Winston, a Yorkshire Terrier from Leeds, has made a recovery from long-term chest problems, no he lives in a smoke-free home.
After forty years of smoking, his owner Dot, gave up last May. Since then, Winston has had a new lease of life! Dot told the PDSA - who had been treating Winston - about the […]

Jay, a three year old Border Collie, has been recruited by Central Scotland Fire and Rescue to help detect and prevent arson.
With special protective boots, to protect his paws at recent fire scenes, Jay will alert his handlers to the presence of petrol and other substances used to deliberately fuel fires. Jay will also visit […]

Deliberate poisoning is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two beloved family dogs near Ironbridge, Shropshire.
Clio, an eleven year old black Labrador, and Jessie, an eleven month old Springer Spaniel, began to fit on Friday evening. Within a few hours they were dead.
Their owners, Richard and Dawn Hodge, told the Shropshire Star newspaper […]

Despite a protest, in which more than 100 dogs and their owners marched across Porthtowan beach near Truro, dogs are now banned from a number of Cornwall’s beaches.
Local dog owners formed the Porthtowan Dog Group to protest against the ban but were unsuccessful. Carrick District Council, the area’s local authority, cited risk of infection and […]

While you’re munching on chocolate this Easter, make sure your dogs stay well clear, the RSPCA warns.
Tim Miles, RSPCA chief veterinary adviser, said:
“If you give in and feed your dog chocolate which is meant for humans, you risk poisoning your dog and it could even die.
“If you want to give your dog the occasional chocolate […]

According to the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists, America is getting close to National Pooper Scoopers week (starts April 24).
This story is surprising for two reasons:

there are people whose business is to look after your dog’s business
there is a trade body for professional dog poo cleaners.

Now, I hate cleaning up dog mess. With four […]

Duke, a twelve month old Jack Russell who went missing a week ago, has turned up under the bonnet of his owner’s car.
Tom and Doris Whitney, of Kidderminster, heard Duke’s barking after he’d disappeared but never managed to trace him to the garage. Doris told the Express and Star newspaper:
“We kept hearing him bark, and […]

Max, a black Labrador from Bewdley in Worcestershire, has saved his owners from a fire in their flat.
His owners, Roberta Marshall and George Fowler, had removed the battery from their smoke alarm. Thankfully, Max’s barking woke them and they were able to get out in time.
Roberta told the Express and Star newspaper:
“We owe our lives […]

Dogs Trust has opened its latest rehoming centre, in Harefield, London, with the help of What Not to Wear’s Trinny Woodall.
The centre has been designed to provide a far better experience for both dogs and visitors, than seen before. Set in 16 acres of farmland, seventy-five glass-fronted kennels, featuring underfloor heating, will be home to […]

Battersea Dogs Home desperately needs your blankets.
Blankets are an important commodity for any dog rehoming centre, as explained on the Battersea website:
“We use over 1,000 blankets a day, as they are changed twice a day, sometimes more if required, to keep the dogs warm and comfortable. Some of the dogs use their blankets as playtime […]