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What to do with your cat when you go on holiday
As a pet owner there are always things to consider when booking a much-needed holiday and one of the main considerations to make is what to do with your pets.
Thankfully PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing is here to help. She explains: “There are so many options to consider when...
RSPCA issue neutering advice after collecting litter of six-week-old kittens
The RSPCA is urging cat owners to get their pets neutered after collecting five kittens that were abandoned in a Moses basket in Surrey.
A woman contacted the animal welfare charity on 23 April after finding a Moses basket in Ashford with five tiny kittens inside.
Animal welfare officer (AWO) Carl...
PDSA highlight importance of vaccinating pets
PDSA are highlighting to pet owners the importance of vaccinating against preventable deadly diseases.
Millions of family pets are at risk from killer diseases because they are missing out on simple vaccinations. Preventable diseases such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukemia can cause widespread deaths, say vets.
Diseases prevalent in wild...
RSPCA appeals for information after weak pony is abandoned
The RSPCA is investigating after two emaciated ponies were abandoned in Bilston – with one of the ponies so weak that she was shaking.
A member of the public contacted the charity after seeing the two ponies in a field in Highfield Road, on Thursday 19 April, where one had...
Dogs Trust Dogmobile gears up for a tail wagging visit to...
Dog lovers will be able to learn more about the work of the Dogs Trust and meet one of their canine friends via their Dogmobile later this week.
On Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th May, Dogs Trust will be raising money for homeless hounds at a doggie meet and greet...
Mayhew helps 18 stray puppies and dogs on a US marine...
Mayhew International and Dog Organisation Georgia (DOG) has helped 18 stray dogs and puppies after they were found living on and around a US marine base in Rustavi in Georgia.
One of the marines, who had been fostering for DOG, reported the litter of puppies and under Mayhew’s sponsored Trap...
The RSPCA is looking for special homes for cats in their...
The RSPCA has been working with International Cat Care to help spot the signs that a cat may not be suited to a typical home environment.
International Cat Care is a charity, which works to improve the health and welfare of cats.
The Cat Friendly Homing trial involves identifying specific behaviour...
Battersea’s longest stay shows the struggle of competing with online sales
Staff at Battersea Brands Hatch are appealing for a home for their unluckiest resident, as the charity urge people to adopt rescue animals rather than buying pets online.
Battersea has seen the number of people adopting rescue dogs decline as it struggles to compete with pets for sale online marketplaces...
Couple travel 400 miles to adopt dog from Battersea
A Scottish couple traveled over 400 miles to adopt a rescue dog from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s London centre.
Michelle and Brad George made the five-hour train journey from their homes in Inverkeithing, Scotland, to rehome a ten-month-old Battersea Mongrel, Mouse.
Mouse was taken to the centre last December as...
Pets really do make us happy, according to research
According to research released to mark National Pet Month, over 83% of people say owning a pet has improved their happiness and wellbeing.
A study of UK pet owners * commissioned by raw and natural food experts, Natures Menu revealed that nearly half of us believe that our four-legged friends...
Fish4Dogs welcomes new UK & International Sales Manager to expanding team
Premium pet food brand Fish4Dogs welcomes Samantha Randle into the company as UK and International Sales Manager.
Samantha is the fourth person to join the rapidly expanding sales team at Fish4Dogs and will be responsible for UK key accounts, European business and new business development in UK and Europe.
Having worked...
Scottish Pet Food Banks suffer from huge drop in donations
The pet food bank service which has been used as a lifeline by so many has been severely affected by the drop in donations it receives.
he Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (the Home) works with 87 pet food bank providers across East and Central Scotland, providing meals to pet...
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