Dog Events & Notice Board
Jul
For The Love Of Dogs By Tara Stermer
I often wonder what drives a human to want a dog. After 20 years of working in this field, sometimes this question still burns in my mind. Is it the companionship these beautiful and forgiving creatures give us or is it just for social status?
Jun
Name A Puppy, Change A Life
The human-canine relationship is special. As dog lovers, we all understand the happiness our canine companions bring to our lives. They love us unconditionally and ask for so little in return. Many of us class bringing a dog into our home as one of the best decisions we ever made, and cannot imagine life without [...]
Jun
Hot Dogs and Cool Canines – Dogs For The Disabled
The Northern Centre of the charity Dogs for the Disabled is asking people in the Wakefield and surrounding area to join them in celebrating their second birthday at a special event to be held on Saturday 3rd July. Hot Dogs for Cool Canines will take place at the charity’s Training Centre in the grounds of [...]
Jun
Stolen Dog Reunited With Owners After Five Years
A dog has been reunited with his owners after being lost for five years, and it’s all thanks to a tiny chip in his neck!
Jun
Animal Health Trust’s First Breed Club Open Day Is A Success
On Wednesday 16th June, the Animal Health Trust (AHT) in Newmarket, Suffolk, hosted its first Breed Club Open Day in the brand new lecture theatre and conferencing facility.
Jun
Paddling Paws Raise Money To Help More Doggy-Paddlers
This Monday (21 June) six swimming dogs will be taking part in a 12 -hour sponsored swimathon in aid of the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk. Joined by members of the AHT’s small animal Hydrotherapy unit, the 12-strong swimming team are hoping to raise £7,500 towards a water treadmill.
Jun
Wanted: Doggy Doubles
Vet charity PDSA has launched a national photo competition to discover the UK’s top pet ‘poseurs’. Two hilarious lookalike categories form part of this year’s competition in addition to the usual ‘cutest pet’ prize. So if your dog is the doppelganger of your Dad, or your cat is the spit of a celeb, then you [...]
Jun
The Dogged Determination Of Waitrose’s Staff
A brave band of Waitrose staff are preparing to use pedal power as a way to raise funds for the service charity Hounds for Heroes and are embarking on an epic cycle journey to Paris and then back again.
Jun
Get Your Pulse Racing For Britain’s Needy Pets
Looking for a new running challenge to help you shape up this summer? Leading pet charity, The Blue Cross, has the ‘purrfect’ solution for those who want to lose a few pounds while at the same time raising pounds for sick and homeless animals cared for by the charity. The Blue Cross has 200 running [...]
Jun
Recycle Week: Every Wondered What Happens To Your Recycled Dog Food Tins?
Every day, dog lovers across the country recycle huge numbers of dog food tins – but have you ever wondered what happens to them once they are picked up and delivered to the local recycling facility?
