Monthly Archives: May 2009
Can You EVER Give Away a Do You Truly Love?
Goodbye, Homer By Jon Katz Homer was my good dog and everyone else’s, too. He was one of those dogs who fits most people’s image of what a great pet… Read more
Dog Impaled on 4ft Spike Survives
A dog is recovering after luckily escaping death after he impaled his leg on a 4ft spike. The fortunate Spaniel missed a main artery by just millimetres. Lucky Benson (3) … Read more
DEFRA: Why Are You So Ashamed of The Dangerous Dogs Act?
Yet again, DEFRA have weasled out of an opportunity for them to come forward and explain to the British public why we still have the most ineffective dog law, in… Read more
Pregnant woman in ‘nasty’ attack
A pregnant Cambridgeshire woman is assaulted while walking her dog in what police call a "nasty unprovoked attack".
Three arrested over dog attacks
A man and two teenagers are arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control after two incidents in Oxford.
‘Slavery’ mother-in-law is jailed
A 63-year-old woman who imprisoned her three daughters-in-law, treating them as "slaves and dogs", is jailed for seven years.
Can You EVER Give Away a Do You Truly Love?
Goodbye, HomerBy Jon KatzHomer was my good dog and everyone else’s, too. He was one of those dogs who fits most people’s image of what a great pet should be…. Read more
Dog Impaled on 4ft Spike Survives
A dog is recovering after luckily escaping death after he impaled his leg on a 4ft spike. The fortunate Spaniel missed a main artery by just millimetres.Lucky Benson (3)* knocked… Read more
Dragging claws whilst walking
Occasionally whilst we are out Coco will catch her claws on the tarmac whilst walking, giving a little scrape. It is one of her back legs but as she is… Read more
What would you do?
There is no right or wrong answer here, but I am curious what you would do in this situation. Yesterday when I went to empty the roulette machine I saw… Read more
Sheba – 5 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross
Sheba is a 5 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross and is currently on foster in Abergavenny, South Wales. She is an affectionate girl who seems to prefer women to… Read more
Cadie – 8 year old female Boxer
Cadie is an 8 year old red and white female Boxer who is looking for a new home. This lovely calm lady was a stray she is now in a… Read more
Louee – 11 month old male Boxer cross German Short-Haired Pointer
Louee is an 11 month old male brown roan sweet Boxer cross German Short-Haired Pointer. This sweet boy is being fostered in Cheshire and is currently looking for a loving… Read more
DEFRA: Why Are You So Ashamed of The Dangerous Dogs Act?
Yet again, DEFRA have weasled out of an opportunity for them to come forward and explain to the British public why we still have the most ineffective dog law, in… Read more
The Dangerous Dogs Act (again)
Interesting one, this. Ex British serviceman. Served to a VERY high level for his country. Currently stationed on the other side of the world. Wants to return to Britain. Owns… Read more
Patch – 3 year old male Jack Russell Terrier
Patch is a lovely 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier, who is currently on foster in Aberystwyth, West Wales.Patch is on foster with other dogs and cats and is great… Read more
Petition started over dog’s death
A Nuneaton couple say they have started a petition over dogs on their estate after their pet was attacked and killed.
Dog bite legal claim is dropped
A Labour Party campaigner abandons plans to sue a dog owner after claiming the pet bit his fingertip off.
Dog owners warned by coastguard
Coastguards warn dog owners to keep their pets on a lead after one woman’s pet fell 80ft off a cliff.
Joint work to target dog fouling
Police and environmental health officers join up in a drive to combat dog fouling and littering in Inverness.
need a serious rant
I apologise for ranting away or harping on again about my wrist, but I just have to get this off my chest cos its buggin me big time. Now I… Read more
breakdown cover advice needed
Hello guys can people tell me which car breakdown they would recommend, that would also include european travel – bearing in mind we will have 3 bigger dogs. i understand… Read more
Marmite is now ‘officially’ the Spread of Gods
Quote: Family see Jesus image in Marmite http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8071865.stm
Keesha – 2 year old female Japanese Akita
This is Keesha, a pretty 2 year old Japanese Akita girl placed by the FOA Trust (UK) last year, following her rescue from a death-row pound in Ireland. Currently living… Read more
Kai – 10 year old female Japanese Akita
This is Kai, a beautiful 10 year old Japanese Akita girlie in East England looking for a new home. Kai walks well on the lead, and whilst has shown to… Read more
Rocky – 2 year old male Jack Russell Terrier Cross
Rocky Rocky is a very handsome Jack Russell cross about 2 years old with smooth coat. He is very playful, needs a lot of exercise and attention and loves long… Read more
Joe – 7 year old male Greyhound
Joe is lovely Greyhound who is a total sweetie who will turn 7 years old on June 11th.We can only guess at where Joe has been since his last recorded… Read more
Basil – 1 year old male Jack Russell Terrier
Basil is about 1 year and 5 months old male Jack Russell Terrier who is fantastic. He is a very cute but energetic Jack Russell who loves to play and… Read more
Do you need a dog walker or pet sitter?
Wherever you are in the UK dogwalkingnow has someone registered nearby. Its free to post jobs on the site. Dog Walking Work, Dog Sitting Jobs, Work as a Dog Walker,… Read more
Joe – 13-14 year old male Collie cross Labrador
Joe is 13-14 year old Collie cross Labrador who is in an Oldies Club foster home in Twickenham, Middlesex. He came into our care because his previous owners decided they… Read more
DEFRA’s Enforcement Guidelines on Dangerous Dogs Not so Sweet
Defra’s Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…In a most delightful way: Dangerous Dogs Law Guidance for Enforcers issued by DEFRA in April 2009 is a riveting read; at… Read more
Siberian child ‘raised by dogs’
Russian officials take a five-year-old Siberian girl into care, saying she had apparently been "brought up" by cats and dogs.
Dog fighting fears for stolen pet
The 22-year-old owner of an English Bull Terrier stolen from her flat in Berkshire fears he may be trained and used in illegal dog fights.
Enforced diet gives dog freedom
A Jack Russell escapes the rabbit warren where he was trapped for 25 days after shedding a quarter of his weight.
Electric dog collar talks to end
The Welsh Assembly Government’s consultation on a ban on the use of electric shock dog training devices is to close.
Armed gang threat to dog walkers
A man and his friend walking a dog at night in Northamptonshire are threatened by a gang with a knife and baseball bats.
Help with my weimie
Hi everyone, I’ve not been posting much lately but do come on and read most days about three months ago I adopted a six month old weirerama male called Dane,… Read more
schutzhund peeps
The recent BBC docrapmentary "My weapon is a dog" has suggested that our nation is awash with irresponsible teenage hoodiegangs who have trained their dogs as lethal weaponry. My questions… Read more
