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What is Your Dog’s Carbon Pawprint?

In these environmentally aware times we are more inclined to think about how our impact on the earth is being felt. But what about our dogs? The website Poochandmutt.com is currently running a fun carbon pawprint survey that you might like to take part
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Andy Murray Serves Up Puppy Love

Maggie, the 12-week old Border Terrier pup owned by Brit tennis ace Andy Murray is his secret weapon as the rising star seeks to make progress in the Wimbledon tennis championship. Friends and family believe the dog has helped Murray relax before and
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New Sat Nav Collar Could Help Lost Dogs

Garmin International Inc., a leader in satellite navigation technology, today announced the DC(TM) 30, a completely redesigned GPS dog tracking collar for use with the Astro GPS Dog Tracking System. The new collar is more rugged and its antennas are positioned differently for optimal tracking. “The new
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In Times of Recession, Investors Should Consider The Pet Industry

Any investors out there wondering where to put their cash in these times of financial turbulence, look no further than the pet industry. Confirming what many involved in the pet sector have known for years, the pet business is bomb-proof, on a continuing upward curve and pretty
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Government Responsible for One Dead Dog Per Week

Dangerous Dogs Act shock: A dog dies every week in the Met police area. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request, submitted by a member of the Pet Owners Parliament, has revealed that a total of sixty dogs have died while under the care of the Metropolitan police force in little over a [...]

Welsh Electric Collar Ban Condemned as “Hasty, Premature and Unnecessary”

The Electronic Collars Manufacturer’s Associations, (ECMA), has condemned the Welsh Assembly proposal for legislation to ban electronic training collars as hasty, premature and unnecessary. Electronic training devices have been widely used for some time to improve an owner’s ability to train their animals and thus improve relationships
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Greyhound Undergoes Life Changing Veterinary Procedure

A North East vet has proved that you can mend a broken dog, by performing a life changing operation on a greyhound. Tino was in his first few weeks of race training when he broke his leg, a break which would normally end any dreams of a
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RSPCA Accused of ‘Washing its Hands’ of Puppy Farm Horror

The UK’s largest animal charity has been accused of ‘washing it hands’ after a discovery of more than 50 inbred Dalmatians - some found dead in swimming pools - was uncovered  in Cornwall. The RSPCA is quoted as having responded to a complaint by removing some dogs
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Animal Charity Welcomes Electric Collar Ban

RSPCA Welcomes the Banning of Electric Shock Dog Training Collars in Wales The decision to ban the use of electric shock collars in Wales has been warmly welcomed by the RSPCA. Elin Jones, the Minister for Rural Affairs, also announced that consideration will be
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Ever Wondered Why Pointers Point and Sheepdogs Herd?

DNA Study Unlocks Mystery to Diverse Traits in Dogs What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua possibly be related to a Great Dane? Dogs vary in size, shape, [...]

Pink Poo: Dog Owners to Be Shamed in to Picking up After Their Pets

To coincide with National Poop Scoop Week (Monday 23-Friday 27 June 2008) volunteers sick of dog fouling on one of Mansfield’s beauty spots are turning to bright pink dye to shame dog owners into picking up their pooch’s poo!The idea came from John Wood, Sherwood Forest Community ranger who supports
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Lifesaving Newfoundland to Teach Beach Safety and Responsible Dog Ownership

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Penwith District Council are today announcing plans for Bilbo, a privately owned Newfoundland dog used to promote beach safety in west Cornwall. Along with his owner, RNLI lifeguard supervisor Steve Jamieson, Bilbo will spend this summer highlighting safety messages and responsible dog ownership in
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Political Leaders Dogged By Comparisons

A UK poll has revealed that the electorate see Labour PM Gordon Brown as a St Bernard, leader of the opposition David Cameron as a Labrador and Lib Dem chief Nick Clegg as a Chihuahua. Clegg has said he is more than happy to have been compared
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Police Shoot Dog Dead After Failing to Stun it With Taser

A dog has been shot dead on a London street after police attempts to stun it with a taser failed to work. The police say the dog was a threat to the public. The dog, believed to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dog,
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Slug Pellets - My Whippet is Dead

Yesterday a story appeared here written about the death of a dog. Lawyers for the company named in Fiona’s heartfelt letter, written to try and educate and bring awareness to other dog owners following the tragic and hearbreaking death of her beloved dog, have written to us
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