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Burgess Excel backs 20 rabbit rescues for 20 years of Rabbit Awareness Week

Burgess Excel is marking 20 years of Rabbit Awareness Week by donating food to 20 rabbit rescues across the UK, as centres continue to face growing pressure.

This initiative will see Burgess Excel provide each rescue with 20kg of hay and 20kg of rabbit nuggets – 800kg of food in total – to support the day‑to‑day care of rabbits who are waiting for new homes.

Rescues including Beech...

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Leading animal charities issue stark warning about “Frankenstein cats”

Animal welfare charities Cats Protection and the RSPCA have warned that cats could soon bear little resemblance to the traditional and much-loved moggy, unless urgent action is taken on cruel cat breeding practices.

In recent years, social media and celebrity trends have driven demand for cats with extreme, unnatural traits. These include folded ears, hairlessness, shortened limbs and...

Pet Shops for Sale in the UK: Is the Industry Growing?

Pet shops for sale in the UK still attract buyers because the pet industry remains supported by steady demand for pet food, accessories, grooming, healthcare products, and specialist retail services. Growth is not automatic, but established pet shops with loyal customers, good locations, clean records, strong suppliers, and clear margins can still offer attractive business acquisition...

What to Know Before Bringing Home a New Puppy or Kitten

Bringing a new puppy or kitten into your life is an incredibly exciting prospect. The thought of tiny paws, playful antics and endless cuddles is enough to make anyone's heart melt. Before you take the plunge, however, it's vital to pause and consider advice about the reality of pet ownership. A new animal companion is a long-term commitment, and being properly prepared is the first step...

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Experts share recall training tips as countryside walks increase the risk of attacks on livestock and wildlife

Dog training experts share recall training tips as summer countryside walks increase the risk of attacks on livestock and wildlife

As UK staycations and countryside walks become increasingly popular over summer, dog owners are being urged to ensure their pets have a reliable recall before exploring rural areas where livestock and wildlife may be put at risk.

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Celebrity animal lovers team up with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to launch fashion drop calling out Brits’ obsession with ‘extreme’ physical features in pets

A star-studded line-up of pet-loving celebrities, including Vicky Pattison and Tasha Ghouri, has joined forces with Battersea to launch a fashion collection that takes aim at the concerning demand for cats and dogs with extreme physical features – warning that some of the internet’s favourite pet trends may be causing more harm than people realise.

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Charity reeling with unwanted kittens boom

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees.

There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...

RSPCA says: Responsible dog ownership is right way to tackle ‘dangerous’ dogs

The RSPCA and Dogs Trust say their new Dog Ownership Guide, focusing on the behaviours which underpin responsible dog ownership, will help tackle dog control problems and reduce dog bites.

The charities - who have jointly launched the Dog Ownership Guide - believe that if adopted and used effectively it could help improve relationships between dogs and owners and prevent situations...

The Little Habits That Help Pets Feel More Secure

Pets do not understand calendars, work deadlines, or the endless stream of notifications that compete for our attention each day.

What they do understand is routine.

A dog knows when a walk usually happens. A cat recognises feeding times. Even small animals quickly become familiar with the rhythms of a household. These patterns create a sense of stability that many pet...

Be a hero for animals! RSPCA Week returns for seven-day celebration

The public is invited to join the fun this June - as RSPCA Week returns, with the chance for every animal lover to get involved with new challenges, pet-themed bake-offs, and inspiring ways to make a paws-itive, life-changing impact for animals in need.

The charity’s biggest annual fundraising event returns next week - from Monday (15 June) to Sunday (21 June).

This year,...

Pet Loss: 12 Thoughtful Ways to Grieve and Remember Your Beloved Companion

Anyone who has loved a pet knows that losing one is not a small thing.

It does not matter whether they were with you for three years or fifteen. Whether they slept at the foot of your bed every night or lived quietly in a tank by the window. The loss of an animal companion leaves a real and lasting mark — one that colleagues, acquaintances, and even well-meaning friends can sometimes...

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