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Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went outside, had...

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Nearly half of UK pet owners suffer in silence following the loss of a pet

Nearly half of UK pet owners have felt they have had to suffer in silence after losing a pet, with just 52% saying they would feel comfortable reaching out for support, a survey by national pet charity Blue Cross has found.

The survey of 2,000 owners found just 50% were open to discussing the loss of a pet with family or friends, while less than 40% felt they could open up to their...

Security Expert Issues Warning For Homeowners With ‘Beware of the Dog’ Sign

Home burglaries in the UK are on the rise, with over 525 reported every day . In response to this trend, many homeowners are resorting to old-school tactics like the "Beware of the Dog" sign. But, a new warning from a leading security expert suggests this popular approach might be counterproductive.

Crime Guard provides security solutions ranging from smart home alarm systems to K9...

Mayhew unveils new wing in honour of late dog trainer Oli Juste, with support of Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex

In an event hosted at animal welfare charity Mayhew in North West London, family and friends of the late dog behaviourist and trainer, Oli Juste, as well as celebrities and Mayhew supporters gathered to unveil the Oli Juste Wing; refurbished kennels providing warmth, safety and shelter for the dogs that come into Mayhew's care.

The wing was made possible by a generous donation from...

Could your dog be the new face of Burgess Sensitive?

Burgess Pet Care , one of the UK's leading independent pet food manufacturers, is excited to announce the launch of a UK-wide competition where dog lovers could see their very own pooch on packs of Burgess Sensitive dog food.

As well as the chance for their four-legged friend to be the new face of Burgess Sensitive, one lucky pet owner will also win a fabulous prize bundle featuring...

Tourism experts unveil the UK's best dog walking routes

Walking is a wonderful way to relax and clear your mind, and it's even better with your dog. So, with 3.4 million views on TikTok3, the 'decompression walk' trend encourages dog owners to let dogs off their lead and roam free in the countryside. But where are the UK's best spring walks to roam free with your pooch?

The canine tourism experts at Canine Cottages quizzed their resident...

Four remarkable dogs unveiled as finalists in Crufts hero awards

The Kennel Club, which runs Crufts, and Paralympian Libby Clegg, have today (20 February) revealed the four finalists shortlisted for the prestigious Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, urging the public to vote for the dog they want to see crowned as the UK's most heroic canine at Crufts 2024. They are:

A Golden Retriever who helps her 25-year-old owner and para sailor to live her

Purr-fect Homesitting adventures - lady looks after 103 cats

At 78 years old, Anthea Hewitt from Stratford-Upon-Avon has been on a remarkable journey since she retired, having completed an impressive 111 homesits, and caring for a myriad of animals, including 103 cats.

Anthea joined Homesitters Ltd with her late husband Geoff in 2013 as they both loved animals. Together, they explored the Midlands, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, London and the...

Support teams take on 125-mile coast-to-coast walking challenge for StreetVet

Regional support teams from IVC Evidensia pulled together in January 2024 to take on a 125-mile walk from Hull to Blackpool, all so they can raise money for IVC Evidensia’s charity partner, StreetVet.

The team took on the first leg of their journey by starting at Kingston Veterinary Group in Hull on 15 January and proceeded to visit as many practices as they could along the way....

Pet owners pay £81 more per month to rent than the average renter in the UK

We've explored popular online room rental websites to reveal where in the UK renters are being priced out of the rental market, and where the demand for rental properties far outstrips supply.

This is what we've discovered:

52.7% of people's budgets are too low to afford the average rent in the UK with an average rental costing of £553 per month in England.
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Best in Books: Kennel Club releases historic canine photograph collection

The Kennel Club, organiser of the world's greatest celebration of dogs, Crufts, has today, 15 February, published a special photograph book, Man's Best Friend , celebrating our four-legged friends throughout history.

To delight the canine curious, art lovers and historians alike, this carefully curated collection of 130 unique photographs and illustrations – including some never...

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