I was driving home, last night, peering into the snow-covered hedges, hoping that I’d see a stray dog and be able to help. I know the dogs are out there but, most of the time, people just ignore them.
A new product from the USA could help reduce the number of dogs that remain lost and [...]

Maximus, a black labrador, has saved one of Wolverhampton’s historic pubs from flames.
Scott Hughes, proprietor of the Mitre Inn in Tettenhall, was asleep when a fire took hold on the upper floor. Thanks to Maximus scratching and barking at Scott’s door, both pub and everyone inside were saved.
With any luck, we’ll have more details on [...]

Terry Wogan, Bruce Forsythe, Joanna Lumley and other celebrities have donated sketches of their favourite dogs to be auctioned in aid of Dogs for the Disabled.
The UK charity trains dogs that help disabled people live life more independently. Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen, one of the artists, explained why he was keen to get involved:
My mother suffered with [...]

I was slightly concerned when I first heard about Beer for Dogs. My fears were soon assuaged when I found out that it’s alcohol-free and non-carbonated.
No matter how well behaved your dogs are, there’s bound to have been a time or two when you’ve seen the remnants of a cup tea lapped up or had [...]

Ever wish you could spend time with your mutts and go out? Cafe, restaurant, hotel or pub, there are just a few out there who’ll provide a genuine welcome for you and your hounds.
DoggiePubs.org.uk is an independent directory of pubs that meet three strict criteria:

where good wines and beer are well kept
where you can eat [...]

Sam, the ugliest dog in the world, whose death we reported yesterday, is remembered in a calendar from lulu.com.
Featuring photos of Sam going about his life, including two at the piano, the calendar is a great Christmas gift for all Sam fans and will help the Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society.
www.lulu.com/samdog

Sam, who won Dog Explorer’s ugliest dog competition three times in a row, has died a few days short of his 15th birthday.
A Chinese Crested Hairless, he was a wrinkly, bald, pink little thing whose unusual looks made him world famous and helped his owner, Susie Lockheed, find her fianc

December is Animal Month, as part of the UK’s Year of the Volunteer, and some of the big animal charities are going on tour to promote the benefits of volunteering with animal organisations.
One of the main aims of the tour is to encourage people to give time to activities not directly related to animal care. [...]

In some circles, it appears that fashion applies equally to dogs as shoes, boy-bands and cars. While Chihuahuas are still popular amongst the “dog as accessory” brigade, the media’s latest favourite is the Puggle.
Crossed between a Pug and a Beagle, Puggles have the cute face and wrinkled skin of a Beagle but the colour, coat [...]

Kevin McCormick is an artist who clearly shares our belief that dogs rule.
His t-shirts, posters and mugs – available at the Pure Breed Revolution website – all feature fantastic Soviet propaganda-style dog imagery. The home page’s introduction explains the premise behind his art:
You probably realize that you are a mere servant to your dog, and [...]