A Saluki cross called Flo was described as a “walking skeleton” when she was rescued from a Welsh puppy farm in March 2021. A year on, she is unrecongnizable – and living the best life. Flo was one of 21 dogs rescued from a site in South Wales following a South Wales Police warrant, and […]
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Pet owners spend more money on their pets than on themselves, research suggests
Research by suggests that Brits spend an average of almost £500 on luxury items each year… for their dogs! According to a survey conducted in February by Research Without Borders, over two thirds of pet owners will spend more money on their pet than on themselves. People aged 18-24 are willing to spend more money […]
Dog used in illegal hunts struggles to find home due to facial scarring
Five-year-old lurcher cross Bronco is struggling to find a new home, and staff at the RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre, in County Durham, fear his facial scarring may be putting off potential adopters. Bronco was rescued alongside six other dogs in a joint operation in Greater Manchester by the RSPCA and Cheshire Police, who were investigating […]
How many canine toxins do you recognise? Take the survey
In 2019, nearly 11,000 people rang the about . This included enquiries involving over 16,000 toxic agents. These cases require immediate management and can potentially lead to death. Research in the US found that only 52% of the population could identify potential toxins. However, the knowledge of the public in the United Kingdom is currently unknown. My […]
Can weather affect a dog’s mood and behaviour?
Can weather affect your dog’s mood and behaviour? Carolyn Menteith, behaviourist at , weighs in… Grey skies, thunder, heavy rainfall all have an impact on your dog’s mood and behaviour, similar to the effect bad weather can have on humans’ energy and mood. Our canine companions can all have their own unique quirks when it comes […]