Article Archive for May 2009
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 should be. He didn’t chew things he …
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 over a bird feeder in …
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 the form of 1991’s Dangerous …
A pregnant Cambridgeshire woman is assaulted while walking her dog in what police call a "nasty unprovoked attack".
A man and two teenagers are arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control after two incidents in Oxford.
A 63-year-old woman who imprisoned her three daughters-in-law, treating them as "slaves and dogs", is jailed for seven years.
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. He didn’t chew things he …
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 over a bird feeder in …
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 at the side of …
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 a £5 note lying on the …
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 men, she can be left …
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 great foster home in Wakefield. …
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 new home. He adores …
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 the form of 1991’s Dangerous …
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 3 dogs which are banned. Refuses (rightly) …
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 with both.He was quite nervous …
A Nuneaton couple say they have started a petition over dogs on their estate after their pet was attacked and killed.
A Labour Party campaigner abandons plans to sue a dog owner after claiming the pet bit his fingertip off.
Coastguards warn dog owners to keep their pets on a lead after one woman’s pet fell 80ft off a cliff.
Police and environmental health officers join up in a drive to combat dog fouling and littering in Inverness.
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 didnt have a particulariy good time …
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 the RAC/AA/Green flag have their own fleet …
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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 in Lanarkshire with two children, …
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 have dog aggression in the …
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 country walks. He …
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 race in 2004. Joe turned …
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 see the great outdoors. He …
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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 no longer wanted him. As …
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 long last, with all the …
Russian officials take a five-year-old Siberian girl into care, saying she had apparently been "brought up" by cats and dogs.
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.
A Jack Russell escapes the rabbit warren where he was trapped for 25 days after shedding a quarter of his weight.
The Welsh Assembly Government’s consultation on a ban on the use of electric shock dog training devices is to close.
A man and his friend walking a dog at night in Northamptonshire are threatened by a gang with a knife and baseball bats.
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,
when we had him he was extremely …
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 are:
Bitework – how long to train, …
