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How to cut the cost of pet ownership
7th July, 2022
With inflation at a 30-year high, ever-rising petrol and food prices and soaring energy bills, the cost of living in the UK seems to be going up every day. And that’s bad news for pets. As the RSPCA has warned the number of abandoned animals could increase as owners struggle to cope....
How to cat-proof your garden
7th July, 2022
Cat-proofing your garden is a necessary part of many owners’ household chores. Maybe you need to keep them safe and secure while exploring the outdoors? Or, perhaps you’re having problems with other neighbouring cats trespassing on to your cat’s territory?...
22 facts about heart problems in dogs
7th July, 2022
We can all get a bit sentimental when thinking about our beloved pets. And when it comes to our favourite pooches’ hearts, we tend to imagine them bursting with love, kindness, and loyalty for everyone around them....
Blind rescue dog finds new home at the age of 11
6th July, 2022
An 11-year-old blind dog has shown that it’s never too late for senior pets to find a forever home with a new owner. Tiny Tim arrived at the RSPCA’s Llys Nini Animal Centre in March after his elderly owner was no longer able to care for him....
Older cats can make the perfect companion, says charity
1st July, 2022
Mature moggies have a lot of love to give, and their companionship can help combat loneliness. Yet many “senior kitizens” in adoption centres struggle to find their forever homes. Older cats take on average three times longer to rehome than energetic young kittens, according to Cats Protection....
More pets go missing in the summer
20th June, 2022
Pet owners have been warned to be vigilant after data revealed that more pets go missing during the summer months. Five years’ worth of data from Petlog, the UK’s biggest lost and found pet database, shows a 63% increase in dogs and cats being reported as missing or stolen during June, July and August, compared to the winter months of December, January and February....
Cats know each other's names, study shows
9th June, 2022
Cats who live together end up learning each other’s names, researchers have found. The study in Japan included 48 cats that lived with at least two other feline friends....
Nine in ten owners say dogs improve mental wellbeing
9th June, 2022
New research shows the positive impact that dogs have on their owners’ wellbeing, particularly those who are struggling with loneliness and anxiety....
Almost half of owners admit to putting their pet's needs before their own
7th June, 2022
When you share your home with a dog or cat, it’s inevitable that life will revolve around the pet’s needs to some extent. After all, they depend on us for food, shelter and more....