In a renting reform White Paper published on 15 June, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced that the Government is seeking to change the law in order to prevent landlords having blanket pet bans on rented property. The announcement comes about a year and a half since a change in the , which eliminated blanket […]
Archives for March 2024
Interview: ‘Mr Wise’, senior military dog handler in Ukraine
Mr. Wise, please tell, what military cynologists and their four-legged colleagues do and what the peculiarities of their work are. Military cynologists, in addition to feeding, training and working with service dogs, must still be able to do all the work that every military person must do: know their country’s laws on when weapons […]
Spot the unusual support dog – Digby the Dalmatian!
Digby the Dalmatian has the kind of head-turning good looks that make him stand out from the pack. But there’s more to Digby than just his spots: he’s the first dog of his breed to qualify as an assistance dog with Support Dogs, and is busy transforming the life of owner/client Katie Baldock. Katie, aged […]
Appeal for information as Bedlington terrier found in shocking state
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a Bedlington terrier around six years of age, severely matted and with badly infected ears, was found wandering on a busy town bypass at Guisborough, North Yorkshire. After spotting the dog – now named Malcom – a bus driver on the way back to the depot took him […]
Five risks to your pets’ safety over the Jubilee Weekend –
Ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, resident vet Dr Anna Foreman has revealed her top five risks that pet owners should be conscious of when taking their pet to any Jubilee celebrations over the coming days, from loud noises to travelling. Loud noises – Some dogs and cats tend not to be phased by loud noises […]