Mia the Husky stands proudly in front of the newly rebranded Socks Trust welcome desk at the Basildon rehoming centre as Dogs Trust takes a stand against impulse puppy purchasing by changing its name to Socks Trust, encouraging Brits to #GiveSocksNotDogs this Christmas. Championing the most conventional and possibly least returned Christmas present of all […]
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In photographs: Military dogs show their muscle
More than 40 dog and handler teams from 1st Military Working Dogs Regiment recently took part in a ‘Canine Biathlon’, designed push these partnerships to the limit! The event, in Sennelager, Germany, was a vital opportunity to demonstrate teamwork and endurance. Would the dogs be willing to work for their humans in the most demanding of circumstances? […]
Leotards for dogs are here
Why would anyone put a leotard on a dog, I hear you wonder aloud? Well, these fetching costumes are actually a mastermind of hair control. By enclosing the majority of your dog’s coat within this binding yet comfortable fabric, shedding is seriously minimised. They also look pretty amazing too. The leotard is actually called a ‘Shed Defender’, and is […]
A life in chains: neglected dogs freed🔗 –
The SPCA of Texas attended to a particularly distressing case last week; 14 dogs, malnourished and neglected at a rural property. Two puppies and ten adult dogs had been left to live outside yet imprisoned, with heavy chains attached to car axles. These had then been driven deep into the ground, offering no means of […]
Bowled over: keep your dogs hydrated this summer!💧
The world’s biggest dog bowl was revealed in Kennington Park today, 14 July 2016, as a reminder to keep our pets well watered during the hotter months. Created by Fetch.co.uk, Ocado’s online pet store, the bowl is 1 metre deep, with a diameter of four and a half metres – meaning it can hold a whooping […]