Staffordshire

Man admits leaving dogs to die in hot car

A man has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to three dogs. They all died having been left in a car on a day in June 2016. The RSPCA has warned the public of the dangers of leaving pets in vehicles on hot days Jonathan Theobald of Peterborough appeared at…

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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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New packaging for Pero Super Premium dog food packs

Pero has launched fresh new packaging for its premium dog food packs. Each one is black and grey, with silhouettes of running dogs. Every product in the range has its own feature colour, to help identify the type of food it contains. Over the past 30 years experience, the company’s…

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Doctors and vets save dogs’ lives with pioneering technique

A cutting edge technique has been used to save the lives of dogs with dodgy tickers. Veterinary cardiologists at Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) have teamed up with human doctors from St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London. Their pioneering procedure is used regularly in human medicine but is rarely available for pets. Dogs with fast,…

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Over 5,000 dogs reported stolen since 2013

More than 5,000 dogs have been reported stolen to police forces in England and Wales since the start of 2013, a BBC investigation has found. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show a 22.6 percent rise in reports in two years, reports the BBC. Calls for a specific…

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10 dog breeds ‘too dangerous’ to be a family pet, claims politician

A politician has caused uproar within the pet community in response to him admitting he is responsible for ‘dangerous dogs’ signs that warn of ten breeds ‘too dangerous’ for families. Alan Tobin, current member of Meath County Council, Ireland, claimed on his facebook page “As a dog owner I’m absolutely delighted…

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Shot Staffordshire cat left with punctured organs

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information following the shooting of one-year-old cat, Mukka, in Staffordshire. On April 12, Mukka dragged himself to his home in Newcastle Under Lyme and collapsed in front of his owner, Jamie Whittingham The ginger and white cat was rushed to the vets where it was confirmed that…

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PDSA saves dog following near-death experience

Staffordshire bull terrier, Shadow, came close to death after a collision with a cyclist left him with internal injuries. After collapsing at home, his owners rushed him to PDSA’s Gillingham Pet Hospital for an emergency operation. Almost a pint of blood had to be drained from Shadow’s abdomen after veterinary professionals…

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Dog wins the Blue Cross Medal for heroism

  An inspirational dog who helps terminally ill children and their families through their last moments together has been awarded the Blue Cross Medal for her heroism. Bonnie, a Staffordshire bull terrier-whippet cross had a tough start to life but has worked tirelessly to help hundreds of vulnerable people in…

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Dog shot in the head named PDSA Pet Survivor 2015

A miracle Staffordshire bull terrier who survived a shot to the head with a crossbow has been celebrated as PDSA Pet Survivor 2015. Three-year-old Ziggy won the coveted title after vet charity PDSA launched a search for the UK’s most incredible stories of pet survival. Late last year Ziggy was found…

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