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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...

'Co-dependent' pup parents of the pandemic are twice as likely to spoil their pooch, survey says

SHOULD COVID-FUR BABIES START DOG SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER?

A poll of UK dog owners reveals ‘co-dependent’ pup-parents of the pandemic are twice as likely to spoil their pooch

With the first babies of the pandemic starting primary school this September, what happened to those lockdown ‘fur babies’ five years on?

Amusing new data lifts the lid on ‘co-dependent’...

CVS announces Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as its Charity of the Year

CVS’ colleagues have selected Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as the group’s new colleague Charity of the Year.

Chosen after colleague nominations and a nationwide colleague vote, fundraising will begin for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on 1 July.

To raise money over the next 12 months, CVS practices will host Pennies’ ‘digital charity boxes’ at its client payment points within...

Robert Jones Vets moves to new £1m practice in Blackpool

CVS’ Robert Jones Vets has invested over £1 million to relocate and upgrade its practice in Blackpool.

The surgery has moved 1.5 miles from St. Annes Road to a larger 3,200 square foot purpose-built building on Cornelian Way in the south of the town.

The new larger property will enable the practice to increase the number of clients it serves and expand the range of clinical...

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Leading UK charities renew call for “inherently dangerous” greyhound racing to come to an end in the UK

Leading animal welfare organisations have renewed their calls for greyhound racing to come to an end following the release of new data that shows 359 dogs involved in racing died or were put to sleep last year – a 47% increase on the previous year.

The Cut the Chase Coalition, which consists of Dogs Trust, Blue Cross, RSPCA, Greyhound Rescue Wales and Hope Rescue, wants to see...

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New study reveals the areas most interested in adopting a dog

A recent study conducted by QR Code Generator , has unveiled that Bracknell is the town that is most eager to adopt a dog in the UK.

The study analysed over 60 keywords around dog adoption, such as “dog adoption near me” and “how to adopt a dog”. These were then run through Google Keyword Planner on a city and town level and ranked based on the highest average monthly search over the...

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PDSA Weekly Vet Q&As

Dear PDSA Vet, what's the best way to stop my Boxer Dog, Tyson, pulling on the lead? Jess

Hi Jess, Boxers are naturally full of energy, so it can be a challenge teaching them to walk on a lead as they often race to get ahead. You'll need patience as it can take some time. Find a calm place to practice walking with Tyson and use a front attaching harness and lead, as this will give...

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Birmingham Dogs Home appoints new Head Vet

Birmingham Dogs Home has appointed Dr Naomi Bradford as its new Head Veterinary Surgeon, a move that is set to significantly enhance the quality of care at the charity’s own clinic.

Naomi, who graduated from Nottingham University Vet School, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role at the charity’s Solihull centre.

Having begun her career looking after...

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Dear PDSA Vet, I'm thinking of getting a pair of guinea pigs, what kind of diet do they need? Thank you, Rhona

Hi Rhona, The best diet for your guinea pigs' is one that mimics their natural diet as much as possible. We recommend the following, at least 85 – 90% of your guinea pigs' diet should be a mix of hay and growing grass (not grass cuttings), one teacup amount of fresh guinea...

More than 25,000 pets reported missing since 2023

More than 25,000 pets have gone missing in the UK since 2023 reports Petlog, one of the UK's largest lost and found pet databases, as it urges owners to chip pets and check details this National Microchipping Month.

Petlog found that almost 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing between January 2023 to June 2024.

However, during the same time period, a total...

A decade of dedication to Homesitting - Peter Sinclair

Peter Sinclair, a sprightly 73-year-old from Birmingham, has been homesitting for a decade through Homesitters Ltd, to embrace an active lifestyle and enjoy his golden years.

His journey into homesitting began after witnessing the joy his wife, Lorraine, found in the role. She had retired a few years before Peter, and quickly fell in love with the homesitting experience. Inspired by...