Pets

185 hens are to be sent to slaughter if they are not rehomed.

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Urgent appeal to save 185 hens from death in South Marston

Cruel owners are abandoning pets

Cruel owners are abandoning pets

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Shocking figures show number of pets abandoned in Wiltshire

Mandi's stitched wound after leg surgery

Mandi's stitched wound after leg surgery

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Update on kitten found close to death in road after leg amputation

Staff at Swindon animal hospital with the new scanner

Staff at Swindon animal hospital with the new scanner

Eastcott animal hospital names new MRI scanner after Hollywood legend

Adver readers discussed whether Greggs was right to tell a woman to leave because she had brought her dog into the store.

Adver readers discussed whether Greggs was right to tell a woman to leave because she had brought her dog into the store.

Greggs' dog ban sparks debate about pets in food shops

The dogs captured on CCTV running by people's homes in Bourton-on-the-Water - photo by Steve Silverman

The dogs captured on CCTV running by people's homes in Bourton-on-the-Water - photo by Steve Silverman

'Out of control' hounds run amok at Cotswold tourist hotspot

Dress your pets up this Halloween can result in “conflict, fear or injury”, the PDSA warned

Dress your pets up this Halloween can result in “conflict, fear or injury”, the PDSA warned

PDAS issues Halloween alert to dog owners warning of 'conflict, fear or injury'

A number of mushrooms that grow in the UK are toxic to dogs

A number of mushrooms that grow in the UK are toxic to dogs

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UK dog owners issued mushroom warning as autumn arrives

David Vickery and his wife Gill with some of their parrots

David Vickery and his wife Gill with some of their parrots

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Meet the Wiltshire couple who take their parrots out and about

Rocky in better condition

Rocky in better condition

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Dog found in squalor has life transformed

Therapy dog Jette has retired from her role at Great Western Hospital and volunteers have thanked her for her service

Therapy dog Jette has retired from her role at Great Western Hospital and volunteers have thanked her for her service

Great Western Hospital

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Beloved therapy dog Jette retires from Great Western Hospital

Pet owners have been warned of the deadly parvovirus doing the rounds in the Norwich area

Pet owners have been warned of the deadly parvovirus doing the rounds in the Norwich area

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Grieving dog lover's stark warning after puppy dies from contagious virus

Conkers have the potential to kill dogs if they are eaten

Conkers have the potential to kill dogs if they are eaten

Dog owners warned about dangers of conkers ahead of autumn

Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets legs, tummy and paws as a precaution

Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets legs, tummy and paws as a precaution

Warning issued to dog owners over potentially deadly disease and how to spot it

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

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The important reason you need to bang your car bonnet 3 times this winter

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners

Dot and Other, the Fennec Fox kits, were born at Longleat in April

Dot and Other, the Fennec Fox kits, were born at Longleat in April

Animal Conservation

Safari park reunites adorable fox twins with parents

The new law was published on Wednesday, September 11

The new law was published on Wednesday, September 11

National government

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RSPCA welcomes new law that could keep pets with their owners

A group of animal lovers led by Sammy Cullis (pictured) have opened their first pet-friendly charity shop in Swindon

A group of animal lovers led by Sammy Cullis (pictured) have opened their first pet-friendly charity shop in Swindon

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Animal lovers open charity shop offering 'bargain' pet accessories

The kitten was found trapped inside a disused lamppost

The kitten was found trapped inside a disused lamppost

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Kittens seek new homes as one rescued from lamppost

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

Animal behaviourist shares top 5 tips for leaving your dog to go on holiday

The veterinary expert has teamed with TrustedHousesitters to give you a handy four-step guide to do just that.

The veterinary expert has teamed with TrustedHousesitters to give you a handy four-step guide to do just that.

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I'm a vet: This 'simple' but 'overlooked' at-home routine could save you £700

Dolly was rescues by the RSPCA

Dolly was rescues by the RSPCA

Nearly 500 dog cruelty reports made to RSPCA in Wiltshire in 2023

PDSA has warned all pet owners to be vigilant during the upcoming hot weather to help their pets avoid getting heatstroke

PDSA has warned all pet owners to be vigilant during the upcoming hot weather to help their pets avoid getting heatstroke

PDSA issues urgent warning to pet owners ahead of Turkish 'heat bomb'

This German Shepherd was picked up on the A429 in Wiltshire

This German Shepherd was picked up on the A429 in Wiltshire

German Shepherd found on A-road hitches a ride with police

Jester has recovered from feline infectious peritonitis

Jester has recovered from feline infectious peritonitis

Kitten overcomes serious virus with support of Swindon vets

Norman the corn snake is missing and his owner Charlie Orchard is desperate to get him back

Norman the corn snake is missing and his owner Charlie Orchard is desperate to get him back

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Owner of missing 5ft snake Norman says he 'could be anywhere'

A woman from Swindon has started a fundraiser as a 'last resort' after being faced with costly vet bills

A woman from Swindon has started a fundraiser as a 'last resort' after being faced with costly vet bills

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'Desperate' dog-owner pleas for help after £14k vets bill

Marley, the two-year old mini daschund had life-saving surgery

Marley, the two-year old mini daschund had life-saving surgery

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Dog receives life-saving surgery after being hit by car

Owner waits to learn fate of XL Bully dogs after guilty plea

Pets can get sunburnt too - here's how you can prevent it

Pets can get sunburnt too - here's how you can prevent it

Did you know your pet can get sunburnt? Here's how to prevent and treat it

Marley, a two-year-old mini daschund, needs surgery in three places

Marley, a two-year-old mini daschund, needs surgery in three places

Fundraiser launched for mini Dachshund run over in Swindon retail park

Sean with his two whippets before Willow's death

Sean with his two whippets before Willow's death

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Dog owner continues fight against disease that killed his precious pet

A family from Swindon has set up a fundraiser so their dog Bebe can have vital surgery

A family from Swindon has set up a fundraiser so their dog Bebe can have vital surgery

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Family faces £7,000 vets bill for beloved spaniel's lifesaving surgery

A PDSA vet nurse has revealed dogs can be given ice cubes in the summer to help them cool down

A PDSA vet nurse has revealed dogs can be given ice cubes in the summer to help them cool down

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Vet nurse gives advice on giving ice cubes to your dog when hot

Drove Vets won the BestUKVets Awards for the best practice in the county (Pictured winning the same award in 2023)

Drove Vets won the BestUKVets Awards for the best practice in the county (Pictured winning the same award in 2023)

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Swindon vet hospital is rated the best in Wiltshire

The new calf at Roves Farm delivered via c-section

The new calf at Roves Farm delivered via c-section

Cultural attractions

Farm welcomes new 'chunk' calf after caesarean section

Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home

Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home

Outcry after cats need to be rescued from living in squalor

Royal Mail are urging owners to shut their pets away before answering the door

Royal Mail are urging owners to shut their pets away before answering the door

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Urgent appeal from Royal Mail as 40 posties attacked by dogs in Swindon

Barry the pony on the run in Swindon

Barry the pony on the run in Swindon

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Pony safely home with owner after great escape through streets

The dentistry team at Eastcott Vets in Swindon

The dentistry team at Eastcott Vets in Swindon

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New Swindon staff join "largest dentistry team in Europe"

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners

James Walker and rescue dog Morris feature in the campaign

James Walker and rescue dog Morris feature in the campaign

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Animal shelter celebrates community support in new campaign

The RSPCA has given advice to people who may see a dog stuck in a hot car during this summer

The RSPCA has given advice to people who may see a dog stuck in a hot car during this summer

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Dog owners warned not to leave dogs in cars this summer - what can you do?

All cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped or face fines of up to £500

All cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped or face fines of up to £500

Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines

A tag needs to include the owner's name as well as their address and postcode according to the legislation which is law in Scotland and England.

A tag needs to include the owner's name as well as their address and postcode according to the legislation which is law in Scotland and England.

The 'little-known' dog collar law could see pet owners fined £5,000

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing has shared advice for pet owners who want to go camping with their dogs

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing has shared advice for pet owners who want to go camping with their dogs

PDSA shares beginners guide to camping with your dog - what to pack and more

File picture of an XL Bully dog

File picture of an XL Bully dog

Defendant allowed to keep XL Bully after having 'family dog' seized

Danielle Malcolm-Stewart

Danielle Malcolm-Stewart

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Dog grooming salon 'putting pets first' opens in Swindon

The most wanted dog breed in Swindon revealed by those who sell them

The adorable tiger cubs are just one month old

The adorable tiger cubs are just one month old

Longleat House and Safari Park

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First look at 'extremely rare' adorable tiger cubs born at Wiltshire safari park

Dogs and cats will soon begin shedding hair, as they lose their heavier winter coat for their lightweight coats

Dogs and cats will soon begin shedding hair, as they lose their heavier winter coat for their lightweight coats

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Warning to anyone sharing a bed with their dogs during summer

Millie's owner is hoping to submit her to the Guinness World Records in an attempt to officially claim the title of the worlds oldest cat.

Millie's owner is hoping to submit her to the Guinness World Records in an attempt to officially claim the title of the worlds oldest cat.

Is this the worlds oldest cat? Brit hoping to officially claim record with 29yo pet

PD Max has passed away aged nearly 13

PD Max has passed away aged nearly 13

Sadness as police dog 'feared by criminals' dies