Pets

Excited - Annette Hurst and Meg Brett from Mabel and Friends Day Retreat

New doggie day retreat Mabel and Friends set to open in Essex later this month

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

The dog was found in black bin bags

The dog was found in black bin bags

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Dead dog found dumped in black bin sacks in south Essex lake

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

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Warning to pet owners as rare animals 'stolen to order' by criminals

Amazing - Southfield Veterinary Hospital re-opens after fire

Amazing - Southfield Veterinary Hospital re-opens after fire

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Fire-hit £16million animal hospital re-opens four months after Basildon blaze

Five adorable pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for their forever homes

Five adorable pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for their forever homes

Five adorable pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for their forever homes

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

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Dog owners issued warning after ice cream mix up results in £2,000 vet bill

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.

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The 'little-known' dog collar law that could see pet owners face £5k fine

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

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

Family - Coco and Dolly Driscoll

Family - Coco and Dolly Driscoll

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Devastated south Essex dog owner making pet 'too hot to handle' amid dognapping fears

Four lovely pups at Basildon Dogs Trust searching for their forever homes

Four lovely pups at Basildon Dogs Trust searching for their forever homes

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Four lovely pups at Basildon Dogs Trust searching for their forever homes

Lonely - black and white cat Rapha

Lonely - black and white cat Rapha

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The loneliest cat at south Essex cattery who lost home because he was too lively

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.

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

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Five adorable pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for their forever homes

Five adorable pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for their forever homes

Five adorable pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for their forever homes

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'

Tortoise found on c2c tracks in Southend is reunited with owner after two WEEKS

Tortoise found on c2c tracks in Southend is reunited with owner after two WEEKS

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Tortoise found on c2c tracks in Southend is reunited with owner after two WEEKS

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

WATCH: Tortoise found wandering on c2c railway tracks in Southend

WATCH: Tortoise found wandering on c2c railway tracks in Southend

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WATCH: Tortoise found wandering on c2c railway tracks in Southend

Visit - Staff at Southfields thank firefighters

Visit - Staff at Southfields thank firefighters

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£16m animal hospital forced to close after fire provides update on re-opening

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Meet five adorable dogs at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes

Meet five adorable dogs at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes

Meet five adorable dogs at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Meet the five pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes

Meet the five pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes

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Meet the five pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes

The VetPlus expert reassured owners that there is

The VetPlus expert reassured owners that there is

Cat owners urged to look for symptoms of 'serious' disease affecting their pets

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

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Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake will air later this year

Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake will air later this year

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Dogs Trust shelter in Basildon to star in new star-studded BBC documentary

Flying ants are known to bite both humans and animals

Flying ants are known to bite both humans and animals

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This Morning vet issues warning to dog owners over flying ants this summer

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Hero - Conner and Laura with their cats, and a picture of Padstow

Hero - Conner and Laura with their cats, and a picture of Padstow

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'It was meant to be' - Meet the hero who saved kidnapped cat in Essex

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Missing - Freya, a three-year-old tan Patterdale Terrier

Missing - Freya, a three-year-old tan Patterdale Terrier

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'Bring our baby home' - Renewed plea to find dog who went missing in Hockley Woods

XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK after a string of dog attacks involving the breed

XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK after a string of dog attacks involving the breed

American Bully XL

Why were American XL Bully dogs banned in the UK?

Meet the adorable pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of new homes

Meet the adorable pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of new homes

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Meet the adorable pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of new homes

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes

Heartbreak - Michael Joannou with Mollie

Heartbreak - Michael Joannou with Mollie

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Owner whose beloved dog was 'torn apart' in violent Chalkwell attack continues fight

Ban - XL Bully's

Ban - XL Bully's

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Dozens of XL Bullies 'destroyed' in Essex since nationwide ban on the breed

Rescues of the week - Look at these adorable pooches!

Rescues of the week - Look at these adorable pooches!

The five adorable pups of the week at Basildon Dogs Trust looking for forever homes

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Owners are being urged to be vigilant for the signs of heatstroke, as temperatures pose a serious risk to our pets

Owners are being urged to be vigilant for the signs of heatstroke, as temperatures pose a serious risk to our pets

Dog owners issued urgent heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 31C

Adorable Frenchies and beagle at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for forever homes

Adorable Frenchies and beagle at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for forever homes

Adorable Frenchies and beagle at Basildon's Dogs Trust looking for forever homes

The oxygen masks are specifically designed to provide essential care to pets at the scene of a house fire

The oxygen masks are specifically designed to provide essential care to pets at the scene of a house fire

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Oxygen masks for pets now part of standard fire engine equipment in Essex

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 £5000

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Awful - Max is bitten by an adder

Awful - Max is bitten by an adder

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Urgent vet care saves adorable cocker spaniel after snake bite near Southend

Change - Cherrydown Vets set to alter the out-of-hours service

Change - Cherrydown Vets set to alter the out-of-hours service

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Staff shortage forces south Essex vet to move emergency service 'almost an hour away'

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

Delays - Southfields remains closed

Delays - Southfields remains closed

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Re-opening of Basildon animal hospital delayed as fire restoration works continue

Adorable - The dogs in need of rehoming

Adorable - The dogs in need of rehoming

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The five adorable pups of the week at Basildon Dogs Trust looking for forever homes

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes

Adorable - Two-year-old Hewey

Adorable - Two-year-old Hewey

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Adorable Border Collie at Basildon Dogs Trust on the search for his forever home