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Radcliffe animal charity warns of ‘hidden crisis’ as abandoned kittens flood centre
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (318+ words) A surge in abandoned kittens is putting growing pressure on an animal charity. Blue Cross in Radcliffe has reported an 'unprecedented' rise in unwanted litters, with 42 kittens taken in during the first half of this year alone, matching the total…...
Animal shelter closes temporarily following suspected ringworm outbreak
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (467+ words) An animal shelter has been forced to temporarily close its doors following a suspected outbreak of ringworm, affecting a member of staff and several dogs in its care. Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter announced the closure this week, describing the decision…...
Appeal to find missing family cat who is 'far too friendly"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) A family is appealing for help after their young cat vanished from home and has not been seen for over a week. The one-year-old black and white cat, called Chompie, disappeared from the Park Road and Dobson Road area in…...
Tickets of sale for family quiz night to support abandoned cats
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (206+ words) Tickets for a family charity quiz night supporting rescue cats in Bolton are now being sold in advance after organisers received strong interest in the event. Avid's Angels Cat Rescue announced the move ahead of its fundraiser at Astley Bridge…...
Bolton cat rescue's 'tireless' work receives the recognition it deserves
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) A hard-working cat rescue says it is “beyond grateful” after winning two awards recognising its work helping cats across the North West. Avid’s Angels Cat Rescue, based in Tonge Moor, was named Best Cat Rescue Charity 2026 - Greater Manchester, and also…...
‘Very real dangers’— Bolton vets see rise in pets poisoned by everyday garden plants
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) Bolton 's vets have issued an urgent warning to pet owners about the very real dangers plants and seeds pose to cats and dogs. Vets are said to be already seeing a rise in avoidable cases linked to toxic plants…...
Five pets searching for their forever homes in Bolton
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (311+ words) Five animals are currently looking for loving homes at the Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton, which has been rescuing and rehoming pets for more than 100 years. Based on Northolt Drive, the charity cares for hundreds of dogs and cats each…...
Mum's plea to find lost cat after fears pets are being stolen in the area
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (460+ words) A mum has launched a desperate appeal to find her missing cat, following recent disappearances of pets in the area. Sarah Chapman, 31, from Tonge Moor, is asking residents to help find her missing cat Charlie. The three-year-old rescue cat has…...
Bolton pet owners in court after cat left crying in pain after falling out of window
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (724+ words) A Bolton couple have been disqualified from keeping cats for five years after failing to seek veterinary care for their pet cat, Buttons, who fell from a window and fractured his pelvis. Blane Hill, 23, and Mia Shepherdson, 21, initially denied owning…...
Seven dogs looking for their forever homes for the New Year
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (623+ words) As New Year approaches, seven joyful dogs are searching for forever homes. The Destitute Animals Shelter is a rescue charity dedicated to caring for lost and abandoned dogs and cats in Bolton. With the festive season upon us, these delightful…...