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Abandoned baby kittens discovered terrified on country lane

Three baby kittens discovered 'terrified' abandoned on side of Widnes country lane

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

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

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

Mike Amesbury MP with owners Marta and partner together with Dobby the dog who won Judges’ Overall Favourite and Loveliest Lady at the dog show

Mike Amesbury MP with owners Marta and partner together with Dobby the dog who won Judges’ Overall Favourite and Loveliest Lady at the dog show

Pooches gather for ‘paw-some’ community dog show returning for second year

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

Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury with his pet pooch at last year's event

Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury with his pet pooch at last year's event

Dog lovers invited to enter pet pooches in upcoming event

Opal Williams-Hulse has been named the Best Dog Groomer in Cheshire for the second year in a row

Opal Williams-Hulse has been named the Best Dog Groomer in Cheshire for the second year in a row

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Award-winning Runcorn groomer was told she would ‘never accomplish anything’

Molly was treated by a vets surgery in Runcorn

Molly was treated by a vets surgery in Runcorn

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Dogged determination sees spaniel beat cancer after intensive vets treatment

Willows Veterinary Group Olivia Atlas and receptionist Lisa Hutley

Willows Veterinary Group Olivia Atlas and receptionist Lisa Hutley

Team members at Runcorn vets recognised for their pet bereavement support

One of the dog first aid sesssions

One of the dog first aid sesssions

Free dog first aid clinics at Runcorn animal hospital are a ‘tail’ of success

A stock photo of an XL bully dog. Picture: PA

A stock photo of an XL bully dog. Picture: PA

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Runcorn and Widnes among UK areas with the most certified XL bully dogs

A stock photo of an XL bully dog. Picture: PA

A stock photo of an XL bully dog. Picture: PA

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Runcorn and Widnes women appear in court over possession of XL bully dogs

Wilma enjoying a treat during her recovery from donating blood

Wilma enjoying a treat during her recovery from donating blood

Runcorn animal hospital issues urgent appeal for cat blood donors

Northwest Veterinary Specialists have issued an urgent appeal for cat blood donors

Northwest Veterinary Specialists have issued an urgent appeal for cat blood donors

Runcorn based animal hospital issue urgent appeal for cat blood donors

Cat owners have less than two weeks to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchipped

Cat owners have less than two weeks to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchipped

Pet owners issued £500 fine warning ahead of major rule change this month

Two new vets have joined Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Runcorn

Two new vets have joined Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Runcorn

Leading animal hospital in Runcorn welcomes 2 new vets to its specialist team

What should I do if my neighbour's dog is barking excessively?

What should I do if my neighbour's dog is barking excessively?

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What to do if your neighbour's dog won't stop barking

Northwest Veterinary Specialists will be holding three free sessions this month

Northwest Veterinary Specialists will be holding three free sessions this month

Runcorn animal hospital to hold free vital dog first aid training sessions

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

Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot

Rescue dog Ellie has been saved from going blind thanks to surgery at a Cheshire animal hospital.

Rescue dog Ellie has been saved from going blind thanks to surgery at a Cheshire animal hospital.

Runcorn animal hospital helps stop poorly dog going blind

Pablo underwent the life-saving surgery

Pablo underwent the life-saving surgery

Dog survives ‘extremely intricate life-or-death’ operation thanks to skilled surgeons

Bengal cats found in a 'horrific' breeding situation in Runcorn taken in by Warrington Animal Welfare

Bengal cats found in a 'horrific' breeding situation in Runcorn taken in by Warrington Animal Welfare

Bournemouth Bobcats

'Horrific' cat breeding in Runcorn leads charity to issue desperate plea

Sarah and Hannah from Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Sarah and Hannah from Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Praise for vets for changes to make dog patients feel as calm as possible

Warrington Animal Welfare hold three day community neutering event

Warrington Animal Welfare hold three day community neutering event

Volunteers hold three day community cat neutering event

Torus update to tenants about XL bully being made banned breed. Picture: PA

Torus update to tenants about XL bully being made banned breed. Picture: PA

Torus issues important update to tenants about XL bully being made banned breed

What should I do if my neighbour's dog is barking excessively?

What should I do if my neighbour's dog is barking excessively?

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What to do if your neighbour's dog won't stop barking

A stock photo of an XL Bully dog

A stock photo of an XL Bully dog

Woman charged with owning dangerously out of control XL bully dogs after incident

See disgusting state of Runcorn flat where seven cats died

See disgusting state of Runcorn flat where seven cats died

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WATCH: See disgusting state of flat where seven cats died after owner prosecuted

More than 30 people gave up their time

More than 30 people gave up their time

Dozens of local vets give up time to neuter XL Bully dogs before January deadline

Stock photo of a dog barking. Picture: Pixabay

Stock photo of a dog barking. Picture: Pixabay

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Man banned from keeping dogs at home after years of constant nuisance barking

Warrington and Halton Hospitals have welcomed their newest member of the paediatric unit - Otis the therapy dog

Warrington and Halton Hospitals have welcomed their newest member of the paediatric unit - Otis the therapy dog

Meet hospital's new children's ward's therapy dog

Police seize ‘emaciated’ dog from address after it was spotted by passing PCSO

Police seize ‘emaciated’ dog from address after it was spotted by passing PCSO

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Police seize ‘emaciated’ dog from address after it was spotted by passing PCSO

Cat dubbed ‘Titanium Tobes’ after amazing recovery from surgery

Cat dubbed ‘Titanium Tobes’ after amazing recovery from surgery

Cat dubbed ‘Titanium Tobes’ after amazing recovery from life-saving surgery

Lauren Buckley, Jenny Pearson and Lauren Bate from NWVS

Lauren Buckley, Jenny Pearson and Lauren Bate from NWVS

Runcorn vets rewarded after rapid progression over past 12 months

Opal Williams-Hulse, founder of Cheshire Canine Salon, was over the moon to find out she had won the award for the county's best pet grooming business

Opal Williams-Hulse, founder of Cheshire Canine Salon, was over the moon to find out she had won the award for the county's best pet grooming business

Watch as young entrepreneur finds out she's been crowned Cheshire’s best pet groomer

Runcorn vets launch life-saving CPR course of vital importance for cats and dogs

Runcorn vets launch life-saving CPR course of vital importance for cats and dogs

Runcorn vets launch life-saving CPR course of vital importance for cats and dogs

Lyndsey Fearns, store manager of the new store

Lyndsey Fearns, store manager of the new store

New Widnes store to launch with bizarre 'wedding' between pet and owner

Monty and his owner Sophie

Monty and his owner Sophie

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Heartbroken family search for answers after 'evil' killing of family cat

The Met Office forecasts temperatures could peak at 32C on Wednesday and Thursday this week

The Met Office forecasts temperatures could peak at 32C on Wednesday and Thursday this week

RSCPA warns dog owners of 'silent killer' as heatwave hits

The gates on Birchfield Avenue in Widnes

The gates on Birchfield Avenue in Widnes

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Poor puppy rescued by firefighters after getting head stuck between gate bars

Owner Mark with his dog Floyd, who won the Cutest Old Timer category

Owner Mark with his dog Floyd, who won the Cutest Old Timer category

Community dog show with waggiest tail award hailed as ‘great success’

Police dog Toro helped catch a pair of teenage carjackers in Lymm

Police dog Toro helped catch a pair of teenage carjackers in Lymm

Police dog 'Toro' catches teenage car thieves hiding in undergrowth

Skye the border collie needed specialist medical help

Skye the border collie needed specialist medical help

Border collie with ‘rare and severe’ pneumonia has life saved by Runcorn vets

Monte was saved by Northwest Veterinary Specialists thanks to 'ground-breaking' treatment

Monte was saved by Northwest Veterinary Specialists thanks to 'ground-breaking' treatment

Runcorn vets use 'ground-breaking' treatment to save cat from deadly virus

Rise in Halton residents treated in hospital for dog bites

Rise in Halton residents treated in hospital for dog bites

Rise in residents treated in hospital after being bitten by dogs in Halton

Denver gave his owner Samantha a scare when he was rushed to hospital following a trip to the beach

Denver gave his owner Samantha a scare when he was rushed to hospital following a trip to the beach

Vet issues urgent warning to pet owners as dog rushed to hospital

Pets4Homes has said both the number of buyers and the availability of puppies and kittens are decreasing to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels

Pets4Homes has said both the number of buyers and the availability of puppies and kittens are decreasing to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels

What's your favourite type of dog? UK's most popular breed has been revealed

Jefferson and Mabel

Jefferson and Mabel

Brotherly love saves cat from devastating condition with help from vets

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

Brian, a three-year-old Brittany, was treated by vets in Runcorn

Brian, a three-year-old Brittany, was treated by vets in Runcorn

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Rescue dog shot with shotgun pellets lodged in body is now ‘smiling’ again

Heat can cause dry and cracked paws which can be painful and put your pet at a risk for infection (Getty)

Heat can cause dry and cracked paws which can be painful and put your pet at a risk for infection (Getty)

UK dog owners warned about possibility of paws bleeding at certain heat levels

Lavra Zajc, Harry Warwick, and Francesca Venier

Lavra Zajc, Harry Warwick, and Francesca Venier

Meet the 3 talented vets at a Runcorn animal hospital who are now specialists

Leanne Doherty and Emma Coogan, cat advocates at Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Leanne Doherty and Emma Coogan, cat advocates at Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Runcorn animal hospital receives prestigious award for excellent care offered to cats

PDSA vets have issued a warning to all pet owners ahead of BBQ season

PDSA vets have issued a warning to all pet owners ahead of BBQ season

PDSA vets issue warning to all pet owners with BBQs this summer