Cut the cost of pet care – it wasn’t so expensive even a few years ago, now increased commercialism is making keeping a cat or dog almost unaffordable. You can go back to basics and a trip down memory lane will keep your cat costs low: Top tip No.! – make your own cat litter […]
It was nine years ago that Rusty came in as a stray. This large greyhound was in a terrible state. Not only was he emaciated and exhausted but he had been a victim of cruelty as well. He had cigarette burns all over him and they were sore and infected. How could anyone stamp a […]
Cassie and her one kitten are doing fine. This young tortie mum has gone from ‘shock/horror’ to ‘fussy/mummy’ in a matter of days. She is so excited about this kitten and can hardly keep still when she’s showing him off. Cassie is a very agile, quick little cat, not much more than a kitten herself, […]
The number of animal experiments rose to 3.7million last year according to figures recently released by the Home Office. This is a 40% increase with more cats than ever before being forced by humans to suffer in this way. The number of pigs being experimented on also rose. According […]
Pippa has come in as a stray, she is a lovely little dog but is in very poor condition. Her coat is matted, especially on her head, her skin is dry and she is much too thin. Has she been properly exercised? There is no strong muscle […]
TICKS – These parasites attach themselves to dogs and hook into their skin. Their bloated bodies will be full of your dog’s blood. Can give a dog (and humans too) a very nasty, sometimes fatal disease. They are more often seen in summer months, if […]
When the cats come back from their hunting trips down the fields they always go to say hello to the dogs – rubbing up and down and wanting a bit of fuss. This is Myrtle with Heidi who has been taught that cats are her friends. […]
Has anyone seen a white lurcher running about? One is missing from the Chesterfield area and her owner is desperate for news. She is pure white and with a very fine short coat, she isn’t micro-chipped. A door open for just a few seconds and she disappeared. All […]
Young tabby female cat has gone missing recently from the North Wingfield area. She’s one year old and doesn’t normally stray. Owner is most anxious for her return. Please let us know if you see anything of this much loved pet. We’ll pass details straight on to her owner.
Pixie comes in every day to have his mane brushed – it’s nearly to fhe floor and we have to keep it free from tangles. Pixie does like to graze among the sticky burrs and they are a nightmare to get out. He’s so little (only 26inches) that […]