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Warning over cost of living impact on retired police dogs
The Thin Blue Paw Foundation was formed to help owners who adopt retired police dogs manage their costs. The Thin...

Blue Cross launches Big Pet Census
The Big Pet Census will help to shape the support Blue Cross offers to pets and owners. The charity is...

Vets realign dog’s tooth with innovative procedure
Minnie has no more pain thanks to the team at the Royal (Dick) School Hospital for Small Animals. Labrador Minnie...

Cats Protection encourages eco-friendly cat ownership
Cats Protection says that investing in a greener future can start at home with a few simple changes to pet...

Nine-year-old walks 96 miles for PDSA
Johnathan trained for several months to complete the trek. Johnathan Westacott took on the gruelling West Highland Way. A nine-year-old...

Defra suspends commercial pet imports from Ukraine
Defra has temporarily suspended all commercial pet imports from Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The department is prioritising refugees fleeing...

Documentary sheds light on kitten con artists
Around 340,000 of the 500,000 cats bought last year in the UK were found online on websites like Facebook, Gumtree,...

Blue Cross reminds pet owners of Easter chocolate dangers
In 2021, Blue Cross treated 40 pets who had been rushed into their animal hospitals with suspected poisoning from eating...

Petplan pledges free pet insurance for Ukrainian refugees
“We are deeply concerned and saddened by the events in Ukraine and the impact the war is having on people...

Dogs Trust extends Home from Home Scheme in Scotland
Pictured: Megan Wilkinson with Lacey. The charity is now looking for fosterers in Dundee. Dogs Trust has extended its...