Pet Insurance Facts: Consider Dog Health Insurance For Peace Of Mind
March 16, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment

When it comes to proper health care for your dog, nothing is more effective than taking preventive action. By learning some basic knowledge and adding a few simple measures into your daily routine, you can …

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8000th Dog Rehomed With Help Of DogsBlog.com
March 15, 2010 – 3:05 pm | No Comment
8000th Dog Rehomed With Help Of DogsBlog.com

The UK’s number one dog adoption website DogsBlog.com has recently helped rehome it’s 8000th dog.

K9 Magazine Competition: Latest Hollywood Blockbuster Hachi: A Dog’s Tale Starring Richard Gere
March 15, 2010 – 2:25 pm | No Comment
K9 Magazine Competition: Latest Hollywood Blockbuster Hachi: A Dog’s Tale Starring Richard Gere

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is the latest Hollywood blockbuster hitting our screens featuring A-List actor Richard Gere. The story is based upon a real life Akita dog who demonstrates utter devotion and loyalty to his …

SAS Build Shrine In Dogs Honour
March 8, 2010 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
SAS Build Shrine In Dogs Honour

Two German Shepherd Dogs who lost their lives in Iraq have had a memorial built in their honour.

It’s a Big Scary World for Little Lost Pets
March 5, 2010 – 3:33 pm | No Comment
It’s a Big Scary World for Little Lost Pets

Every day animal shelters across the U.S and around the world hear the same story from distraught pet owners: “My pet lives indoors. I never thought he would run away and get lost!” The sad …

Pets and people charity welcomes Parliamentary support for rights of older pet owners
March 3, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Pets and people charity welcomes Parliamentary support for rights of older pet owners

Pets and people charity the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) will receive a welcome boost of support this Friday 5 March, when Nigel Waterson MP presents to the House of Commons the Second Reading …

Mayhew Animal Homes Urges Dog Owners To Get Fit With Fido
March 2, 2010 – 1:06 pm | No Comment
Mayhew Animal Homes Urges Dog Owners To Get Fit With Fido

The Mayhew Animal Home in London runs many annual events and is urging dog owners to have fun and get fit with the help of your four-legged friends. They currently have two events coming up …

Helsbury Park 2010 Dog Photo Competition – Vote For Your Favourite
March 2, 2010 – 1:02 pm | No Comment
Helsbury Park 2010 Dog Photo Competition – Vote For Your Favourite

Helsbury Park, dog friendly luxury self catering cottages set in the heart of north Cornwall have just launched the shortlist for the 2010 Dog Photo Competition. The winner is decided by public vote, so please …

Support For Vets In Crisis
February 24, 2010 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Support For Vets In Crisis

The high prevalence of depression and suicide in the veterinary profession are well documented. As a practical measure to promote the help and support available to individuals the British Veterinary Association’s Members’ Services Group …

Rescue Centres to be Recognised in Wetnose Animal Awards
February 23, 2010 – 11:35 am | No Comment

The Wetnose Animal Aid International Organisation is holding the “Wetnose Animal Awards” Ceremony on Wednesday the 3rd March at 3.30pm till 5.30 at the Cholmondeley Room in the House of Lords …

Valentine’s Day Event in Steele Park, Phoenix: Saving Pet and Human Hearts
February 12, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Valentine’s Day Event in Steele Park, Phoenix: Saving Pet and Human Hearts

This Valentine’s Day, Phoenix dog owners can take their pets’ health to heart. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will perform free dog heart examinations inside a mobile medical unit at Steele …

PDSA Pet Slimmers Announced – Dogs Take Joint 3rd Place
January 28, 2010 – 12:07 pm | No Comment
PDSA Pet Slimmers Announced – Dogs Take Joint 3rd Place

Over the last six years PDSA has carried out health check assessments on over 20,000 dogs* and has seen an increase of over 10% in the levels of obesity – 28% in 2008 compared …

Pets In Peril As Big Freeze Continues
January 12, 2010 – 12:07 pm | No Comment
Pets In Peril As Big Freeze Continues

Pets and their owners face serious dangers over coming days as the continuing cold snap makes normal walking and playing activities especially hazardous, according to leading veterinary charity PDSA.

Celebrity Supporters At The Mayhew Christmas Evening
December 23, 2009 – 3:40 pm | No Comment
Celebrity Supporters At The Mayhew Christmas Evening

‘Uther Pendragon’ and ‘Queenie’ and ‘The Queen’ were among line up to host fundraising evening in support of The Mayhew Animal Home. Anthony Head, Miranda Richardson, Jenny Seagrove and Sue Jameson came together for …

Suspected Puppy Farm In America? Call The Tipline And Help Saves Lives
December 5, 2009 – 3:13 pm | No Comment
Suspected Puppy Farm In America? Call The Tipline And Help Saves Lives

Do you think there might be a puppy mill in your community? Are you a law enforcement officer who has “insider” knowledge of a problematic puppy mill? The Humane Society of the United States’ toll-free …

Pets Need not be Only for Christmas in Rental Property
December 5, 2009 – 2:39 pm | No Comment
Pets Need not be Only for Christmas in Rental Property

We’re known for being a nation of animal lovers. More than 43% of the population owns a pet of some sort. Yet landlords and lettings agents have often been less than welcoming when it comes …

Cesar Millan Chooses 2010 National Spokesdog Winner – A Rescue Dog, Of Course!
December 4, 2009 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Cesar Millan Chooses 2010 National Spokesdog Winner – A Rescue Dog, Of Course!

K9 Magazine’s own cover star Cesar Millan launched his first online National Spokesdog Competition in early September. Anyone could enter their dog by uploading a memorable photo and describing why their dog should win. The …

A Dog’s Life On BBC Radio 4 – Make Sure You Tune In!!!
December 3, 2009 – 11:18 am | No Comment
A Dog’s Life On BBC Radio 4 – Make Sure You Tune In!!!

Peter White examines the changing role of the working dog through extensive and sometimes previously unbroadcast archive. BBC Radio 4 Saturday 19th December, 8pm and Monday 21st December, 3pm

Show Some Love for…The Bedlington Terrier
November 20, 2009 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
Show Some Love for…The Bedlington Terrier

It’s no secret I’ve got a ‘thing’ for Bedlington Terriers. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but every time I see a Bedlington I become a 10-year old child again. They just seem …

Are You Frustrated With The Lack Of Pet Friendly Accomodation? Look No Further
October 29, 2009 – 7:57 pm | One Comment
Are You Frustrated With The Lack Of Pet Friendly Accomodation? Look No Further

We all love holidays…right? And we love our dogs…right? Why does it seem that mixing the two can be more hassle than what it’s worth? More than three-quarters of travelling pet owners would take Fido …

Complete Wellness Weekend for Dogs in Scotland
October 27, 2009 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Complete Wellness Weekend for Dogs in Scotland

For anyone who takes a dog into their lives, it’s fair to say that they love them! right? – Maybe, maybe not!
Love and sacrifice are two concepts that are closely …

It’s A Dog’s Life: Charity Calls For Dogs To Be Allowed In Care Homes
October 23, 2009 – 12:37 pm | No Comment
It’s A Dog’s Life: Charity Calls For Dogs To Be Allowed In Care Homes

October sees the celebration of both older people and animals through the International Day of Older Persons and the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. To mark the occasion, …

Stolen Dog Kiska Fox Terrier Cross Held To Ransom – Can You Help?
October 9, 2009 – 3:45 pm | 2 Comments
Stolen Dog Kiska Fox Terrier Cross Held To Ransom – Can You Help?

Kiska was stolen from her owners vehicle on 15th August at Sainsbury’s car park, Chilshurst. The car was broken into and a satellite navigation- 2 bags of personal items were also taken along with Kiska …

Runners Of NYC Marathon Are ‘Determined’ To Raise Money For Animal Charity
October 2, 2009 – 6:41 am | No Comment
Runners Of NYC Marathon Are ‘Determined’ To Raise Money For Animal Charity

Over 50 motivated athletes, who love animals as much as they love to run, will take on the ING New York City Marathon aiming to raise $300,000 for the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens of …