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Welcome to our latest news section of pet-insurance.co.uk., which will keep you up to date with the latest news and reviews from the Dog & Cat world.
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Couple by pet dog a sidecar
November 4, 2011
Alan and Tina Valkeith of Peterborough bought a sidecar for their motorbike so that their new pet dog was not left at home alone. The couple who are both retired love nothing more than going out on their Honda Gold Wing motorbike. So much that they purchased a sidecar for their beloved St Bernard, Harley so that he could go … More
Porky pooch loses over 4.5 stone – and is still well overweight
October 19, 2011
All of her life, Cassie the seven-year-old border collie had eaten takeaways, chocolate and roast dinners – everything you would class as ‘human food.’ A usual week used to include a fish and chip supper on a Friday and a full roast dinner on a Sunday. Cassie became unable to walk for longer than three minutes, and ballooned to a … More
Missing cat returns…ten years later!
October 18, 2011
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A pet owner whose cat went missing ten years ago has said that she doesn’t want the cat back. The black cat named Little G was found in Whitstable in Kent last week, 50 miles away from his owner’s home in Lewisham. Little G was traced back to his owner through a microchip. The woman said she doesn’t want him … More
Doggy raincoats sold in Japan to protect pups from radiation
October 17, 2011
The Fukushima nuclear accident struck in Japan following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on the 11th March 2011. Dog owners have begun to worry about the radiation from the disaster affecting their pet pooches, as dogs are so close to the ground and tend to forage in shrubbery and the ground. As a result of this, sales of doggie jackets … More
Brave kittens rescued from hornet’s nest
October 13, 2011
A man from North Dakota, US, has put himself in danger to save the lives of three kittens from a hornet’s nest. Jim Johnson was out working when he heard a crying sound coming from the window well of a garage. Looking inside, he found the three kittens covered in swarming attacking hornets. Without even thinking about it, he reached … More
4-week-old kitten survives a 900 mile train journey underneath train
October 12, 2011
Diesel the kitten was found underneath the driver’s cab of a train after travelling to and from London Marylebone and Kidderminster in the West Midlands at least 5 times, covering 900 miles at speeds of over 100mph. The kitten was discovered after drivers heard a meowing noise coming from underneath the driver’s cab door. He was found perched in a … More
Dog swallows fishing hook and makes a lucky escape
October 10, 2011
Dory the three-year-old spaniel was walking with her owner on a beach near Prestonpans, East Lothian, when she ate a razor-sharp barbed fishing hook last Saturday that had been discarded on the beach. Owner Fiona Marsh spotted a fishing line hanging out of Dory’s mouth, and Dory started to foam at the mouth, writhing in agony. Fiona rushed Dory straight … More
Missing college cat returns after a year thanks to microchip
October 7, 2011
Spike the cat, who lives in and around Writtle College in Lordship Road and is known by staff and students alike, went missing last year and managed to survive on his own. Staff & students were overjoyed and breathed a sigh of relief when Spike was found in a Veterinary clinic in Kent, the next county along, when he was … More
Stolen dog is found 16 months later by eating a conker
October 7, 2011
Molly the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was stolen from her home in Tenby, Wales, 16 months ago. Owners Tom and Andrea Richards were devastated when Molly was snatched from a seaside resort at only 10 months old and gave up all home of seeing her again. Mrs Richards spoke about when Molly went missing, and said: ‘I ran out after … More
Puppy’s life-saving pyjamas
October 7, 2011
Five month old crossbreed Mr Bojangles was due to be put down after being found with a horrendously painful skin condition. Fortunately, however, Impawtant Pups Rescue charity from Burton in Staffordshire rescued Mr Bojangles from the dog pound he was in and gave him ‘doggy pyjamas’ to stop him scratching and biting his skin from the condition. Mr Bojangles turned … More