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27th August 2008

Pet Pawtraits Launched

Twelve ‘pawtraits’ capturing the special relationship between some of the UK’s top celebrities and their adored pets have been revealed in the 2009 PDSA Pet Pawtraits Calendar.

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25th August 2008

Discover Dogs Tickets On Sale

Discover Dogs will be held this year on 8th and 9th November at Earls Court 2, London. Show opening times are 10.00 - 17.00 each day.

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21st August 2008

Sign Up To International Animal Rights

The Universal Declaration is an agreement among people and nations to recognise that animals are sentient beings and can suffer, to respect their welfare needs, and to end animal cruelty - for good.

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19th August 2008

Bag A Bargain Beach Book

Instead of stocking up with books at expensive airport shops before you go on holiday, why not visit one of leading veterinary charity, PDSA's 181 charity shops located across the UK? You'll be sure to find a great summer read at bargain basement prices, as well as helping to raise vital funds for pets in need of vets.

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15th August 2008

No Excuse For Pet Neglect

In light of new statistics on animal neglect and cruelty, the UK's leading veterinary charity, PDSA, has urged more low-income pet owners to make use of its PetAid services.

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13th August 2008

Student Volunteers Needed

Whether you’re studying for A Levels, a degree or even a PhD, take a break from the books and do something completely different this summer by giving something back and volunteering.

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7th August 2008

Tragic Animal Victims Of Throw-Away Society

The decaying body of a starved dog found chained by a radiator, a cat kicked to death for having muddy paws, 316 rats crammed into seven cages and a dog with a deep neck wound from a collar more than four inches smaller than its neck. This is just a tiny sample of the horrors confronted by RSPCA inspectors in 2007.

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11th August 2008

Search For Young Photographer

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, has launched its UK-wide search for talented young 'paw-parazzis' and is encouraging photo enthusiasts to enter its Young PDSA Photographer Awards.

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1st August 2008

Happy Holidays For Your Pet

Leading ferry company Stena Line is encouraging its customers to spare their pets the psychological distress of being left behind when the family goes on holiday. Working with animal psychologist Dr Roger Mugford, the ferry company has found that animals can suffer separation anxiety if left in boarding kennels when their owners go on holiday.

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5th August 2008

New Help For Travel Sick Dogs

An effective travel sickness pill developed specifically to prevent travel sickness in dogs is now available to owners from their vet. The newly available tablet means that thousands of families will be able to take their pet on journeys in the car, or even on a boat, without the worry and mess of travel sickness.

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30th July 2008

Beware The BBQ

As the UK barbeque season hots up, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is urging pet owners to 'paws for thought' in order to prevent summer mealtimes turning into an alfresco nightmare for household animals.

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2nd July 2008

Wildlife Focus

Now we're spending more time outdoors, you may be noticing more of the wildlife in your garden. Read on for your chance to win a ladybird tower and for tips on attracting and dealing with wildlife in the garden.

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4th June 2008

The Art of Racing in the Rain

We're delighted to be able to bring you an extract from a book that's received rave reviews in the US and is just published in the UK. It's written from the point of view of a dog - Enzo - who's educated himself by watching TV until he's almost human.

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