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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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PAW Report reveals new pet ownership challenges emerging post-pandemic
The 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report has been released, analysing the impact of two turbulent years of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s pets.
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Posthumous honour for Australian war dog
A Military Working Dog who served with the Special Air service Regiment (SASR) in Australia has received the animal's VC for his remarkable actions while on duty in Afghanistan, in 2011.
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Cat Microchipping
A microchip is a tiny identification device that contains a unique number linking a pet to their owner.
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Winkie - Dickin Medal 1
Carrier pigeon, Winkie, received the first PDSA Dickin Medal from Maria Dickin on 2 December 1943 for the heroic role she played in saving the lives of a downed air crew.
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Skin lumps and tumours in dogs
Worried about a lump on your dog? This vet-written guide provides information about common skin lumps, their causes, diagnosis, and when to seek vet care.
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Q&A: Does my dog need to wear a coat on winter walks?
Despite their fur coats, some dogs feel the cold more than others. Most dogs are usually fine with short periods in the cold, but some definitely need a bit of extra warmth!
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Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking back
Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking neck and back
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Microchips reunite families – Roman knows!
Family and pet reunited after four years, thanks to tiny chip
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'Pet poverty' crisis as owners forced into economic hardship
PDSA predicts that there will be as many as 50,000 more pets eligible for its services over the months ahead as a direct result of the pandemic.
