Chris and Mariesa Hughes live with 19 dogs and all of them are special needs. They run a very interesting and loving charity. They take… Read More »Awesome couple only adopt special needs rescue dogs (and lots of them)
UK (BUT MAYBE ELSEWHERE TOO): I’m going to think aloud. These are some thoughts about avoiding being scammed when buying a dog or cat from… Read More »Tips and tricks to avoid being scammed when buying a puppy from a breeder
A study from Utrecht University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine researched the extent of anxiety among dogs who been rescued and placed in animal shelters. They… Read More »Shelter dogs are generally still anxious after their first 12 days
Novice pet owners who adopted a dog or perhaps a cat during the extended lockdown in the UK because of the Covid pandemic are regretting… Read More »Nearly half of people aged 18-34 regret adopting a pet during Covid lockdown (UK)
The flat-faced dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs are known to have health issues and The Telegraph reports that they struggle to reach old… Read More »Life expectancy of the dog breeds (list)
Farmers are blaming irresponsible dog ownership (and breeding) which in part is due to the surge in dog adoptions during the pandemic lockdowns. It is… Read More »Irresponsible dog ownership and breeding leads to big increase in sheep-worrying in UK
The names of the Queen’s dogs, 2021 are: Candy, an elderly dorgi; Fergus, a dorgi, named after her uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon, who was killed as… Read More »What are the names of the Queen’s dogs 2021
Leaving your dog alone while you work is problematic. The pandemic is about to create a fresh problem with respect to dog ownership. Workers have… Read More »Maximum amount of time a dog should be left alone is four hours
NEWS AND COMMENT: This is an update on the viral news about the surge in dog thefts in the UK and I assume in other… Read More »Dog thieves tag targeted homes with UV paint
Don’t judge a shelter dog by its cover. It is said that this unpopular shelter dog saved the life of the man who adopted her.… Read More »Unpopular shelter dog saves life of man who adopted her
NEWS AND COMMENT: While Lady Gaga was abroad shooting a film, Gucci, directed by Ridley Scott, dog walker Ryan Fischer – taking her three French… Read More »Robbers grab Lady Gaga’s dogs after shooting dog walker in chest
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, should have adopted a rescue dog rather than an eight-month-old black female cocker spaniel, a gift… Read More »Duke and Duchess of Cambridge should have adopted a rescue dog
Joe Wicks, the fitness guru who achieved celebrity during these extensive coronavirus lockdowns while providing online exercise regimes on his YouTube channel, has made a… Read More »Joe Wicks unwisely promotes unhealthy French bulldog
Miranda Hart, 48, had an incredibly close relationship with her dog Peggy. For international visitors i.e. those who do not live in the UK, Miranda… Read More »Miranda Hart’s sadness at the passing of her beloved dog Peggy
NEWS AND COMMENT: Phoenix Rehoming are a dog rescue organisation with a presence online including on social media. They are based in Fareham, Hampshire, UK.… Read More »Private prosecution against woman to return dogs adopted from rescue organisation
As predicted by the dog rescue organisations in the UK, including the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust, people who adopted pupies for the first time… Read More »Puppies adopted during the first coronavirus lockdown are now being given up
President Macron has used his adopted rescue dog, Nemo, to urge the citizens of France to commit to caring for a companion animal for the… Read More »President Macron urges people to adopt a dog responsibly
UNITED KINGDOM-NEWS AND COMMENT: A survey of 200 dog buyers carried out by the charity Dogs Trust informs us that, currently, almost one third of… Read More »30 per cent of British dog buyers don’t care if their dog was imported illegally
NEWS AND COMMENT: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home predict that there will be an increase in the abandonment of unwanted dogs by 27% over the… Read More »Increase of 27% in cat and dog abandonments predicted for next five years
Queen Elizabeth II is 94 years old and looking like she’s going to make a 100. She likes dogs particularly corgis and has owned 30… Read More »Queen Elizabeth II has outlived all her dogs bar one