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Animal shelters in Ukraine prepare for winter

Animal shelters in Ukraine prepare for winter

Keeping pets warm was a big challenge in Ukraine last winter. Essential supplies are being sourced to keep animals safe...

Muddy Dog Challenge raises over £100,000 for Battersea

Muddy Dog Challenge raises over £100,000 for Battersea

Challengers had to wriggle through the mud on the canine crawl to get a medal. Hundreds of pet lovers got...

Police dog charity has busiest ever month

Police dog charity has busiest ever month

Fiji was one of the former police dogs helped by the charity in September. Thin Blue Paw Foundation has launched...

Flat-faced dogs more ‘childlike’ to owners, study says

Flat-faced dogs more ‘childlike’ to owners, study says

The findings may indicate that flat-faced dogs are more likely to seek out human assistance when faced with problems. Brachycephalic...

Blue Cross launches anti-greyhound racing campaign

Blue Cross launches anti-greyhound racing campaign

The advertisements have appeared on billboards, digivans and streethubs with the slogan ‘How to pick a winning greyhound’. The spoof...

Nominations open for Kennel Club Hero Dog Award 2024

Nominations open for Kennel Club Hero Dog Award 2024

Retired police dog Stella was announced as the 2023 winner at last year’s Crufts. The award celebrates unsung canine heroes....

Rescue dog trio join police force

Rescue dog trio join police force

Rocky was adopted by Nottinghamshire Police in July 2023 and has recently started catching suspects. The potential of the three...

Battersea dogs enjoy enrichment visit to beach

Battersea dogs enjoy enrichment visit to beach

The five dogs were allowed to explore the beach with their handlers, and enjoyed digging in the sand and playing...

UK’s first blood bank for cats established

UK’s first blood bank for cats established

Current statistics reveal that only one per cent of veterinary surgeons have access to cat blood donations. Blood bank founder...

Study discovers respiratory pathogen risk factors in cats

Study discovers respiratory pathogen risk factors in cats

“This study supports the on-going need to vaccinate cats against these highly transmissible agents."- Emi Barker. Statistics reveal purebred cats...