Thursday (April 11) marks National Pet Day, a day celebrating the joy pets bring into people’s lives and aims to encourage people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters. Ahead of the celebrations, Betway carried out a study to find out the most popular dog breeds across Edinburgh They used Brandwatch, a social listening tool, to analyse the total number of monthly online mentions of the favourite dog breeds over the past year. Did your dog make it into the list? Take a look through our...
Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy shot a dog after multiple aggressive dogs, one of which remains on the loose, attacked people in a neighborhood near McHenry. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded just before 6 p.m. Thursday to the area of West Heumann Drive and Stilling Boulevard in unincorporated McHenry. The sheriff’s office said they […]
The last few years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership rocket to record levels. But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup. Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallerganic dog. For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our...
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary has appealed for people to share these three lovely greyhounds’ photos to try and find them a new home. Rue, Meg and Tilly’s racing days are over and they are each in need of nice comfy homes and loving families to call their own. The sanctuary says black greyhounds always take the longest to rehome, and these three girls are sadly following that pattern - there has not been a single expression of interest form in any of them, in their three months at the shelter....
A Sheffield assistance dog charity is ramping up its efforts to give unwanted dogs a second chance, by increasing its recruitment from rescue centres. Support Dogs aims to bolster the number of rescue dogs it uses to help autistic children, adults with epilepsy, and adults with a physical disability to live safer and more independent lives. The charity is a champion for dogs who need a second chance, having sourced one in four of their dogs since 1992 from rescue centres, pounds, or owners who...
Sandra Evling accused Dr Gary Michelson of negligence after his American XL Bully allegedly charged at and attacked her and her dog in August 2022
‘Grace’s Foster Dogs’ is a family (dad Mark, mum Natalie and young daughter Grace,) dedicated to fostering rescue dogs from friends of rescue. They look after numerous dogs which have been left into pounds, found as strays, or surrendered by previous owners. While Mark and Natalie have been involved in rescue since before Grace was born, they got fully into fostering two years ago, when Natalie saw an appeal for a bulldog looking for a foster home. ‘Baxter’ was the dog’s name and, after...
The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center is running out of room for dogs. They hope the Friends of the Sierra Vista Animal Shelter's pet parade will help find homes for dogs they have ready for adoption.
When giving medications to your four-legged friends, it can often be a struggling and messy process. That's about to change with the introduction of Greenies Pill Pockets for Dogs available on Amazon today. This product is set to revolutionize the way you dispense medication to your fur baby. These all-natural Greenies Pill Pockets are designed to transform medicine time into a stress-free, delicious snack time for your pets. Crafted with natural ingredients and trace nutrients, these Pill...
Qualified plumber Josh Stringer, now 24, quit his full-time job in 2022 to start his own business, Dog Showers. It was not a planned endeavour. The idea behind installing showers to the exterior of homes in Leeds came following a conversation with his mum about the mess the pets make around the house after walks. The first shower was installed at his childhood home. And through the power of social media, Josh began getting booked for jobs. Demand for Dog Showers reached such a level that the...
A couple of new pups have arrived at Sheffield Council Stray Kennels recently. Lovely Tam and Taz, a three-year-old German Shepherd and a Patterdale puppy, are pictured below. Sign up for newsletters from The Star Many of the dogs at the council kennels have upsetting backstories and are in desperate need of a family's love and some home comforts. We took a look at a lot of the faces there in a round-up last week, all of whom are still waiting for their forever family. If you think you could...
Thursday (April 11) marks National Pet Day, a day that celebrates the joy that pets bring into people’s lives and aims to encourage people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters. Ahead of the celebrations, Betway has carried out a study to find out the most popular dog breeds across Edinburgh They used Brandwatch, a social listening tool, to analyse the total number of monthly online mentions of the favourite dog breeds over the past year. Did your dog make it into the list? Take a...