Sharp rise in number of abandoned dogs
31/08/2010
The number of puppies being abandoned over the past 12-months has doubled according to worrying statistics revealed by the UK's largest dog rehoming website, DogsBlog.com.
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Marmite the ‘Moggy Midwife’ is crowned Rescue Cat of the Year 2010
A cat who became a ‘Moggy Midwife’ when his pregnant owner suddenly went into labour has been named Rescue Cat of the Year 2010 in the UK’s feline Oscars.
Welfare organisations urge Argos to review their rabbit hutch range
The UK's largest domestic rabbit charity, the Rabbit Welfare Association
and Fund (RWAF) has won the backing of the PDSA and Blue Cross in their
campaign to stop the retail giant, Argos, selling rabbit hutches which
it says are harmful to the welfare of the animals.
Which cat will be the cream of this year’s Feline Oscars?
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Twenty magnificent moggies have been announced as finalists in Cats Protection’s prestigious Rescue Cat Awards ahead of an award ceremony in August.
Four cats have been shortlisted in each category – Hero Cat, Ultimate Survivor, Most Incredible Story, Best Friends and the Purina Lifetime Achievement Award.
Pets are for life...
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The campaign to allow those living in residential care and sheltered housing to have pets is making progress, as Mature Times Assistant Editor Kate Morley reports
Dog walkers asked to take a lead in following the Countryside Code
British Waterways is appealing to dog owners to stop littering the branches of Britain’s hedgerows with plastic bags filled with their pets’ poo. These smelly non biodegradable eyesores have become a common sight across the nation’s canals, parks and countryside.
Charity welcomes Parliamentary support for rights of older pet owners
Pets and people charity the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) will receive a welcome boost of support this Friday (5th March), when Nigel Waterson MP presents to the House of Commons the Second Reading of his Private Member’s Bill to increase the number of residential care and sheltered housing providers which allow pets to live with their owners.
Top tips for tip top pet weight loss!
At this time of year a lot of us are thinking about our waist lines and planning a diet, but what about our pets? At least 20% of dogs and cats are obese. It is a problem which causes animals to be at risk of many other diseases, but can be easily treated with dietary control and exercise changes. Cat, the Petstreet vet, has compiled a list of ‘Top Tips’ to help you help your pet lose weight!
The benefits of pet ownership
Countless studies have shown that owning a pet is good for your health, particularly as people get older. Pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and for those who own dogs, tend to be more active. However, as people age, it can become progressively more difficult for them to care for their pets and they often worry what will happen to their beloved companions after they are gone.
Our pets are for life!
The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) is leading a campaign, Pets for Life, to encourage sheltered housing and residential care homes to adopt pro-pet policies wherever possible. Their Chairman Elizabeth Ormerod explains.
Celebrity look-alike pets wanted!
Leading veterinary charity PDSA has launched a nationwide search for the UK’s best look-alike pet.
Perhaps your pug looks like John Sergeant or your bulldog bears a resemblance to John Prescott? Maybe your moggy is the spitting image of Jordon or your guinea pig is a dead ringer for Rupert Grint, better known as Ron Weasley from Harry Potter?
By taking a quick snap of your pet and entering it into PDSA’s annual Pets Gallery Competition you could be in with a chance of winning a digital camera and a framed photograph of your pet.
Bank holiday "rescue" dog walk in Battersea, May 25th
If you love dogs and want to help rescue those who need special "foster care" then join in the Rescue Remedies dog walk in Battersea Park, London on bank holiday Monday, May 25th. Your contribution could help raise much needed funds for ill, neglected and disadvantaged canines.
Easter bunnies in crisis!
Faced with a grim combination of isolation, unfit living conditions and soaring dental problems, the domestic rabbit is heading for crisis, according to leading UK veterinary charity PDSA.
DO put your Corgi on the stage...
No, this is not an April fool. Watford Palace Theatre is looking for a suitably royal-looking Corgi dog to make a guest appearance in its touring production of the new stage production of The Big Friendly Giant (or BFG) by Roald Dahl from April 28th to May 2nd. And the audition will be a simple obedience test - so nothing too grueling for your favourite pooch.
Dog's Trust Charity launches new veterinary scheme
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is concerned that pet health could be put at risk as owners avoid vet visits to cut costs during the credit crunch. In response, they have teamed up with Vetfone to offer its members unlimited access to professional veterinary advice over the telephone.
