streets on the busy North Circular road in North...
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Animal lovers spend £54 a month on pet subscription boxes

A survey has revealed that animal lovers are spending around £506 million a year on monthly pet subscription boxes. The survey conducted by uOpen.com which undertook research with 2,000 consumers nationwide found that nearly one firth of Brits have sine dip to subscription boxes. In particular it found that compared with...
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Dogs Trust Canterbury appeal for foster homes for dogs in need

Dogs Trust Canterbury is appealing to families to open their homes to help care for some of the centre’s dogs who need a little extra TLC. The charity’s Home from Home scheme aims to place dogs who might be finding kennel life hard, whether they’re young puppies, older dogs or...
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Nineteen 87 hosts dog-friendly charity bake event

Nineteen 87 recently hosted a ‘Bake it Better’ fundraising event in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity. Bake it Better is a national fundraising event, inviting budding bakers to whip out their aprons and bake up some tempting treats to help raise vital funds to support seriously...
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RSPCA appeal for information after severely matted dog is callously dumped

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found by the roadside near Peterborough, severely matted with his foot rotted off. The dog was found down a track at the bottom of a dead end road, near to White Post Road in Eye by some kind-hearted teenagers, who...
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Natures Menu plan canine takeover for Bring Your Dog To Work...

Natures Menu is supporting this year’s Bring Your Dog to Work Day by signing up to be an official sponsor of the nationwide event. As part of the Bring Your Dog to Work day, which takes place on 22 June, Natures Menu will be having a canine takeover in their...
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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...

Experts reveal dangers in the garden and safe alternatives for your veg patch 

The garden is a great place for pets and owners alike to relax and exercise – however, research shows around 7.8 million dogs in...

How to keep your pet calm at the vet

Going to the vets is essential in keeping your pet healthy. That’s why it’s so important to schedule and attend regular appointments.  Sadly, for some...

The best gadgets to have if you leave your pet alone in your rental

Being a pet owner has numerous perks, but it also comes with a few hurdles, especially if you live in a rental. For one,...

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...
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A Paw-some new delicious and nutritious pet food only available in...

Get ready to meet Tilly & Ted, the paw-some pet food brand that's here to change the game.  In light of the recent revelation that Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest pet-owning demographic, there has been an intensified emphasis on pet food that is crafted with love and care. This...