Rescued by the RSPCA following a brutal beating that left him blind, Oliver, a cane corso puppy, has defied the odds and secured his forever home. In August 2023, a member of the public brought Oliver to the Hendon PDSA Pet Hospital, where he was in a collapsed state, showing clear signs of abuse. The […]
Archives for March 2024
Great Debate: Should we have a national dog warden service, away from local authority funding and control?
Take part to our Great Debate: should we have a national dog warden service, away from local authority funding and control? It’s no mystery that dog warden services across the UK grapple with disparate rules and standards adopted by various authorities. Some dog wardens are better funded than others, resulting in different standards of welfare, different rules […]
The risks of pet-diagnosing
Dr Matt Spiegle, Medical Director at Vetster, has warned pet owners against ‘pet-diagnosing’ at home… We know that the biggest concern for pet owners is for their animal’s health. As humans we often turn to self-diagnosing our symptoms. With the rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and breadth of information available online, pet owners may be […]
Expert shares tips to keep your dog safe from theft
The first steps to making pet abduction an illegal offence passed their first hurdles in Parliament recently, meaning that people who steal pets will soon face hefty fines or jail time. But how can new dog owners keep their pets safe? The experts at Petsure, have provided their top tips for dog owners to follow as petnapping goes […]
Spaniel Aid takes in 4000th Rescue Dog
Animal rescue charity Spaniel Aid is celebrating a milestone: Bobbie (main image) is the 4000th dog rescued in nine years of activity by the charity, which is run entirely by volunteers. However, celebrations are dampened by the charity’s inability to help all dogs in need due to their limited resources and the huge number of […]