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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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Internet advice leaves troubled pets out in the cold

Research reveals dog owners are putting pets’ lives in peril by turning to internet advice. Research from pet insurer MORE TH<N has revealed pet owners are taking their pet’s lives into their own hands with over a third turning to the internet to diagnose health problems. Of those pet owners, 50%...
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Appeal after kittens found dumped in bin in Gateshead

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a bin in Gateshead. Two kittens were discovered on Monday (28 January) in an industrial bin at the back of St Chad’s Community Project, Liddell Terrace in Gateshead. RSPCA Inspector, Suzanne Edgar, said: “The person who found them...
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Battersea cat spends 100 days in rescue centre

Six-year old Black cat Raven has been at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Old Windsor centre for 100 days. Raven, a domestic short hair found herself at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in October last year and her hopes to find a loving home are higher than ever. Staff at Battersea this...
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Kent man in court for docking puppy’s tail with rubber band

A Kent man has been handed a community order after illegally docking the tail of a cocker spaniel puppy. Liam Jones of Shrubcoste, Tenterdon, appeared at Maidstone Magstrates’ Court on Tuesday (29 January) where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy by attempting to dock his tail. RSPCA...
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People’s Postcode Lottery players help thousands of animals in need

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they received an incredible £800,000 last year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The generous support has had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of animals that came through the gates of Battersea’s three rescue centres during 2018. The funding...
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More than 1 in 4 dog-owning drivers don’t secure their pets...

A new survey has revealed that 32% of dog-owning drivers admit to not securing their pets safely in the car. For many people, dogs are a part of the family, but whereas most people wouldn’t dream of allowing their children to travel unrestrained, the same is not true for their...
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Blinding little chap looking for dazzling new home

Dogs Trust are appealing for a new home for a small dog who suddenly lost his sight. Dogs Trust Evesham is appealing for a special forever home for Alex, a four-year old Terrier who suddenly lost his sight overnight. Alex arrived at the centre back in October and was instantly a...
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Dog owners trek 870 miles a year – just while walking...

A new study has found that dog owners trek 870 miles a year, just by walking their pet. The study of 2,000 adults, including 1,000 dog owners, found those with a pet will walk more than 21 miles a week, covering almost 17 miles alone while taking their beloved pooch...
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Battersea took in more flat faced dogs than ever in 2018

Statistics released by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home show that in 2018 they took in more flat faced dogs than ever before. While brachycephalic dogs like French Bulldogs and Pugs are popular thanks to their big eyes and snub noses, their shortened airways means that they could suffer a multitude...
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Mega report reveals how pets are impacting our lives

Petplan have launched a Pet Census into pet ownership which reveals the ways that pets impact our lives. The mega report surveyed over 60,000 pet owners across the UK – the biggest survey of its kind to date – and found that pets are more important to us humans than...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

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...
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Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust issues firework advice for owners 

Research from Dogs Trust has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected across the country over the next few days, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has issued advice to owners to help them support their canine companions through firework...