Jul
New Chair For Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Heather Love has been appointed as the new Chairman for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. This four year appointment, to begin with immediate effect, was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home which took place at its London site on Wednesday 30 June.
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
Keep Your Dog Cool As Temperatures Soar
The RSPCA is urging pet owners to make sure their four-legged friends do not frazzle in the heat this summer. With temperatures set to rise this weekend, the charity is reminding dog owners to not leave their pets in cars, conservatories or caravans while they enjoy the sunshine.
Jun
Vets Welcome European Parliament Vote For Better Dog Food Labelling
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Parliament vote to improve the labelling of food, including new country of origin labelling and a requirement to label meat from animals slaughtered without stunning (according to certain religious traditions).
Jun
Puppy Cruelty Leads To Life Ban For Nuneaton Man
A man from Nuneaton near Coventry has been convicted of animal cruelty after an investigation by the RSPCA revealed that he had beaten a puppy to death.
Jun
Notorious Dog Fighter Convicted After RSPCA Investigation
A man from South Wales has been convicted of animal cruelty offences following an investigation by the RSPCA.
Jun
Record Number Of Service Dogs Receive Complimentary Eye Exams
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) today announced record results from the third annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event held last month. Approximately 3,200 active Service Dogs received free eye exams throughout May– more than double the 1,500 that participated last year.
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.
