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RSPCA reveals shocking number of abandonment calls

RSPCA reveals shocking number of abandonment calls

The number of animals being abandoned is on the rise, increasing 24 per cent in 2022. Charity fears for animal...

Dog owners urged to go 'bark to school'

Dog owners urged to go ‘bark to school’

Dogs Trust’s Dog School classes are available all year round at locations nationwide. Rehoming centres brace themselves for influx of...

Stark rise in cats seeking forever homes

Stark rise in cats seeking forever homes

Cats Protection has noted a decline in people wishing to adopt cats, with every cat spending four days longer in...

Free cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees

Free cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees

We hope the leaflets will be a valuable resource for those settling in the UK" – Alison Richards, Cats Protection....

Elderly blind dog finds forever home

Elderly blind dog finds forever home

Tiny Tim has even been learning new tricks using a clicker. Tiny Tim proves that older dogs with disabilities can...

US officials investigating mystery dog illness in Michigan

US officials investigating mystery dog illness in Michigan

Dog owners in the state of Michigan are being urged to take steps to protect their animals. The parvovirus-like disease...

RNLI rescues spaniel after 100ft fall

RNLI rescues spaniel after 100ft fall

Crew member Jack Hawkett gently coaxed Yogi out from the cliffs. Yogi fell off a cliff and suffered serious injuries....

Dogs shed tears of joy when reunited with owners, research finds

Dogs shed tears of joy when reunited with owners, research finds

Dogs’ tears might play a pivotal role in eliciting nurturing behaviour from their owners. The study is the first to...

Kennel Club research finds rise in rogue puppy breeders

Kennel Club research finds rise in rogue puppy breeders

The research found that 72 per cent of puppy owners weren’t asked about their suitability for ownership, indicating a rising...

Calls for compulsory testing after dog-to-human Brucella canis case confirmed

Calls for compulsory testing after dog-to-human <i>B canis</i> case confirmed

case confirmed "The zoonotic risk is low but as this case demonstrates, very real" – Ian Wright, ESCCAP. Imported pets...