Most dog owners have no plans for their pets should they pass away
Dogs Trust is urging pet owners to “think ahead” and make plans for the care of their dog should they “become seriously ill or pass away”.
“Miracle Dog” Max has statue unveiled
After being awarded the PDSA Order of Merit earlier this year, Max the Miracle Dog now has a bronze statue in his likeness in his hometown of Keswick, Cumbria. Max became an online star as his owner Kerry Irving’s regularly posted photos and videos of their antics in the Lakes on social media...
“We want to be alone!”
"How do you get other people to listen to you when you’re taking your dog out in public? I’m trying to train my sometimes-nervous dog, but when I politely ask people not to approach him, they often don’t take a blind bit of notice." Nick Jones advises…
Senior staffie cross finds new home aged 17
Staff at Dogs Trust’s Merseyside centre are celebrating after finding their oldest senior dog, a 17-year-old staffie cross, a new loving home. Elderly Lola arrived at the rehoming centre in April, as her family could no longer take care of her...
Dog owners warned of adder bite danger
Dogs are more likely to be suffer adder bites in months from April to September than any other time of the year. Agria Pet Insurance and The Kennel Club have joined forces to warn of the dangers to dogs from adder bites this summer.
After lockdown: rise of the office dogs
Being a dog owner over lockdown has had us spending significantly more time with our dogs while we worked from home. Now, as we begin to return to normal, the thought of leaving our dogs at home who have become accustomed to being by our side day and night is a sad one...
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches separation anxiety campaign
As restrictions are lifted, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is calling for pet owners to take steps to reduce the risk of separation anxiety.
Top tips for holidaying with your dog
For many pet owners their four-legged friend is part of the family and that includes when it comes to going on holiday. It’s never nice to have to leave your beloved pet in kennels while you’re enjoying yourself on holiday...
Golden Retriever saved by lifeguards after swimming to group of seals
Rosa the Golden Retriever was enjoying a day on the beach when she noticed a group of seals and decided to reach them – but she swam much too far out at sea in the process, and RNLI lifeguards had to guide her back to shore...
Expert advice: water safety for dogs
Dr Jessica May, UK lead vet at FirstVet, gives her advice on how to keep your dog safe around bodies of water this summer.
“Can dogs have ice-cream ?”
"My dog Flora adores ice-cream. Is it OK to feed her this as a treat in summer to help keep her cool?" Anna Cherry advises…
Couple finds out they adopted grandson of their old dog
Doreen and Stewart Hawthorne, from Coventry, decided to adopt another ex-racing Greyhound after their previous rescue, 13-year-old Mavis, passed away. What they didn’t know is that they were about to meet her grandson!