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Paws for thought – the invisible threats putting pets at risk
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (635+ words) With the arrival of spring, gardens and parks burst back into life and many of us are starting to plan holidays " yet few realise this season also brings a potential rise in hidden dangers for pets. March marks National Pet…...
Senior Staffy Club secures permanent base for rescue work
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (246+ words) Senior Staffy Club has announced it has purchased its own premises, giving the volunteer-led rescue a permanent base for the first time since it was established in 2012. The charity, which focuses on rehabilitating and rehoming Staffordshire Bull Terriers aged seven…...
The woman chosen to carry on Sarah Fisher’s legacy: "She was one of my dearest friends"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (884+ words) When pioneering dog behaviour advisor and activist Sarah Fisher died earlier this year, the shock rippled through the global animal welfare community. For thousands of trainers, behaviourists and guardians, Fisher had transformed the way animals are understood, championing calm observation,…...
Read our Issue 376 for free!
2+ week, 6+ day ago (42+ words) Read our Issue 376 for free!Dogs Today Magazine Our latest issue is out, and just like we used to pass physical magazines to each other, we want to do the same now. Here's our previous issue for you to read!...
Appeal for information on underweight dog found tied to pole in West Yorkshire
3+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) An emaciated Mastiff-type dog found tied to a telegraph pole in Elland, West Yorkshire, has prompted an appeal for information from the RSPCA. The brown dog was discovered by a passerby on Thomas Street in Calderdale between 1.50pm and 2.50pm on Tuesday…...
Behaviourist gives top tips to ace recall
3+ week, 2+ day ago (567+ words) Freedom of Information data from UK police recorded 31,920 incidents of out-of-control dogs causing injury in England and Wales in 2024, a 2% increase on 2023. Ensuring a dog has a dependable recall is one of the most important aspects of basic obedience training,…...
Therapy dogs shown to reduce loneliness among psychiatric inpatients
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) The study, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, was conducted by Dr. Nancy Gee, Director for the Center for Human-Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University, alongside academic colleagues. It is described as the first research of its kind to examine the…...
Petplan Charitable Trust launches £50,000 People’s Grant
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) Petplan Charitable Trust launches "50,000 People's Grant'Dogs Today Magazine The Petplan Charitable Trust (PPCT) has announced a new "50,000 welfare grant that will, for the first time, be decided by a public vote. The initiative marks a change in how the Trust…...
Couple jailed after dozens of dogs and other animals found in appalling conditions
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) A couple from Milford Haven have been jailed after dozens of dogs and other animals were found living in filthy and unsuitable conditions at their home, with several animals suffering and some found dead. Dyfed Powys Police, the RSPCA and…...
Expert explains how to leave money to your pets after death
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) Almost half of UK adults are considering leaving money to more than just their family when they die, according to new research which shows a growing interest in providing for charities and pets as part of long-term financial planning. Research…...