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More pedigree cats in rescue centres, RSPCA says
The animal welfare charity believes that this change in figures could be a result of their popularity in social media,...
Charities criticise use of Scottish fold cat in movie
More than ten charities have signed a letter to Universal Pictures about the film. Concerns have been raised that new...
XL bully owners urged to register before next week’s ban
“Please do not risk leaving it to the last minute if you want to keep your dog, you should register...
Study raises concerns about ‘pandemic puppy’ training methods
Ninety-seven per cent of owners reported at least one behavioural problem. Owners report using punishment-based training. The majority of ‘pandemic...
Vets call for tighter control of imported dog diseases
Most infected dogs had either been imported, travelled from overseas, or bred with an imported dog. Organisations say stricter rules...
Vet groups issue Brucella canis advice for practices
advice for practices The organisations say that the serological test results should be interpreted with other evidence. Government urged to...
Government backs new pet abduction legislation
The new law means that those convicted of pet abduction could face up to five years in prison, a fine,...
Cost of dog ownership rises above inflation
Dogs Trust received over 45,000 relinquishment enquires last year. Costs rose by more than the CPI throughout 2023. The charity...
Volunteers evacuate pets from Ukraine combat zones
Olha Zaitseva alongside two fellow volunteers. Pets and people are being moved to safety. Volunteers are risking their lives to...
New biomarkers could support canine meniscal injury diagnosis
The findings could result in a simpler, less expensive and less invasive test for meniscal injury. A study has found...