The first steps to making pet abduction an illegal offence passed their first hurdles in Parliament recently, meaning that people who steal pets will soon face hefty fines or jail time. But how can new dog owners keep their pets safe? The experts at Petsure, have provided their top tips for dog owners to follow as petnapping goes […]
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Spaniel Aid takes in 4000th Rescue Dog
Animal rescue charity Spaniel Aid is celebrating a milestone: Bobbie (main image) is the 4000th dog rescued in nine years of activity by the charity, which is run entirely by volunteers. However, celebrations are dampened by the charity’s inability to help all dogs in need due to their limited resources and the huge number of […]
Portuguese dog stripped of record as world’s oldest ever dog
Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal who 2023, has been stripped of his title as world’s oldest ever dog following a review by Guinness World Records Believed to have been born in May 1992, Bobi became the holder of a double record as both the oldest dog alive, and the oldest dog ever recorded. However, […]
Meet the Crufts Hero Dog Awards Finalists
The Kennel Club, in collaboration with Paralympian Libby Clegg, has unveiled the finalists for the Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2024. With public voting officially open, the four remarkable dogs are in the running to be crowned the UK’s most heroic canine. The four finalists have been shortlisted for their roles in supporting […]
Alabama Rot: cause, symptoms, and treatment explained as cases rise
This year has already seen ten in the UK, which can cause ulcers, kidney failure and even be fatal if left untreated. Dog experts have explained the causes, the signs and symptoms in affected dogs. Alabama rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), is a very rare but potentially life-threatening disease that blocks and […]