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Looking through our pet news archive, we came across a story that was featured this time last year about Sharyn Wood who volunteered her time to help other cats at the charity cats’ protection.  It made us think about the whole issue of volunteering and how people can get involved to help pets less fortunate than their own (read the full article here http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/Latest/Think-cats-during-Volunteers-Week-2009.html )
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It’s sad to believe that there are so many unwanted cats and dogs that are left abandoned which have to be cared for by rescue centres, and it’s even more heartbreaking to hear about the abuse that many pets still suffer, despite the Animal Welfare Act of 2007 that prevented outright cruelty to animals.  But our readers can each do a little to help these pets.  Here’s just some ideas and ways you can volunteer or help needy pets during volunteer week 2010:
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- give your old blankets, unwanted pet food and toys to your local animal rescue centre
- give donations of clothing and bric-a-brac to your local pet charity shop, such as the PDSA.
- Volunteer time for a pet charity.
- agree to help take the dogs at your local charity centre for a walk, or help wash and clean out cages & kennels
- if your rescue centre has a fun day (most do) agree to help with the planning of this, or help out on the day by staffing a stand.
- organise a walk for charity, and ask your friends to sponsor you so you can donate the funds that you raise to a pet charity of your choice.
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The My Pet Friends team have adopted a number of cats and dogs and make an annual donation to pet charities across the UK.  If you would like further details about how to get involved in any pet charities they will be happy to help direct you, please email them through our email address.

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Pet shops, pet stores, pet directory – the movers and shakers
One of the biggest pet charities in the UK is featured in the My Pet Friends pet directory – the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/Animal-Charity-RSPCA.html
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Pet product of the month
Thanks to one of our readers we discovered that Paul Mitchell do shampoos for pets.  Developed using natural ingredients they help to relieve skin irritations and give your pet that professional salon look, find suitable products in our pet shop http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/My-Pet-Friends-FAQs/My-Pet-Friends-Pet-Shop.html 
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Pet tip of the month
David Morrell, Salisbury: if your child suffers from a pet allergy, find out before you commit to buying or agreeing to adopt a pet.  Most cats and dogs are abandoned because the owner or a member of their family discovers that they are allergic.