A four-year-old rescue Shetland Sheepdog, Evie, was struggling to walk due to elbow dysplasia – but she can now go on walks pain-free thanks to pioneering surgery, done through tech that is used for operations on human wrists. It marks the first time this keyhole surgery was used on a non-human patient, and given the […]
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Jack of Hearts hoping to find ‘The One’ in time for Valentine’s Day
An unlucky in love Jack Russell is hoping to find ‘The One’ in time for Valentine’s Day, after over 200 days in the care of Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre. Seven-year-old Jack arrived at Battersea 217 days ago after a change in his owner’s circumstances. Sadly, since arriving at the much-loved charity, Jack has received little […]
Debunking common myths about pet adoption
Dr Tammie King, pet behaviourist at Waltham Petcare Science Institute, talks about some of the myths that may be putting people off adoption… Myth 1: Pets that need to be rehomed are ‘broken’ Be patient. No pet comes as a ready-made perfect companion, regardless of whether you buy or adopt. Adopted animals have often experienced more […]
Suspended sentence for man who let his dog become emaciated
A man from Newcastle received an eight-month suspended sentence, along with a ban from from keeping all animals for five years, for allowing his dog to become emaciated. Prosecution was brought by the RSPCA. Mark Gallagher was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court for causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet Tyson’s needs. The adult crossbreed […]
Millions pieces of litter removed by dog owners as Paws on Plastic membership soars –
Dog owners making a wonderful New Year Resolution have soared the ranks of the campaign to 23,000. The environmental dog charity encourages dog owners to pick up a couple of pieces of litter on every day, removing over 34 million pieces of litter a year from our streets, beaches, parks and countryside. Founded in Stonehaven, NE Scotland, […]