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Campaigners want law change to make drivers stop for injured cats
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (397+ words) A CAMPAIGN group is calling on people in Worcester to support a change in the law to help cats injured on the road. Cats Matter wants a legal requirement for drivers to stop and offer assistance if they hit someone's…...
3 kittens "left for dead" in black bin bag dumped in Worcester alleyway
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (406+ words) THREE kittens were "left for dead" in a black bin bag that was found dumped down an alleyway in Worcester. The kittens, estimated to be no older than two days old, were found by a resident in the alleyway connecting…...
Three rescue dogs on the hunt for the perfect home
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) A HANDFUL of dogs in Herefordshire are looking to embark on the next chapter of their lives and be welcomed into a new, loving home. The volunteers at Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue work hard to ensure that dogs that…...
10 pups rescued by animal shelter are looking to be adopted by loving families
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (340+ words) TEN puppies who were rescued by an animal shelter when they were orphaned just hours after being born are now looking to be adopted by loving families. The month-old Vizsla puppies were rescued by Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue shelter…...
Investigation update after lurcher 'nearly starved to death"
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (339+ words) NEGLECT: The male Lurcher was found by a member of the public in Malvern Hills. (Image: Worcestershire Regulatory Services) AN investigation to find those responsible for nearly starving a lurcher to death in Malvern continues. Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) revealed…...
Charity warns even mild temperatures can be 'life threatening' for dogs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) As Spring sunshine arrives, a dog welfare charity is reminding owners that even mild temperatures can pose a risk. Dogs Trust Evesham has warned that warm days'even in spring'could lead to heatstroke in dogs and potentially turn routine activities into…...
Dog owners urged to take extra care with Easter treats
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (353+ words) Pet owners are being urged to take extra care with treats ahead of the Easter weekend. Dogs Trust has issued the reminder in light of the dangers that common Easter foods pose to pets, especially chocolate. The warning comes as…...
Pet shop holding free Easter holiday petcare workshops
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (95+ words) Free in-store workshops exploring pet behaviour will be running this Easter holiday. The 45-minute sessions at Pets at Home aim to promote responsible pet ownership. With the help of petcare advisors, children will interact with animals and learn about different…...
'I never gave up hope' - Woman reunited with missing cat after 12 years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) A CAT lover has been reunited with her missing pet after 12 years. Angela Furnival, from Kidderminster, has been reunited with her missing moggy Sam after he went missing 12 years ago. Angela initially adopted Sam and his brother Toby from a…...
End of life for pets - what happens when the day comes
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (356+ words) THERE'S an excellent chance you've lost a pet. I saw Jasper, my dog-brother, killed by a parcel truck when I was four. The driver didn't stop. More: End of life for pets - how do you know when it's time? Pet…...