Staffordshire bull terrier Rocky’s owner was prosecuted for removing his ears with knife. Using electronic health data from SAVSNET’s network of more than 500 UK veterinary practices, researchers identified “a total of 132 dogs that had cropped ears between 2015 and 2022, with rates peaking in 2021”. Breeds such as the American Bulldog, Dobermann, Italian […]
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Winter Food Appeal for Ukraine’s dogs and cats
Hampshire based has just launched its ‘Winter Food Appeal for Ukraine DOGS and CATS’ to raise funds to support the abandoned companion animals left behind after people fled the conflict. The charity has been working to support the dogs and cats in Ukraine since the war began. It has already delivered over 95 tonnes of […]
Over 160 dogs saved by RNLI in 2022
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has revealed an increase in the number of animals it saved from the seas in 2022.(164) make up the vast majority of the total 209 “creature call-outs”, which included 27 dolphins, two deer, a rabbit, and a snake. Some of the stories of dogs saved by RNLI are recounted […]
Charities renew calls to close import loophole for mutilated dogs
With the launch of its new campaign the RSPCA has joined forces with to renew calls to end the import of dogs with cropped ears. While cropping a dog’s ear is illegal both in the UK and across the EU, it is not uncommon for people who wish ‘tough-looking’ dogs to buy mutilated dogs abroad, or […]
Can dogs eat bananas, strawberries, apples and tomatoes?
Much like humans, dogs are omnivores, and many enjoy having some vegetables and fruit added to their usual diet. However, some fruits – such as, for example, grapes – can be toxic to dogs, and should be entirely avoided. When it comes to other fruits such as bananas, strawberries, apples and tomatoes (yes, tomatoes are technically fruit!), […]