We were definitely not getting another dog; five was enough as it was. Looking online one day, an article caught my eye concerning a small animal charity called .Curious, I followed up some YouTube videos of the shelter and the dogs and my heart melted. Fur thick with snow, the air thick with howls, and […]
Archives for March 2024
Dogs Today cover star Molly wins animal OBE
The perfect combination of cleverness and loyalty makes Molly the ideal assistance dog to her owner Lucy Watts MBE, and now she has been recognised for this incredible devotion at one of the highest levels. Molly has just been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit, which is the animal equivalent of an OBE. Only 14 animals, including four […]
World’s first city bus tour for dogs hits London
All-aboard for the big green bus, the ‘K9’ Routemaster which will take dogs (and their owners) to the best spots across London – from those rich in the canine history of the capital, to the most beautiful of the city’s parks. Passengers can enjoy onboard commentary for the educational aspect – learning about the Corgis of Buckingham […]
Research shows how dogs mirror our personalities
Recent scientific research has produced evidence which supports the idea that our pet canines have the capability and intuition to take on the personality of their owners. Researchers in Austria believe that dogs have the emotional understanding to mirror the anxiety and negativity of their owners. Not only this, but there is also a belief […]
Can you help prove to Government that Assistance Dogs are good for the bottom line?
I am trying to pull together a Government briefing document – very quickly – to make the case that when people are enabled with a well-trained assistance dog it actually saves the country money. Can you help me prove what we all already know? Have you looked at this already? Any other countries done this […]