Thanks to his autism assistance dog Thunda, seven-year-old Franklin and his family can enjoy normal activities like going to the park. And now other families with children with autism can follow his mum’s inspirational Instagram blog posts documenting their moving story. Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, and later with learning difficulties and […]
Archives for March 2024
Dead puppies in the freezer: horror behind £850k fraud
Diseased, dying puppies and even pups’ bodies stored in freezers were found on two separate properties, as part of a £850k fraud scheme in which making it appear that the puppies for sale had been born and reared in a family home. The RSPCA and local authority launched an investigation into puppy selling in the Essex […]
Appeal for information as bloodied dog ‘staggers into garden and collapses’
The RSPCA has launched an investigation on the circumstances surrounding an incident in Basil Street, Bradford, on Thursday 12 May. A bloodied male Staffie staggered in a garden before collapsing in a pool of blood. RSPCA Inspector Demi Hodby, who collected the dog, said, “We checked a neighbour’s CCTV and it showed Star wandering from […]
Dog mum guilt: the pressure to ‘get it right’ –
A dog trainer is speaking out about the pressure that dog owners feel to ‘get things right’ with their dog’s behaviour – resulting in what she refers to as “dog mum guilt”. Niki French, dog trainer and founder of , says, “The vast majority of people who turn to me – I’d say about 85 […]
Hot tips to keep your dog cool in heat flea treatments damage rivers As temperatures soar
As temperatures soar, Dogs Trust is offering top tips to help owners keep their canine companions cool – indoors as well as outdoors – and prevent them from overheating as the days get hotter. Dogs Trust advice includes Avoid walking or doing activities either indoors or outdoors with your dog at the hottest times of […]