The is appealing for information after three spaniel puppies – now named Mary, Holly and Rudey – were found abandoned in a cardboard box beside a road in Wiltshire. The young pups, who are just weeks old, were found near a pile of rubbish in a box by the side of the B4696 near Lydiard plain […]
Archives for March 2024
Do you really need to walk your dog daily?
Do all dogs need to be walked every day? Niki French, dog trainer and founder of weighs in… Walking a dog every day is essential if you have a dog, right? Most of the time – yes absolutely. But there are instances where it might not be the right thing to do. Are daily walks […]
Blue Monday: do pets get seasonal affective disorder?
Approximately 2 million people in the UK suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but do pets get affected in the same way by these winter blues? For animals, especially dogs, who rely heavily on the outdoors for most of their exploration, the colder months could be difficult. Cliverton, experts in kennel insurance, look into how […]
New not-for-profit to tackle puppy farming in Ireland
Image by ISPCA A new not-for-profit organisation, Dog Advocacy Ireland (DAI) has launched with the ambitious aim to tackle puppy farming – as well as “the apparent disregard of statutory animal welfare legislation” – in Ireland. Dublin-based John O’Callaghan, Founder and DAI’s Trustee, said: “I’m ashamed that the Republic of Ireland is coined the ‘puppy […]
Six of the Best… gifts for you dog –
For our , we sniffed out some of the best Christmas gifts available for your dog. Christmas may have passed, but it’s not like your dog will know – and surely they won’t mind a gift! Rockster This Christmas, why not fill your best friend’s stocking with the taste and health benefits of life-enhancing ingredients with […]