The RSPCA has released new statistics that show abandonment cases have been “spiralling” amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Up to the end of October, there have been 17,838 reports of abandoned animals to the RSPCA. Without a chance in the trend, this is projected to reach 21,417 reports at the end of 2023. […]
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‘A little gem’: meet Support Dog in training Ruby
This cute little puppy being looked after by a vicar and her ex-paramedic husband is not your average pooch: one day, she will be someone’s lifeline as a Support Dog. Six-month-old Ruby the Red Fox Labrador is in the very early stages of being trained by the national charity. The cause provides and trains dogs […]
Appeal for information after attack on dog is caught on CCTV
The RSPCA is appealing for information to trace a man whose attack on a dog was captured on CCTV. The attack took place outside a retail outlet on Priory Road in Hull at around 4.30pm on Saturday, November 4. Staff at the shop reported the incident. The footage shows what appears to a French bulldog cross as […]
Six of the Best… Outdoors & Adventures
For our October issue, we sniffed out six of the best doggie products and services for adventurous hounds ready to head outdoors… Purrfects Dog Walking Bag The Purrfects Dog Walking Bag combines style and function to make stuffing your pockets on walks a thing of the past. The poop bag dispenser ensures you always have […]
Demand for exemption information grows as XL Bully ban looms
Blue Cross pet charity is calling on Defra to release information and access to the ‘exemption portal’ following its announcement of plans to Owners have been given just 12 weeks to register their dogs and secure an exemption certificate, but the Government has failed to explain and provide clarity on how owners can take action […]