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MAY 7, 2021

EVERY DOG OWNER IN UK ISSUED URGENT WARNING WHICH COULD COST THEM THEIR PET
Between 2018 and 2020, there were 164 cases of Staffordshire bull terriers reported stolen by their owners making them the most stolen breed. >>

MAY 5, 2021

DOG RAISES ALARM TO SAVE CAT STUCK DOWN WELL IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
A cat has been rescued after a dog reacted to her meows coming from a ledge 20ft (6m) underground. >>

APRIL 29, 2021

DOG THEFT: SIMPLE TIPS TO STOP YOUR PUPPY BEING PINCHED
It’s impossible to scroll on Instagram for more than a minute at the moment without seeing someone’s brand new puppy. >>

APRIL 29, 2021

UK’S MOST POPULAR DOG-RELATED PUB NAMES RANKED – AND WHY THE TRADITION BEGAN
As pubs enter their third week of business and gear up for indoor service, Team Dogs takes a look at the many boozers with names dedicated to our four-legged friends. >>

APRIL 23, 2021

FRENCH SPECIAL FORCES DOG AWARDED TOP UK GALLANTRY MEDAL
A French special forces dog called Leuk was on Friday awarded a British animal charity’s top award for gallantry, after he saved lives by cornering insurgents during an anti-terrorist operation in Mali. >>

APRIL 19, 2021

LOST CAT FOLLOWS HIKERS TO TOP OF 10,000 FT MOUNTAIN
Two hikers were left astonished after they were followed to the top of a 10,000 ft mountain by a lost cat. >>

APRIL 15, 2021

CAT OWNERS MAY BE FORCED TO MICROCHIP PETS AS UK THEFTS SOAR
Millions of cat owners could be expected to get their cats microchipped or face fines under new government plans as the number of felines being stolen has risen sharply during the pandemic. >>

APRIL 14, 2021

WARNING TO DOG OWNERS OVER RISE IN DEADLY VIRUS
Parvovirus is reported to be on the rise among pets in the UK and owners have been warned to look out for signs. >>

APRIL 11, 2021

PUPPY OR RESCUE – IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START TRAINING YOUR DOG
Canine behaviour expert Karen Wild shares her thoughts on when you should start training your dog. >>

APRIL 10, 2021

HOW LONG SHOULD MY DOG BE WALKED FOR?
Dog owners have been issued guidance on how long different breeds need to be walked for after research found many are under-exercised. >>

APRIL 3, 2021

BEACHES THAT ARE DOG FRIENDLY ACROSS THE UK
Now that lockdown restrictions have started to ease, it means we can finally start seeing loved ones again. >>

MARCH 28, 2021

25 HARDEST CAT BREEDS TO TAKE CARE OF
Some cats require more time and effort, both physically and mentally, to look after than others due to their varying needs. >>

MARCH 25, 2021

EASTER WEEKEND: DOGS TRUST ISSUE ADVICE TO PET OWNERS ABOUT HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SAFELY
With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends. >>

MARCH 24, 2021

NATIONAL CAT AND DOG FOOD SHORTAGE DUE TO PANDEMIC, BREXIT AND LOCKDOWN PET RISE
Pet owners are being asked to shop responsibly as stocks run low on suppliers’ shelves. >>

MARCH 23, 2021

NEW STUDY SHOWS EXTENT OF DOG OBESITY PROBLEM IN THE UK
The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study of canine obesity which reveals both the extent of the problem, and the risk factors. >>

MARCH 23, 2021

MISSING CAT REUNITED WITH FAMILY AFTER 14 YEARS – THANKS TO MICROCHIP
A cat who went missing almost 14 years ago has been reunited with his family, with the help of a microchip. >>

MARCH 20, 2021

INCREDIBLE STORY OF HOW PICKLES THE DOG SAVED THE 1966 WORLD CUP FOR ENGLAND
Pickles solved one of Scotland Yard’s biggest investigations after returning the 1966 World Cup when it went missing … >>

MARCH 15, 2021

THE UK’S MOST POPULAR DOG AND CAT BREEDS DURING LOCKDOWN – REVEALED
The most popular pet names and breeds have been revealed. >>

MARCH 11, 2021

DOG-FRIENDLY OFFICES ARE COMING TO POST-LOCKDOWN MANCHESTER TO COMBAT ‘SEPARATION ANXIETY’
Bruntwood Works has made all of its coworking and serviced office spaces canine friendly. >>

MARCH 11, 2021

MILITARY VETERAN WITH PTSD SAYS SUPPORT DOG ‘SAVED HIS LIFE’
A military veteran suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder believes being paired with a support dog saved his life. >>

MARCH 5, 2021

THESE 10 DOG BREEDS ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO BE STOLEN IN THE UK
New data from GoCompare has revealed the UK’s most popular lockdown dog breeds, who are prime targets for thieves.. >>

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

DOUBLE-CROSSING CATS WILL NOT CHOOSE OWNERS OVER THEIR ENEMIES, STUDY FINDS
Many cat owners accept they are not always the most attentive of pets. >>

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

THE REAL COST OF OWNING A DOG OR CAT
This is how much it costs to own a dog or cat, from pet insurance to food costs. >>

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

SCIENTISTS HAVE NAMED THE WORLD’S CUTEST DOG BREED
Scientists have confirmed what they believe is the cutest dog breed. >>

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

10 WAYS TO HELP KEEP YOUR PET SAFE AFTER RISE IN DOG THEFTS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE
There’s been a huge increase in dog thefts across Carmarthenshire amid a rise in demand for pets. >>

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

MAX THE DOG AWARDED CANINE EQUIVALENT OF AN OBE AFTER HELPING ‘THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE’
The 13-year-old English springer spaniel and social media star will be the first ever pet to receive an Order of Merit. >>

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

MEATY MEALS AND PLAY STOP CATS KILLING WILDLIFE, STUDY FINDS
Millions of pet cats are estimated to kill billions of animals a year but grain-free food can change cat behaviour. >>

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

WOULD-BE THIEF ATTEMPTS TO STEAL WOMAN’S GUIDE DOG
A woman has spoken of the “frightening and traumatic” moment a man tried to steal her guide dog while it was exercising off-lead. >>

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

VETS ISSUE WARNING TO UK DOG OWNERS OVER DEADLY DISEASE
Dog owners in the UK are being warned to be careful when out walking with their pets. >>

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

10 UK CITIES WITH THE HAPPIEST DOGS
These areas have been praised for their pet shops and spacious parks. >>

JANUARY 29, 2021

LANDLORDS CAN’T AUTOMATICALLY BAN TENANTS FROM HAVING PETS THANKS TO RULE CHANGE
Tenants can no longer be automatically stopped from having a pet in their rental property. >>

JANUARY 29, 2021

LONDON NAMED PET CAPITAL OF EUROPE
London has been listed as Europe’s most pet-friendly city, thanks to its 164 dog-friendly parks, 240 pet grooming businesses and 172 pet daycare options in a new report by mortgage experts at money.co.uk >>

JANUARY 23, 2021

WHY CAN’T WE RESIST PUPPY DOG EYES?
It’s no accident that your heart melts when dogs gaze into your eyes — it’s simply a fact of thousands of years of evolution and selection… >>

JANUARY 22, 2021

WHY A DOG (OR CAT) IS YOUR BRAIN’S BEST FRIEND
While travelling the world doing research for my new book, I realised something rather extraordinary. >>

JANUARY 17, 2021

INJURED DOG OWNER SPENDS £300 ON X-RAYS AND VETS FOR HIS LIMPING LURCHER BILL – ONLY TO LEARN HE WAS ONLY COPYING HIM OUT OF SYMPATHY
This is the heartwarming moment a dog imitates his injured owner’s limp out of sympathy as he walks beside him. >>

JANUARY 17, 2021

WHY YOU’RE STROKING YOUR CAT COMPLETELY WRONG (AND HOW TO DO IT RIGHT)
What’s the best way to stroke a cat? Answer: probably not the way you’re doing it. >>

JANUARY 8, 2021

ALL UK PET OWNERS ISSUED URGENT WARNING OVER NEXT 48 HOURS
Cats are especially at risk of poisoning from antifreeze at this time of the year, which can be fatal for them even in small amounts. >>

JANUARY 6, 2021

COUNCIL URGED TO RELAX RESTRICTIONS FOR DOG WALKERS AS NEW LOCKDOWN BEGINS
The RSPCA has renewed calls for local authorities – including the Isle of Wight Council – to consider easing some locally-imposed rules on where dogs can be exercised to help dog walkers comply with lockdown rules and stop the spread of COVID-19. >>

JANUARY 6, 2021

8 BEST DOG BREEDS FOR OWNERS WHO WORK FROM HOME
Plus tips on how to get along together during the day. >>

JANUARY 4, 2021

EVERY DOG AND CAT OWNER IN UK ISSUED URGENT WARNING FOR JANUARY
In fact, over half of all dogs in the UK are obese, meaning that they could live two years less than healthier dogs. >>

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