Three cats dumped on farmland near Witney, Ivy, Jude and Iris, have all found new homes after treatment at Cats Protection's Cotswolds Cat Centre, with Ivy needing ear surgery and eight months in care. The centre is now fundraising to help cover the cost of the cats' treatment.
Jerry Green Dog Rescue has relaunched its 60 Miles in May fundraising challenge, inviting supporters to walk, run, cycle or swim 60 miles over the month. Participants can earn rewards such as a T-shirt, water bottle and medal while raising funds for rescue dogs.
A stray kitten named Bramble approached Royal Navy engineer Billy Kelland during a cliff-top walk in Cornwall and was treated for cat flu at Cats Protection's Cornwall Cat Centre. She has since been adopted by Billy's mother, Katie Spencer, and is thriving in her new family home.
Catit outlines kittens' nutritional needs and introduces its Recipes Kitten Dry Food and Cuisine Mousse, formulated with high protein, taurine and DHA for healthy development. The brand also offers a Kitten Starter Box and Kitten Journey programme.
Psychologist Dr Carolyne Keenan tells Open Study College that pet ownership builds skills useful for parenting, including empathy, patience and conflict resolution. Staffer Claire Hancox says getting a dog with her husband helped prepare them for parenthood.
