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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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Leading cat charity appoints new director

Cats Protection has appointed a new Advocacy and Influence Director as the charity continues to grow its ambitions and increase its impact on cat welfare.

Jeff Knott is currently Director of Policy and Advocacy at RSPB and will move to his new role on 1 May.

He will lead the charity's newly formed Advocacy and Influence directorate and will be part of the Senior Leadership...

Dog saved from drowning by owner on River Hamble

A dog owner faced a desperate race against time to save his dog from drowning in a flooded tidal tunnel.

Two-year-old chocolate Labrador Henley managed to find himself trapped inside by a metal grille, and off-duty police officer Rob Paterson fought to keep the dog’s head clear of the fast-flowing water in a tiny air gap at the tunnel end.

Minutes before he managed to get...

NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY! - Experts reveal whether your pet should sleep in your bed

It's National Love Your Pet Day today, an occasion that many people across the nation can celebrate; in 2023, 53% of UK adults owned a pet, a 2% rise compared to 2020. And while it’s natural to want to share most of our lives with our furry friends, how far is too far?

According to a YouGov sleep survey, almost half of Britons admit to letting their pets sleep in the same bed as them...

CVS announces return of its popular Team Distance Challenge

CVS has announced the return of its popular Team Distance Challenge .

Here, teams of colleagues throughout CVS compete to see who can go the farthest over a four week period.

The Team Distance Challenge is open to all colleagues within CVS, at any fitness level. Teams are made up of five people, with one nominated team captain.

To take part colleagues just need to...

PDSA Weekly Q&As - 20 Feb 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, should I let my cat have a litter before spaying? Kat

Hi Kat, it's a myth that pets should have a litter before neutering, there are no proven benefits to this. Neutering has many health benefits, which include stopping the chance of developing cancer of the ovaries or womb, as well as pyometra – a potentially deadly womb infection. Neutering can also calm the urge to...

Receptionists to benefit from CVS’ new Client Care Training Hub

Receptionists and client-facing colleagues at CVS are set to benefit from a new Client Care Training Hub – which will support them in offering the best customer care to pet owners visiting their sites.

Thought to be an industry-first, the Client Care Hub aims to provide CVS' 1,100 receptionists – and other colleagues who look after clients in CVS' practices, crematoria and...

The Cleaning Products You Should Never Use Around Your Pets

Dog-owners know just how hard it can be to keep a clean home when you've got one or two mucky pups living under your roof.

Sadly, not all cleaning products are safe to use when our four-legged friends are around, as they are hypersensitive to the strong odours and fragrances, which could lead to various health issues including irritation, sickness and breathing difficulties....

Almost two-thirds of dog owners who let their pooch sleep in their bed only wash their sheets once a month, or less!

We're always looking for things to help improve our mental health, especially as the winter nights draw in and the weather takes a turn for the worse. Well, it turns out a little mental health booster has been under our noses this whole time – washing our bedsheets!

A new report by Beko asked UK respondents questions about their bedding laundry routine, as well as how it made them...

The romantic benefits of homesitting - Devon case study

In Valentine's Week, Homesitters Ltd, the UK's leading home and pet sitting company, is highlighting the romantic benefits of a homesitting lifestyle where couples in retirement can spend quality time together enjoying new experiences. A survey last year by Aviva to find the ultimate 'retirement bucket list' found that travel was top of the list; and when it came to how people planned to...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&As - February 13, 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, my friend is going travelling and I am moving into hers to look after her dog Peanut while she's gone. Any tips? Ellie

Hi Ellie, Peanut won't understand where his owner has gone, so it's important to be understanding and stick to his daily routine, this will make life happier for both of you. Firstly, before your friend leaves, visit Peanut a few times, take him out...

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