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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

CATS GIVEN VEGAN DIETS ‘HAVE BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES’, STUDY CLAIMS
Cats may be carnivores, but new research suggests our feline friends could potentially benefit from eating a vegan diet. >>

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PETERBOROUGH POLICE DOGS ISAAC AND GRYPHON RECEIVE 4TH AND 5TH PLACE FINISHES AT CANADIAN POLICE DOG CHAMPIONSHIP
The Peterborough Police Service K9 Unit has returned from the 2023 Canadian police dog championship trials in Barrie with fourth and fifth place finishes. >>

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

FARM CATS TO BE EXEMPT FROM MICROCHIPPING LAW
Cat owners have just nine months to get their pets microchipped, or face hefty fines if they do not comply —however a feline charity has confirmed that farm cats will be the only exemption to the rules. >>

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

BAN ON WALKING MORE THAN SIX DOGS TO GO AHEAD
A ban on walking more than six dogs at once will come into force. >>

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

NORTH COAST DOGS URGED TO DRESS UP AS CORONATION STREET STAR FOR CHARITY
They’re calling it the rovers’ return as scores of dogs prepare to make a comeback on a charity walk on the north coast after two previous events fell foul of the Covid-19 pandemic and another was cancelled after the Queen’s death. >>

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

CHARITY WARNS OF SURGE IN ABANDONED CATS IN LONDON
A charity has seen a surge in abandoned cats amid the cost of living crisis. >>

AUGUST 25, 2023

FAMOUS DULUX DOG GIVES BIRTH TO SEVEN PUPPIES WHO COULD BE THE FUTURE FACES OF THE BRAND
The Old English Sheepdog who is the face of Dulux has just given birth to seven gorgeous puppies in Lincolnshire. >>

AUGUST 23, 2023

WARNING TO CAT OWNERS THEY FACE £500 FINE IF THEY DON’T FOLLOW NEW LAW
Thankfully the new rule doesn’t come into force until midway through 2024 so feline owners have enough time to get organised. >>

AUGUST 18, 2023

FIVE DOG-FRIENDLY UK DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND
Your dog is as much a part of the family as you are, so it makes sense that when you go on holiday your furry friend should be able to come with you. >>

AUGUST 18, 2023

DIDCOT SHOPS CAT BECOMES A SOCIAL MEDIA STAR
A tabby cat has become a social media star after being pictured in shop checkouts in a town centre. >>

AUGUST 12, 2023

RSPCA CALLS FOR BAN ON FOUR DOG BREEDS TO BE LIFTED IN ‘URGENT’ UK LAW CHANGE
The RSPCA and other leading animal organisations have renewed calls to lift the ban on so-called “dangerous” dog breeds on the anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act. >>

AUGUST 11, 2023

PDSA BUSTS CAT MYTHS BEFORE INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY
From drinking milk to nine lives, a leading vet charity is debunking these unhelpful cat myths. >>

AUGUST 5, 2023

BRITAIN’S MOST POPULAR DOG BREEDS FOR EVERY PART OF UK REVEALED
Man’s best friend… is all down to puppy postcode. >>

AUGUST 3, 2023

IS IT OK TO FEED YOUR CAT BANANAS? WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE FEEDING YOUR CAT THE FRUIT
Has your cat ever meowed their way into sneaking a treat? Whether they’re after typical snacks or a tasty surprise, your cat may even go after your human food. >>

JULY 29, 2023

DERBY TWIN SISTERS SWAP TEACHING FOR LOOKING AFTER CATS
Twin sisters Clare Smith and Joanne Campbell have rung the bell on their teaching careers to launch a cat care business together. >>

JULY 26, 2023

MIXED-BREEDS, LABRADORS AND JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS ARE THE MOST COMMON UK DOG BREEDS, ANALYSIS FINDS
An analysis of more than 2 million pet dogs living in the UK in 2019 has identified the most common overall breeds. >>

JULY 23, 2023

WHY ARE THERE MORE DOG ATTACKS IN SUMMER?
The number of dog attacks tends to rise in hot weather – but why? >>

JULY 22, 2023

NEW LAW ALL CAT OWNERS NEED TO KNOW OR RISK A £500 FINE
Anybody who owns a cat has been given a 12-month warning to get their pet microchipped or potentially face a huge fine. >>

JULY 17, 2023

JACK RUSSELL RESCUED AFTER PLUNGING FROM ONE OF UK’s HIGHEST WATERFALLS’
A Jack Russell has been rescued after plunging 60m (196ft) down a waterfall. >>

JULY 15, 2023

DEADLY CAT VIRUS IN CYPRUS COULD BE ‘POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC FOR UK’
A deadly outbreak of feline coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands of cats in Cyprus could be “catastrophic” if it were to reach the UK, an expert has told Sky News. >>

JULY 08, 2023

FIRST DOG ALLOWED INTO UK HOSPITAL TO ASSIST WITH LABOUR
Dogs are not allowed in hospitals for various reasons. But what about emotional support dogs? >>

JULY 08, 2023

EXETER RECYCLING STAFF PAY STRAY CAT’S VET BILL AFTER GULL ATTACK
Recycling centre employees who saved a stray cat from a gull attack raised £100 for her treatment. >>

JULY 04, 2023

‘SHE OPENED UP THE WORLD TO ME’ ASSISTANCE DOG WHO HELPED AUTISTIC OWNER THROUGH LABOUR IS NAMED UK’S PET OF THE YEAR
A two-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been named the UK’s Pet of the Year after she helped her autistic owner through labour. >>

JULY 02, 2023

CAT OWNERS CALLED ON FOR UK’S FIRST FELINE BLOOD BANK
Pingo does not look like a conventional superhero. There is no spandex costume, a dearth of magical powers and – as far as is known – no secret identity. >>

JUNE 25, 2023

DOGS MORE LIKELY TO ‘ATTACK AND BITE’ IN WARMER SUMMER MONTHS
Dogs are more likely to attack and bite people in the summer months, a vet has warned. >>

JUNE 22, 2023

WORKING FROM HOME WITH A CAT COMPANION COULD BOOST YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
It’s official. New research has confirmed what many of us already know – cats play a key role in our work from home days. >>

JUNE 15, 2023

TRUSTED FIVE-SECOND TEST CHECKS IF IT’S TOO HOT TO WALK YOUR DOG OUTSIDE IN UK HEATWAVE
With the UK set to be hotter than Benidorm today, Brits are preparing to bask in the glorious sunshine and enjoy another day of the sweltering heatwave. >>

JUNE 13, 2023

CAT OWNERS URGENT HEATWAVE WARNING BY PETS AT HOME VETS
Pet owners have been issued an urgent warning as temperatures soar across the UK. >>

JUNE 10, 2023

DOG OWNERS WARNED NEVER TO LEAVE PETS IN CARS AS 21C OUTSIDE CAN BECOME 45C INSIDE
Motorists have been warned never to leave pets in vehicles over the summer as a heatwave sweeps across parts the UK. >>

JUNE 10, 2023

RSPCA WARNS ENGLISH CAT OWNERS OVER INCOMING MICROCHIPPING LAW
The RSPCA has issued an ‘urgent’ reminder to English cat owners about an incoming microchipping law which could land them a hefty fine if not followed. >>

JUNE 4, 2023

THE NORTH EAST BEACHES WITH DOG BANS IN PLACE BETWEEN MAY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30
These are the North East beaches where dogs are banned between May 1 and September 30 each year. >>

JUNE 3, 2023

WHY DO CATS KNEAD?
If you have a cat, you’ve probably seen it push in and out with its front paws, alternating between left and right. >>

MAY 20, 2023

HEXHAM HOSPITAL CAT YANG AWARDED FREEDOM TO ROAM
A cat who had humble beginnings providing comfort to hospital staff and patients has been awarded by his hometown. >>

MAY 19, 2023

THE MOST AGGRESSIVE BREEDS REVEALED AS VETS WARN GOLDEN COCKER SPANIELS HAVE A NASTY TEMPER – SO IS YOUR POOCH ON THE LIST?
Scientists have studied aggression in some of the UK’s favourite dog breeds. >>

MAY 12, 2023

VET’S URGENT WARNING AGAINST DOG BEDTIME MISTAKE THAT COULD PROVE DANGEROUS
A vet has issued an urgent warning to pet owners about a common bedtime mistake they often make with their dogs – as it could actually prove dangerous for your pooch. >>

MAY 9, 2023

THE ADORABLE NATIVE CAT BREEDS OF GREECE AND CYPRUS
Anyone who has visited Greece or Cyprus knows that both beautiful countries are home to many, many cats. >>

MAY 4, 2023

EXPERTS ISSUES URGENT WARNING TO DOG AND CAT OWNERS OVER ‘HARMFUL’ TAP WATER THAT COULD BE ‘SLOWLY POISONING’ YOUR PETS
An expert has issued an urgent warning to dog and cat owners over ‘harmful’ tap water. >>

MAY 4, 2023

DOG BEACH BANS COMES INTO FORCE ACROSS THE UK
As the UK weather warms, many of us may head to the coast with our pets coming along for the trip. >>

APRIL 29, 2023

WARRINGTON CAT CENTRE TO OPEN UP FOR PUBLIC VOLUNTEERS
CATS Protection’s centre in Warrington will open its doors for public volunteers as part of celebrations for the King’s coronation. >>

APRIL 29, 2023

ENGLAND TO BAN ‘CRUEL’ DOG TRAINING DEVICE AFTER 10-YEAR CAMPAIGN
England has banned the use of remote electric shock collars on dogs after a ten-year campaign. The new law will come into force 1 February 2024. >>

APRIL 24, 2023

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR CAT BREED? THE 10 MOST LOVED CAT BREEDS IN THE UK 2023 – INCLUDING THE SIBERIAN
These are the top 10 most loved and popular breeds of adorable cat and kittens in the UK this year. >>

APRIL 23, 2023

REWARDS-LED TRAINING REGIME BEHIND LONG WAITS FOR UK GUIDE DOGS, SAYS CAMPAIGNER
Blind people are waiting more than a year for guide dogs due to misjudged animal-welfare rules, according to a former Guide Dogs UK employee. >>

APRIL 14, 2023

PUPPIES FROM ‘WORLD’S RAREST DOG BREED’ BORN IN UK FOR FIRST TIME
A litter of rare puppies has been welcomed by a family in Dorchester — the first of their breed to be born in the UK. >>

APRIL 11, 2023

CAT WHO COMFORTED A&E PATIENTS COULD GET STATUE
A cat who used to sneak into a hospital’s emergency department to visit patients could get a statue in his memory. >>

APRIL 6, 2023

SCHNAUZER FACTS: HERE ARE 10 FUN DOG FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ADORABLE MINIATURE SCHNAUZER BREED OF DOG
They’re one of the UK’s best loved breeds of dog, but how much do you know about the loving and playful Miniature Schnauzer pup? >>

APRIL 5, 2023

APRIL WARNING AS DOG OWNERS URGED TO KEEP PETS SAFE OVER EASTER
Easter can be a cracking time for families and friends to get together. >>

MARCH 31, 2023

THE IMPORTANT REASON WHY YOU SHOULD LET YOUR DOG SNIFF ON WALKS
Dogs navigate the world with their sense of smell, but do you notice your pet stopping to follow every scent outside? >>

MARCH 28, 2023

SEVEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE BRITISH SHORTHAIR CAT
You won’t struggle to find a British Shorthair cat in the UK as they are one of, if not the most, popular pedigree cats there. >>

MARCH 26, 2023

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST: CHANGES TO DOG POLICY FOR NATURE RESERVES
The UK is without doubt a nation of both dog lovers and nature lovers, but these two passions are not always completely in sync, writes Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. >>

MARCH 24, 2023

WHY DO CATS KNEAD? WHERE THE BEHAVIOUR COMES FROM AND WHEN KNEADING CAN BE UNHEALTHY FOR YOUR PET
If you have a cat, you will have watched it “kneading” blankets, pillows, and the odd unwilling lap at some point. >>

MARCH 19, 2023

GUIDE DOG MUMS ARE LOOKING FOR HOMES THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Guide Dogs in Leamington is appealing for homes for its four-legged mums this Mother’s Day. >>

MARCH 16, 2023

MANDATORY CAT MICROCHIPPING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN THE UK
All pet cats in England must be microchipped by June 10, 2024. >>

MARCH 10, 2023

UKRAINIAN RESCUE CAT BECOMES REGULAR AT LOCAL BRITISH PUB AND ‘NEVER WANTS TO LEAVE’
Life was looking bleak for Rocket the cat after his owners were forced to abandon him as they fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine. >>

MARCH 8, 2023

DOG ATTACKS: 34% INCREASE RECORDED BY POLICE IN ENGLAND AND WALES
The number of dog attacks recorded by police in England and Wales has risen by more than a third in the past five years, a BBC investigation has found. >>

MARCH 5, 2023

WARNING TO DOG OWNERS AS UK TEMPERATURES SET TO PLUMMET
As the UK is warned of plummeting temperatures as low as -10C in some places, dog owners are being urged to take precautions to protect their pets. >>

MARCH 5, 2023

CAT DISEASE THAT CAUSES SKIN-BLISTERS IN HUMANS DISCOVERED IN BRITAIN FOR FIRST TIME
A rare infectious disease found in cats that causes nasty skin blisters in humans has been detected in the UK for the first time. >>

MARCH 5, 2023

COVID: DOG BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS LINKED TO LOCKDOWNS
The knock-on effects of Covid lockdowns are being seen in the behaviour of some dogs, experts have said. >>

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

LASSIE COULD BE GONE FUR GOOD AS BELOVED COLLIE DOG BREED DYING OUT IN UK
Movie legend Lassie could vanish from Britain as the number of rough collie dogs plunges to an all-time low. >>

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CAT OWNER FUMES AS FRIEND FEEDS HIS PET CHOCOLATE – BUT WON’T ACCEPT THE BLAME
Most cat owners will know that there are certain things you should never give them because it can be dangerous. >>

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

THE 11 DOG BREEDS MOST LIKELY TO BE STOLEN IN THE UK, AND HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PET
For most dog owners, pets are part of the family and the idea of having your beloved four-legged friend stolen hardly bears thinking about. >>

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

‘HE REALLY IS A GODSEND’: WORLD’S TALLEST CAT WORKS AS A CUDDLY THERAPY ANIMAL
William Powers’ cat, Fenrir Antares Powers, is a record-breaker with a very important job. >>

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

SHEEP FARMERS BLIGHTED BY DOG ATTACKS URGED TO SPEAK UP
Westcountry sheep farmers whose flocks have been subject to devastating dog attacks are being urged to share their experiences by taking part in a new survey. >>

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

DOGS AND CATS CAN BE EXPENSIVE – FIVE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON PET CARE AS THE COST OF LIVING RISES
For anyone with a pet, you’ll know how much happiness they can bring to your life. >>

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DOG WALKING SUPPORT
The Cinnamon Trust, the national charity for the elderly and terminally ill and their pets, are looking for volunteers to help a Tintagel resident. >>

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

DORSET CAT-LOVERS NEEDED
Cats Protection is calling for more volunteers with cat welfare experience to help them look after an increasing number of sick moggies. >>

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

‘BOBI IS SPECIAL’: PORTUGUESE POOCH BREAKS RECORD FOR OLDEST LIVING DOG EVER
A Portuguese dog named Bobi has been named the world’s oldest living dog by Guinness World Records, which claims the pooch is also the oldest canine ever recorded. >>

JANUARY 9, 2023

WHO’S A CLEVER BOY! BELGIAN MALINOIS IS NAMED THE WORLD’S MOST INTELLIGENT DOG… SO DOES YOURS MAKE THE LIST?
The Belgian malinois has been found to be the most intelligent dog in a study of 13 different breeds. >>

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