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New report reveals London’s ‘cat crisis’

Recently released figures from the Cat Population Control Group, suggest that London is undergoing a crisis. In 2015, one London borough reported more cat incidents than in the whole of Leeds. Cat Population Control Group comprises RSPCA, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, iCatCare, PDSA, The Mayhew Animal…

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Fashion show aims to raise awareness for charity

A sustainable fashion show is hoping to raise awareness for pet charity, Blue Cross. A team of Regent’s University London students and staff are organising a fashion show and catwalk. Titled ‘A Sustainable Future,’ the show will take place on Thursday 15 December at the University’s Marylebone Theatre, and will…

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Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.   The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…

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PIF Forum & Awards tickets go on sale

Tickets are on sale now for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation’s Forum & Awards. The event takes place on November 1 2016 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised.  Delagates will enjoy a day of networking and talks. Topics include: Safeguarding the future of the…

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Fireworks spark parliamentary debate

A petition for fireworks to be banned for all but four days of the year, to reduce stress and fear in animals and pets, will be debated by MPs. The petition, backed by 100,000 people calls for restrictions to be in place for all nights other than Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve,…

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Panorama investigates ‘heartbreaking’ puppy farms

BBC programme Panorama has caused uproar on social media as upset viewers took to websites to express their upset at the puppy farms shown. According to the programme a third of all dogs bought today come from puppy farms – licensed and unlicensed. Puppies and mothers were shown to be sold via…

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Rabbit Welfare Week promotes #BuddiesForBunnies

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place on June 18-26, to promote rabbit care, help bunnies find buddies and tap into the 0.8 million pet rabbit owners across the UK. The #BuddiesForBunnies campaign will take centre stage this year. The 57 per cent of rabbit owners who own single rabbits (PDSA PAW…

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Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Award winners announced

  The winners of the Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Animal Charity Awards were announced this week in a glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole. Petplan’s head of marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy, comments: “We’re delighted to announce the deserving winners of the Animal Charity Awards 2016. All…

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Winners named for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2016

On April 6 2016, the annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards paid tribute to people who improve the lives of animals. A celebration at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, announced the winning candidates across the seven award categories. Judges included Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc and James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, who selected winners from an exciting selection…

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Slug and snail warning issued by vets as numbers increase

  Owners are being warned by experts to expect a record number of snails and slugs this spring, following a “perfect storm” of weather conditions. Slugs and snails can carry the ‘hidden killer’ lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) parasite which can cause serious health problems in dogs and be fatal if not diagnosed and…

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