Charities

Scarsdale Vets and Derby Wildlife Trust join forces to plant over 30 trees

This week Scarsdale Vets is taking part in tree planting at one of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tree planting is just one of several green initiatives Scarsdale Vets has recently implemented to make its veterinary practices more eco-friendly and to do its bit for the wider environment. On 29…

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Webbox provides help to homeless dogs in Manchester

Pet food brand, Webbox, has partnered with local Manchester homelessness charity, Barnabus, providing a donation of Webbox Naturals dog food. The donation which included a selection of Webbox Naturals’ wet and dry food, will help the charity to feed dogs who come in with their owners. Adam Williams, office manager…

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Blue Cross cats and dogs inspire pet-themed clothing range by Oasis

Six cats and dogs cared for by national pet charity Blue Cross have helped to inspire a new clothing collection by fashion brand Oasis. Jack Russell Terrier Flora, Dachshund William, Dalmation Harvey along with cats Rupert, Prince and Victoria feature on the collection of knits and blouses along with a…

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RSPCA Shropshire chairman stole £184k from charity

A former RSPCA chairman of its Shrewsbury branch has admitted a charge of fraud by abuse of position of power after he stole £184k from the charity. Peter Ralphs, 69, admitted the charge at Shrewsbury Crown Court and will be sentenced on 11 December. The RSPCA said it was “heartbroken”…

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Pets at Home’s York stores raise £50,000 for charity

Pets at Home’s two York stores have raised £50,000 for the RSPCA through hosting volunteer collections, a £1 raffle and other fundraising events. The RSPCA will use the money raised to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need. Just last month the retailer partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society to…

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Mayhew and Pro Pooch form ‘charitable relationship’

Dog health and wellbeing brand Pro Pooch has announced it will be partnering with London-based animal rescue charity Mayhew this Christmas to help give something back and support their work both locally and internationally. On 19 November, Pro Pooch will launch an Aloe and Avocado Dry Wash; an allergen-free, waterless,…

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Burns Pet Nutrition introduces training courses for homeless dogs

Pet food manufacturer Burns Pet Nutrition has announced it is to launch a series of training courses for homeless dogs. The family-run business, which already donates its pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, is now piloting its obedience training project at Greenacres Animal Rescue Centre in…

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Forthglade to support Veterans With Dogs

Forthglade, the Devon-based natural pet food maker is teaming up with Veterans With Dogs to provide discounted dog food. Also based in Devon, the charity is dedicated to providing highly trained dogs to current and former members of the British Armed Forces, who suffer from service-related mental health conditions. Veterans…

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Laughing Dog to take part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge

British baked dog food company, Laughing Dog, will be taking part in the Peterborough Muddy Dog Challenge on Saturday 13 October, raising money for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The Muddy Dog Challenge is held every year at six different locations around the UK, with many of the public walking…

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Beco Pets clean up at Pett Level

Beco Pets, an ethical and sustainable pet product company, has taken part in The Great British Beach Clean 2018. The London-based team travelled to the Pett Level coastline between Hastings and Rye. An area where litter pickers have previously found items that have drifted from as far as the Amazon…

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