A man from Cardiff who failed to get treatment for his dog as an orthopaedic metal plate became exposed in her leg has been given an 18-week prison sentence in December, suspended for two years. The man had been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to the dog, Luna, on 7 July 2022. The prosecution […]
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Dog walks booklet helps charity fighting to survive
A dog lover has produced her own booklet of walks to raise money for a charity in crisis. Emily Rawlins, aged 46, of Todmorden, West Yorkshire, wrote and designed Dog plods from Tod to support which may have to close unless it can raise £300,000 for a new premises. Emily said, “I spent a lot of time […]
The Truffle Hunt
“Dammit Axel! What’s that in your mouth?” I exclaimed while looking down to find my Miniature Schnauzer aggressively chomping on a discarded chicken bone. A furious battle ensued, and I emerged the victor, managing to pull the remnants from his mouth and tossing them aside. This was a battle I fight often while walking Axel […]
Appeal for information on puppies abandoned just before Christmas
The is appealing for information after three spaniel puppies – now named Mary, Holly and Rudey – were found abandoned in a cardboard box beside a road in Wiltshire. The young pups, who are just weeks old, were found near a pile of rubbish in a box by the side of the B4696 near Lydiard plain […]
Do you really need to walk your dog daily?
Do all dogs need to be walked every day? Niki French, dog trainer and founder of weighs in… Walking a dog every day is essential if you have a dog, right? Most of the time – yes absolutely. But there are instances where it might not be the right thing to do. Are daily walks […]