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Dog walking near sheep in English countryside.

Dog owners warned after reports of livestock worrying in Bromsgrove

The number of approved XL Bully applications has been revealed

The number of approved XL Bully applications has been revealed

How many XL Bullies are living in your area?

The cat stuck between two houses in Bromsgrove

The cat stuck between two houses in Bromsgrove

Firefighters rescue cat trapped between two houses

Guide Dogs is looking for foster homes for its trainee guide dogs in Bromsgrove

Guide Dogs is looking for foster homes for its trainee guide dogs in Bromsgrove

Bromsgrove locals needed to foster trainee guide dogs

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), also known as feline coronavirus, has reportedly killed around 300,000 cats in Cyprus since January.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), also known as feline coronavirus, has reportedly killed around 300,000 cats in Cyprus since January.

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First case of deadly cat coronavirus found in the UK - all you need to know

American XL Bully owners must either register their dogs for an exemption or have their dogs euthanised.

American XL Bully owners must either register their dogs for an exemption or have their dogs euthanised.

American Bully XL

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XL Bully owners can now register their dogs for exemption - How it works

Adorable Flynn, a rescue from Romania, developed Addison's disease, a rare deadly disease, when he arrived in the UK

Adorable Flynn, a rescue from Romania, developed Addison's disease, a rare deadly disease, when he arrived in the UK

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Dog gets life-saving treatment for deadly disease - warning signs to spot

The RSPCA are launching their Adoptober campaign to encourage people to take in a pet

The RSPCA are launching their Adoptober campaign to encourage people to take in a pet

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RSPCA urges public to adopt a pet as it faces biggest ever rehoming crisis

Cocker spaniel, Archie, became seriously ill after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk

Cocker spaniel, Archie, became seriously ill after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk

Pet owners issued warning as dog requires 2-hour lifesaving surgery after walk

Before and after: Rescue dog Lammy

Before and after: Rescue dog Lammy

Three-legged poodle finds new home after transformation

The Ring doorbell captured the moment puppy Moose stole a box of doggy probiotics from the kitchen counter

The Ring doorbell captured the moment puppy Moose stole a box of doggy probiotics from the kitchen counter

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Watch the moment a greedy puppy is caught in the act

The Kennel Club has been campaigning to ban electric shock collars for 10 years

The Kennel Club has been campaigning to ban electric shock collars for 10 years

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Kennel Club calls on public to take action to ban dog electric shock collars

Archie and Patch are among the cats being cared for at the Holdings

Archie and Patch are among the cats being cared for at the Holdings

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'Record number' of unwanted cats dumped or given to Worcestershire shelter

25 cats died in Poland last month due to a bird flu outbreak

25 cats died in Poland last month due to a bird flu outbreak

Why cat owners in the UK are being urged to avoid feeding their pets raw chicken

SCAM: The posts feature an injured dog.

SCAM: The posts feature an injured dog.

Dog 'left for dead' scam which plucks at heartstrings reaches Worcestershire

Cat owners have 12 months to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchipped

Cat owners have 12 months to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchipped

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Cat owners warned they risk £500 fine if they do not act

Yorkshire terrier dogs and ragdoll cats are among the most common breeds targeted in pet scams

Yorkshire terrier dogs and ragdoll cats are among the most common breeds targeted in pet scams

7 most common breeds of dogs and cats targeted in scams to watch out for

Agria to host fundraising dog walk at Witley Court. Picture: Lesley Wood.

Agria to host fundraising dog walk at Witley Court. Picture: Lesley Wood.

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Why thousands of dogs will walk through Worcestershire countryside this weekend

Duke, Staffordshire bull terrier.

Duke, Staffordshire bull terrier.

Blue Cross' 'loneliest dog' Duke waiting for a forever home

George the horse back on his feet thanks to efforts of firefighters

George the horse back on his feet thanks to efforts of firefighters

Fire crews celebrate job well done after Bromsgrove horse rescue drama

Fur and Feathers Animal Sanctuary is on the hunt for a new home again.

Fur and Feathers Animal Sanctuary is on the hunt for a new home again.

'We are all heartbroken': Wythall animal sanctuary homeless again

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Three legged cat desperate for home after being 'overlooked'

American Bulldogs were the most stolen breed in 2022, with the number more than quadrupling compared to the year before

American Bulldogs were the most stolen breed in 2022, with the number more than quadrupling compared to the year before

Most stolen dog breeds revealed as more than 2,000 dogs stolen last year

A Blue Cross donation point in a Pets at Home store.

A Blue Cross donation point in a Pets at Home store.

New food donation point launches at Pets at Home

From left - Angie Preece, business development manager at BCRS Business Loans, with Carrena and Darron Burness, of Beacon Barkers Pet Centre

From left - Angie Preece, business development manager at BCRS Business Loans, with Carrena and Darron Burness, of Beacon Barkers Pet Centre

Couple realise dream to own kennels after securing £100k funding

The dog breed struggling to find a new home as number rise in Worcestershire shelter

A guide dog mum caring for a guide dog puppy.

A guide dog mum caring for a guide dog puppy.

Sight loss charity appeal for volunteers to look after guide dog mums

Pregnant cat among 'unprecedented' number of animals rescued in January

Pregnant cat among 'unprecedented' number of animals rescued in January

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Pregnant cat among 'unprecedented' number of rescues as charity fears next few months

Picture by Dirk Perry

Picture by Dirk Perry

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Prince Nimbus and King Simba.

Prince Nimbus and King Simba.

Two 'inseparable' cats adopted from Hollywood centre star in new charity calendar

DANGEROUS: RSPCA is highlighting a number of things are dangerous to pets around the home this Christmas

DANGEROUS: RSPCA is highlighting a number of things are dangerous to pets around the home this Christmas

Seven things that can be dangerous to pets at Christmas

Sareeta Brewin's daughter, Tammy Brewin, with their cat Murphy.

Sareeta Brewin's daughter, Tammy Brewin, with their cat Murphy.

Family's pet cat is so big it causes fears a 'lion' is on the loose in Worcester

Dobby/Dilly the dachshund was found curled up in the bed of Gail Witchell's late dog which had been left out for the binmen

Dobby/Dilly the dachshund was found curled up in the bed of Gail Witchell's late dog which had been left out for the binmen

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‘Meant to be’ - Puppy found in dog bed of family’s late pet left out for binmen

Dog chases terrified sheep in shocking video

Dog chases terrified sheep in shocking video

Shocking video shows loose dog biting and chasing terrified sheep

If you're one of those pet owners that are dreading the loud noises that come hand in hand with November 5, we might have some answers for you. ( PA)

If you're one of those pet owners that are dreading the loud noises that come hand in hand with November 5, we might have some answers for you. ( PA)

10 top tips to keep your dog calm this Bonfire Night

Dog owners have been warned not let their dog share a bed with them in the next few months

Dog owners have been warned not let their dog share a bed with them in the next few months

Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs ahead of winter months

'I'm cheesed off but it's nature' say

'I'm cheesed off but it's nature' say

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Otter eats thousands of pounds worth of fish in the middle of the night

Signs near Eccles in Norfolk, as all of Norfolk and Suffolk and parts of Essex became the latest areas to be placed in an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (Joe Giddens/PA)

Signs near Eccles in Norfolk, as all of Norfolk and Suffolk and parts of Essex became the latest areas to be placed in an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (Joe Giddens/PA)

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Largest ever outbreak of contagious bird disease confirmed in Worcestershire

The RSPCA in Worcester has taken in 60 kittens over the last eight weeks including this trio, found in a garden

The RSPCA in Worcester has taken in 60 kittens over the last eight weeks including this trio, found in a garden

Animal rescue 'staggered' after being flooded with 60 unwanted kittens

Dog owners warned over ‘highly poisonous’ conkers (Canva)

Dog owners warned over ‘highly poisonous’ conkers (Canva)

Dog owners warned over ‘highly poisonous’ conkers

Picture by Clare Davies-Bryan

Picture by Clare Davies-Bryan

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DISCARDED: A dead snake left in its vivarium in Ronkswood. Picture: RSPCA.

DISCARDED: A dead snake left in its vivarium in Ronkswood. Picture: RSPCA.

Spike in animal cruelty over summer as figures revealed for Worcestershire

Kestrel by Pete Greenwood

Kestrel by Pete Greenwood

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Appeal to find missing dog in Rubery as owners receive hoax calls

Walkers and farmers urged to beware the risk of cattle attacks

Walkers and farmers urged to beware the risk of cattle attacks

Walkers and farmers urged to beware the risk of cattle attacks

Readers letters: Be aware on cremation and prepare your pet

Readers letters: Be aware on cremation and prepare your pet

Readers' letters

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Readers letters: Be aware on cremation and prepare your pet

Picture by Clive Shakespeare

Picture by Clive Shakespeare

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Freda on her way home.

Freda on her way home.

Miracle dog frees her herself after 12 days lost underground in Lickey Hills

Blue Cross campaign for end to horrific breeding of dogs like Buster

Five different kinds of dogs. Credit: Canva

Five different kinds of dogs. Credit: Canva

See these adorable dog calendars to make your 2022 cuter than ever - How to buy

Worcestershire Regulatory Services have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the commitment involved in looking after a dog.

Worcestershire Regulatory Services have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the commitment involved in looking after a dog.

Worcestershire campaign launched to 'paws for thought' before getting a dog

PC Dan Hines and chief constable Pippa Mills with PD Alvin wearing a protective vest.

PC Dan Hines and chief constable Pippa Mills with PD Alvin wearing a protective vest.

Heartbreaking reason West Mercia police dogs are first to have protective vests

Birds and poultry must be kept indoors from Monday under strict new measures to control the spread of bird flu. Credit: PA

Birds and poultry must be kept indoors from Monday under strict new measures to control the spread of bird flu. Credit: PA

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Bird flu 2021 outbreak: New rules in effect for all of UK

Halloween kittens.

Halloween kittens.

Spookily named cats with Blue Cross Bromsgrove hoping to find forever homes