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The Ham Hill Fun Dog Show will take place at the Meadows in Ham Hill on Sunday, September 13

Ham Hill Fun Dog Show set to return this weekend

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard has revealed four new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard has revealed four new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care

Four new murals unveiled at animal sanctuary in South Somerset

11 puppies were found abandoned in this Chard park.

11 puppies were found abandoned in this Chard park.

RSPCA issues urgent appeal after 11 puppies were left to die in Chard park

Under the Renters Rights Act, tenants in the private rented sector now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords will be unable to refuse without a justified reason

Under the Renters Rights Act, tenants in the private rented sector now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords will be unable to refuse without a justified reason

Renters Rights Act

Ban on landlords refusing pets introduced in England

Dog owners are being urged to check for everyday hazards this May bank weekend

Dog owners are being urged to check for everyday hazards this May bank weekend

UK dog owners issued May bank holiday weekend warning amid 'perfect storm'

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will host its Pet Celebration event on Saturday, February 21

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will host its Pet Celebration event on Saturday, February 21

Full day of festivities ahead at animal sanctuary near Chard

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard is urgently seeking support to replenish its hay stocks after extreme weather depleted its reserves

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard is urgently seeking support to replenish its hay stocks after extreme weather depleted its reserves

Ferne Animal Sanctuary issues hay plea following 'challenging' weather

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has issued a warning to people considering gifting animals as pets this Christmas

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has issued a warning to people considering gifting animals as pets this Christmas

Ferne Animal Sanctuary issues warning about gifting animals at Christmas

Dogs Trust Together Through Homelessness is supporting homelessness services this Christmas

Dogs Trust Together Through Homelessness is supporting homelessness services this Christmas

Dogs Trust delivers Christmas gifts to rough sleepers with dogs

The RSPCA said it needs more people to volunteer to foster rescued cats as cases of rescue from cruelty continue

The RSPCA said it needs more people to volunteer to foster rescued cats as cases of rescue from cruelty continue

Call for cat foster carers as RSPCA appeals for help in Somerset

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its Winter Welfare campaign as part of the national Big Give Christmas Challenge

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its Winter Welfare campaign as part of the national Big Give Christmas Challenge

Ferne Animal Sanctuary aims to raise £6,000 in just one week

Ferne Animal Sanctuary shares its top tips to help keep your pets calm and comfortable during the firework season.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary shares its top tips to help keep your pets calm and comfortable during the firework season.

OPINION: Keeping your pets firework-ready

Ferne Animal Sanctuary staff will take part in the ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge on Thursday, October 23, spending the night alongside rescue dogs

Ferne Animal Sanctuary staff will take part in the ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge on Thursday, October 23, spending the night alongside rescue dogs

Ferne Animal Sanctuary staff to spend night in kennels to raise funds

The digital show is open for entries until Friday, October 10 and features 11 themed classes

The digital show is open for entries until Friday, October 10 and features 11 themed classes

Ferne Animal Sanctuary launches online pet show

The PDSA has warned pet owners of potentially

The PDSA has warned pet owners of potentially

Vet urges owners to watch out for 8 signs to avoid buying 'fatal' pet medicine

Pet owners have been warned that they could be invalidating their insurance when moving home

Pet owners have been warned that they could be invalidating their insurance when moving home

How you could be invalidating your pet insurance with this 1 mistake

Billy the four-year-old Spaniel cross is said to be

Billy the four-year-old Spaniel cross is said to be

RSPCA sees highest number of dogs in its care during July

Somerset dog show returns to Ferne Animal Sanctuary for its 31st year.

Somerset dog show returns to Ferne Animal Sanctuary for its 31st year.

Dog show returning with a 'twist' near Chard for 31st consecutive year

Missy the cat died on July 26 after being hit by a vehicle.

Missy the cat died on July 26 after being hit by a vehicle.

'Heartbroken' Chard resident launches speed watch group after pet cat hit by car

The Orchards Nursing Home, based in Crewkerne, received a visit from Twinnies Petting Farm, providing an afternoon of interaction with animals for residents

The Orchards Nursing Home, based in Crewkerne, received a visit from Twinnies Petting Farm, providing an afternoon of interaction with animals for residents

Crewkerne nursing home residents enjoy visit from petting farm

A YouGov survey reported 78 per cent of UK adults are unaware that most cases of animal cruelty are reported in England and Wales during the summer

A YouGov survey reported 78 per cent of UK adults are unaware that most cases of animal cruelty are reported in England and Wales during the summer

RSPCA record 29 per cent increase in animal cruelty cases in Somerset

The cat was taken to Kingston Veterinary Group in Yeovilwho confirmed she has no microchip and no one has claimed her yet

The cat was taken to Kingston Veterinary Group in Yeovilwho confirmed she has no microchip and no one has claimed her yet

Small kitten found at CLEAN laundry's Yeovil factory

Clinton Rogers column: Dog fouling is becoming a huge problem in Somerset

A warning to pet owners has been issued over plant fertiliser

A warning to pet owners has been issued over plant fertiliser

Vet's plant fertiliser warning to dog owners amid risk of vomiting and seizures

Dog owners could be fined up to £1,000 on a beach from May 1.

Dog owners could be fined up to £1,000 on a beach from May 1.

Dog owners could face £1,000 fine for breaking beach rule from May

Rottweilers saw the highest rise in thefts – a 180% year-on-year increase

Rottweilers saw the highest rise in thefts – a 180% year-on-year increase

Police send stark warning to UK dog owners after huge rise in thefts

Oscar, one of the sanctuary’s permanent resident farm cats, will continue to enjoy life at Ferne with his partner, Prescilla

Oscar, one of the sanctuary’s permanent resident farm cats, will continue to enjoy life at Ferne with his partner, Prescilla

Somerset sanctuary hopes to find homes for animals this February

Visitors will be given access to the sanctuary's 72-acre site, located in a National Landscapes area

Visitors will be given access to the sanctuary's 72-acre site, located in a National Landscapes area

Somerset animal sanctuary to host pet celebration event

Volunteers in South Somerset wanted.

Volunteers in South Somerset wanted.

Who wants a guide dog puppy? South Somerset raisers wanted in 2025

It’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs

It’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs

Pet health expert warns of seven dangers to your dog this winter

These five frightful felines are searching for their forever (haunted) homes this Halloween

These five frightful felines are searching for their forever (haunted) homes this Halloween

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Five 'fangtastic' felines are looking for Somerset forever homes this Halloween

Ferne Animal Sanctuary expands services with new overnight pet boarding kennels and cattery

Ferne Animal Sanctuary expands services with new overnight pet boarding kennels and cattery

Chard Ferne Animal Sanctuary opens new overnight pet boarding kennels and cattery

Yeovil Fire Station crew after rescuing the dogs.

Yeovil Fire Station crew after rescuing the dogs.

Yeovil dogs set owner's home on fire trying to reach cupcakes

A sneak peak into how Isle Valley Vets cares for Somerset's pets

A sneak peak into how Isle Valley Vets cares for Somerset's pets

Vet practice invites community to behind-the-scenes tour

Dizzy, a 14-year-old rescue at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Dizzy, a 14-year-old rescue at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is appealing for volunteers' help

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

Animal behaviourist shares top 5 tips for leaving your dog to go on holiday

(Left to right) Dawn and Mark Armstrong, Tato, Jonathan Taylor and Krissie Isaac

(Left to right) Dawn and Mark Armstrong, Tato, Jonathan Taylor and Krissie Isaac

Guide dog puppy visits Ilminster business that sponsored her training

Jessi, who was hours away from being put down until Ferne Animal Sanctuary stepped in.

Jessi, who was hours away from being put down until Ferne Animal Sanctuary stepped in.

Healthy dog that was just hours away from being put down is rescued

Can dogs get sunburnt? How to prevent it

Can dogs get sunburnt? How to prevent it

Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners

St Giles Animal Welfare new litter of kittens.

St Giles Animal Welfare new litter of kittens.

Animal welfare charity appealing for pet food after 'busy kitten season'

The 14-foot snake in his home in Chard.

The 14-foot snake in his home in Chard.

Reptile shop builds a home for a 14-foot abandoned python

Head veterinary nurse Becky Wood checks Leo for a microchip

Head veterinary nurse Becky Wood checks Leo for a microchip

Veterinary surgery's special offer as compulsory cat microchipping looms

Top tips to help keep pets safe from toxic treats this Easter

Top tips to help keep pets safe from toxic treats this Easter

Veterinary practise has shared eight tips to keep your pets safe during this Easter

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

‘I have a canine theme to my column this week, if only to ask for advice’

Joey has luckily found his forever home.

Joey has luckily found his forever home.

Somerset residents fall in love with golden oldie Joey: 'Bless his little heart'

Joey has been welcomed into the family.

Joey has been welcomed into the family.

20-year-old dog finds perfect retirement home after previous owner died

Joey is up for adoption now.

Joey is up for adoption now.

Meet Joey, the 20-year-old dog who is up for adoption in Chard after his owner died

Isle Valley Vets in Stoke-sub-Hamdon has shared a list of tips

Isle Valley Vets in Stoke-sub-Hamdon has shared a list of tips

Vets share tips on how to keep pets safe during fireworks season

The two dogs are still just puppies.

The two dogs are still just puppies.

'Adorable' puppy joins the ranks at Avon and Somerset Police

Vets have warned dog owners about the dangers of rawhide bones, which could swell in their pet's stomachs

Vets have warned dog owners about the dangers of rawhide bones, which could swell in their pet's stomachs

Vets issue urgent warning to dog owners over dangers of common treat

Tibetan Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and Mastiffs are among the most expensive dog breeds to own over their lifetimes, according to new research.

Tibetan Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and Mastiffs are among the most expensive dog breeds to own over their lifetimes, according to new research.

UK's 20 most expensive dog breeds to own revealed - Does yours make the list?

Zoe, Nick and RSPCA officer Dean with Arlo after the rescue

Zoe, Nick and RSPCA officer Dean with Arlo after the rescue

Muddy, thirsty but safe - dog rescued after 48 hours in badger sett

Closure and Reopening of Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Closure and Reopening of Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Animal Sanctuary

Closure and reopening of Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Amber is a fun dig at Ferne Animal Sanctuary who is up for adoption.

Amber is a fun dig at Ferne Animal Sanctuary who is up for adoption.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary puts appeal for a new dog