Thursday, 17 March 2022

Filling a ‘doggy void’ – Borrow my Doggy unites dog owners with dog lovers to share the love!

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Have you heard about ‘Borrow my Doggy’? In the UK, it’s connecting dog owners with dog-lovers who, for whatever reason, can’t make a full-ti...
Thursday, 10 February 2022

Selective breeding of British Bulldogs and King Charles Spaniels is banned in Norway, recognising that it has caused health problems for the animals concerned

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In a landmark ruling in January 2022, Norway has banned the selective breeding of two iconic British dog breeds, the British Bulldog and the...
Thursday, 6 January 2022

Microchipping for cats is set to become law in the UK

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Since 2016, all dogs have had to be microchipped, and around nine million currently have a chip. However, it’s estimated that over a quarter...
Thursday, 25 November 2021

Cats in the news (mews?) - felines can track their owner’s location, and 250,000 are feral in the UK

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There has been a recent flurry of news stories in the UK media concerning cats, with some fascinating findings. Researchers have discovered ...
Thursday, 21 October 2021

Our roads are a serious risk for both wildlife and pets

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Sadly, thousands of animals die on our roads every year, of which only a tiny fraction are reported. Our road network in the UK runs through...
Thursday, 30 September 2021

What makes us judge some animals unfairly?

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Why do some animals have a bad reputation, and what makes us judge some creatures unfairly? Many animal lovers claim to like all animals, ho...
Thursday, 9 September 2021

SITT, stay and learn

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Dog training: something every responsible dog owner has to consider. But with so many methods and trainers, finding one right for you and yo...