A Cocker Spaniel from Liverpool nearly died after eating a facemask. One-year-old Ralph needed emergency surgery at vet charity PDSA… read the article
Category: Animal Welfare
Bang Out Of Order: Cats killed, dogs spooked and horse dies due to fireworks
The RSPCA is piling pressure on the Government to bring in tighter controls around fireworks after a number of shocking… read the article
Call for End to Unjust Landlord ‘No Pet’ Rules
New measures to be debated in Parliament today. Responsible pet owners should be allowed to rent a property provided they… read the article
Vets urge owners to take steps now to minimise seasonal fireworks trauma for pets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to… read the article
The Tragedy of the Impulse-bought ‘Pandemic Pups’
New statistics provide a state-of-the-nation picture of life in lockdown, as thousands sought canine companionship to get through the isolation… read the article
Rabbits Endure Lifetime of Lockdown Warning
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime… read the article
Flat-faced Dogs Most at Risk of Heat Stroke
The Chow Chow and the Golden Retriever, which were also at high risk, have thick “double coats” which limit effective… read the article
HEARTBREAKING: RSPCA Receives 40 Reports A DAY of Pet Abandonment During Lockdown
The RSPCA has received more than 1,600 reports of abandoned animals across England & Wales since lockdown began – that’s… read the article
‘A Dog is for Life, Not Just Lockdown’ – Dogs Trust Campaign Warns about Coming Surge in Pet Abandonment
Charity worries about impending puppy crisis as online searches to ‘get a puppy’ rise by 120% Dogs Trust is asking the public to weigh… read the article