Animals
Advice on Neutering Pets
Neutering is a commonplace operation that can prevent unwanted litters whilst also improving the long-term health prospects or thousands of pets…
Loaning or Sharing your Horse or Pony
If you are thinking about loaning your horse or pony, or would like to take an animal on loan, the British Horse Society looks at what needs to be considered. Read on to find out more!
Micro Pigs – A Beginner’s Guide
It’s important to do your research before giving any animal a forever home and this is especially so for pigs, which have a long life and some very particular needs. If you’re thinking of buying a micro or mini pig, please read on for our beginner’s guide to keeping this most unusual pet.
Get Puppy Smart
If you’re thinking about getting a new puppy, there are lots of things to consider before getting a dog. We?re backing the RSPCA?s GetPuppySmart campaign that offers a wide range of helpful information, things to think about and guidance to help you give a home to a happy and healthy puppy that will bring many years of happiness to you and your new pet.
Buying and Caring For a Tortoise
Buying a tortoise, like any pet, requires a certain amount of prior research and should never be an impulse purchase, or one made without learning a little more about the animal. It’s worth remembering that tortoises can live for many years and demand continued commitment from dedicated owners.
Think Before Advertising Pets for Free
Before you consider advertising a pet or animal as ‘free to a new home’ take some time to think seriously about its long-term welfare and happiness.
Choosing Your New Pet
If you’re offering a home to a new pet you can look forward to a long and rewarding friendship with a loving new companion. However, don’t forget that they will look to you for love, care and attention every day for many years to come. We’ve put together our top tips to help you choose the right pet and to make sure it goes on to live a long and happy life.
5 Simple Checks When Buying a Puppy
Following on from their recent campaign on stamping out puppy trafficking and last nights exposé on BBC Rogue Traders, the RSPCA has asked us to share with Preloved members these 5 simple checks to ensure that you do not support this trade when buying your puppy.
Buying and Selling Goats, Sheep or Pigs
Not many people know that you have to be registered with Defra if you want to buy, sell or keep such animals, even as pets. We spoke to Jane Ross of Martins Park who explained what was involved in registering your herd.
Preloved Against Puppy Trafficking
Preloved is welcoming a new campaign by the RSPCA, aimed at bringing an end to the cruel trade of puppy trafficking.