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Discover comprehensive pet care advice and resources from the RSPCA in South East Somerset. Our Pets page offers guidance on pet health, nutrition, training, and welfare to ensure your pets live happy, healthy lives.

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Things to consider before applying to adopt an animal

Advice for Adopters and Fosterers

The most important thing to consider when you are bringing a dog into your home is the 3-3-3 rule.

What Food is and isn’t Safe For Pets

Before you throw some leftovers to your pet, just quickly search up if it’s good for them or not to ensure their safety and health.

Gifting Animals

Believe it or not, it is widely recommended that you do not gift animals to people for birthday or Christmas, for many reasons, although the receiver might love animals, taking care of them a whole new responsibility that they might not be ready for.

Pets During Halloween

Everyone loves celebrating Halloween, playing dress up and eating sweets, but we forget the effect this can have on your pets, and really can stress them out. So depending on your animal, this Halloween be more considerate with stressing them out and putting them in potential danger.

About CRGV

Pet Abduction Act 2024

A new law has taken a significant step forward and has brought harsher sentencing for Pet Abduction in the England and Northern Ireland, This act makes the abduction of domestic pets have precautions resulting in either fine and/or up to five years in prison. Prior to this law, domestic pets were considered under the 1958 Theft Act as peoples property, this new act is the first legislation to specifically address the theft of pets.

Help and support when you adopt a pet

Taking your new family pet home may feel rather daunting, but don’t worry you’re not alone we’ve plenty of advice and support to offer.

Animal welfare Advice for Summer

Never leave animals in cars, conservatories, outbuildings or caravans on a warm day, even if it’s just for a short while.

Heatstroke in Dogs

When a dog gets too hot and is unable to reduce its body temperature by panting, it will develop heatstroke – which can kill. Do you know what symptoms to look out for?
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