Merry Christmas to all pet owners…we hope you enjoy the feast 🙂
Author: Jasmine Kleine
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Download Your Copy of K9 Magazine’s 79th Issue Here!
Whether you’re looking to read on the go or at home, K9 Magazine has an edition just for you. With Issue 79 hot off the internet press (is that a thing?) we’d love to hear your thoughts on our latest edition to make sure as we move into 2015 we’re giving you everything you’d like from us.
Download your tablet friendly or flash edition here today and be sure to check back in and let us know…but before we finish up for the year we’d like to say…
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Celebrity Dog Owners Get Behind Campaign for Better Dog Health
Celebrity dog lovers Damon Scott and Craig Revel Horwood are getting behind a campaign calling for more regulations to help improve the long term health of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Owners of 13-year old Sophie, a Cavalier Damon rescued a little over five years ago the showbiz couple are supporting the petition organiser Margaret Carter who says “many people wrongly believed losing the BBC’s Crufts’ coverage was a watershed but most breeders continue to mate Cavaliers that are untested. Even puppy farmers are able to register their litters with the Kennel Club.”
Sophie is known as the ‘wonder dog’ at her family vets. From her first visit in such poor health the vet gave her two weeks to live, Damon has done whatever was needed to keep her happy and healthy.
The couple cherish each day with her having recently been diagnosed with Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) which is a degenerative disease of the heart valves that leads to congestive heart failure. In 2009 a report by a leading veterinary cardiologist stated that 50 per cent of Cavaliers develop MVD heart murmurs by their fifth birthday. It is the biggest killer of Cavaliers under 10.
Craig and Damon were told recently that Sophie, who has MVD, has months to live.
Craig says, “She is the most beautiful little girl. We need to make sure all Cavaliers are MRI scanned and heart tested before breeding,”
Damon, a life long dog owner said, “We’re backing the petition because we thank our lucky stars for every day we have with Sophie. She’s my little girl and Craig and I are passionate about animal welfare and the lives of all dogs. This campaign is focused on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, but we want every dog to be healthy on the inside, rather than for the focus to be on how they look on the outside.”
Damon continues, “The life of a Cavalier is one where owners know their dog will have an inherited health problem and that’s surely wrong. This petition isn’t designed to cause a disruption to the business of The Kennel Club. We want to enforce better health regulations for the breed. Otherwise the Cavalier is just a dying breed and it’s scandalous if we, as a nation of dog lovers, sit back and let this continue.”
Craig, Damon and Sophie will soon be joined by Pippa, a Cavalier they’re adopting if their introduction goes well.
Damon says, “Sophie’s health problems don’t put us off her breed. We love Cavaliers and Craig knew I would fall in love if I met one at the Battersea Collars & Coats Ball, but dog owners in generations to come should get to know this wonderful breed for their spirit and fun nature, not because of their health problems and the way to achieve this is to bring the breed back to health, not by ignoring the problem.”
Get behind the campaign and make your voice heard by signing today: https://www.change.org/p/the-uk-kennel-club-stop-registerin-g-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-puppies-unless-their-parents-are-mri-scanned-and-heart-tested
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Stars Turn Out for London Tinsel and Tails Fundraiser
Comedian Bill Bailey and Call the Midwife’s Helen George joined over 200 people for a fundraiser in Hammersmith, West London to help raise money for abused and neglected animals last night as The Mayhew Animal Home held its third annual fundraising event, Tinsel and Tails, at St Paul’s Church in London.
The guests were wined and dined during a fun-filled festive evening of entertainment including a luxury celebrity hosted auction and raffle with a fantastic selection of prizes including holidays to Morocco, the South of France, and a solid silver bracelet and earrings, from Andrew Prince, a designer who has made jewellery for Downton Abbey. He donated the items in memory of his dog Gooseberry who sadly passed away.
Bill, who has five rescue dogs, a cat, some pigeons, a parrot and a snake, said: “This is a fantastic event which raises awareness of the plight of rescue animals. When we got our rescue dogs they were just skin and bone but we helped them make a full recovery. I’m so glad we have the Mayhew to help rescue pets like these. They do a magnificent job.”
Photography by Bonnie Baker
Helen George and actor Peter Egan was amongst those performing readings during a fun-filled festive evening of entertainment to help neglected and abandoned pets. Screen siren, Sylvia Syms – now 80-years-old – also gave a reading alongside her daughter, Beatie Edney, also an actress.
Sylvia is a lifelong supporter of the Mayhew and recently adopted a dog called Bunny, who came into the rescue centre with a distressing skin condition. She is now making a full recovery. The Mayhew’s four legged friends – past and present – were out in force on the red carpet.
Volunteer Awards were awarded in ten categories including foster carer of the year which went to Kevin and Irene Barrett. Outstanding contribution went to Laressa Kelly.
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Strictly Come Dancing Judge Backs Campaign for Healthier Cavaliers
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and other celebrities, including TV presenter Lisa Riley, celebrity chef Richard Corrigan and Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead have joined 2,500 campaigners urging the Kennel Club to take control of a health crisis among Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
A lack of screening means more and more Cavaliers are falling victims to heart problems and another painful condition caused when the dog’s skull is too small to accommodate its brain causing fluid-filled cavities that destroy the spinal cord.
Cavalier lovers, including Craig Revel Horwood and his partner Damon Scott, were told recently their Cavalier Sophie, who has MVD, has months to live. Craig said: “She is the most beautiful little girl. We need to make sure all Cavaliers are MRI scanned and heart tested before breeding,”
The pair claim the Kennel Club is not doing enough to ensure that Cavaliers are screened for Mitral Valve Disease and Syringomyelia before they are bred from leading Cavalier lovers to launch this petition and ask the question ‘has the KC learnt nothing?’
Despite labelling itself “the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health and welfare of all dogs”, campaigners say the Kennel Club has failed to take a strong stance, despite outrage after the TV documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed that showed Cavaliers screaming in pain. This resulted in the BBC ditching its coverage of Crufts in 2008.
“The Cavalier is in serious trouble and the Kennel Club needs to do much more. Mandatory testing for both these conditions is the bare minimum,” says Jemima Harrison, the documentary’s director.
“How many more scientists need to raise the alarm before something is done? How many more Cavaliers have to suffer before we see real action to save this breed?”
A “Cavalier” attitude to health and welfare
“Many people wrongly believed losing the BBC’s Crufts’ coverage was a watershed but most breeders continue to mate Cavaliers that are untested. Even puppy farmers are able to register their litters with the Kennel Club,” reveals Margaret Carter, petition organiser and Cavalier campaigner.
KC and breeders blame everyone but themselves including owners
“There is a voluntary MRI screening scheme for CM/SM but most of the small number of breeders who do scan don’t submit their results to it,” concedes Carter. The need for an official scheme for MVD was agreed in 2008 but nothing has materialised, showing there is no genuine will for reform.”
The Signatories
Catherine Farnsworth bought two-year-old Kookie the Cavalier from a Kennel Club assured breeder. “Kookie’s parents were not tested. He started showing severe symptoms of CM/SM at just four months old,” she recalls. “On bad days, he is very vocal. It’s distressing to watch and I worry about the long-term impact of the medication.”
Kookie, pictred above
Mother-of-three Charlotte Mackaness says her family was distraught when their first Cavalier died of MVD. “Just months later our two-year-old, Beebee, was diagnosed with CM/SM. Like many with SM, much of Beebee’s pain is around the head and neck so my children can’t play with her like before.
“The Kennel Club is all talk,” she continues. “The breed club seems exactly the same. Pet owners understand testing isn’t a guarantee. All we ask is breeders do everything possible to reduce the risk.
“Beebee’s breeders have won several Crufts’ Best of Breed titles and came highly recommended from a Cavalier Club puppy coordinator but we’ve since learnt their health record is far from ideal. While they collect trophies, all our darling dog has to look forward to is a life of pain.”
Beebee, pictured above
What is Mitral Valve Disease?
MVD is a degenerative disease of the heart valves that leads to congestive heart failure. In 2009 a report by a leading veterinary cardiologist stated that 50 per cent of Cavaliers develop MVD heart murmurs by their fifth birthday. It is the biggest killer of Cavaliers under 10.
What is Chiari-like malformation/Syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia (SM) is a painful neurological condition most often seen in Cavaliers, although other breeds like their close relations the Brussels Griffon are also seriously affected. It is often attributed to Chiari-like malformation (CM) of the skull. Put in lay man’s terms, the skull is too small for the brain causing severe pain and forming fluid-filled that cavities that destroy the spinal cord.
Get behind the campaign and make your voice heard by signing today: https://www.change.org/p/the-uk-kennel-club-stop-registerin-g-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-puppies-unless-their-parents-are-mri-scanned-and-heart-tested
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TV Personality Calls For Tougher Justice For Puppy Farmers
“If people saw behind the scenes at a puppy farm they would be shocked.”
TV presenter and ambassador for dogs calls for stiffer penalties for puppy farmers
Animal loving TV presenter Paul O’Grady has spoken out at his disgust at the shocking conditions puppy farms dogs are forced to endure.
Paul spoke about the horrors of puppy farming and the imported puppy trade at the RSPCA Animal Hero Awards, ahead of the launch of the charity’s #NotAPresent campaign this week.
Paul, known for his work on ITV’s For The Love of Dogs, said: “The puppy farms that exist both in this country and abroad are just shocking. They are harrowing and dreadful.
“The RSPCA do wonderful work and all I can say is thank God for them. They are fighting a battle, really fighting a battle.
“Through my work I see the good side of people as well as the bad side and believe you me there are things we wouldn’t dare show on TV because it is just too harrowing. It is just dreadful.”
He added: “We have got a responsibility to animals and we are here to care for them, not to abuse them. Until the judicial system changes and starts giving out stiffer penalties, puppy farmers and the like will get away with murder and we have to stop it.”
The RSPCA has already taken 30% more calls concerning puppy farms and the puppy trade so far this year, compared to the whole of 2013.1
The RSPCA this week launched the #NotAPresent campaign, which warns people against buying puppies as presents as it could fuel the trade in farmed and illegally imported puppies by people who put making money before animal welfare.
Violet Owens, RSPCA campaigns manager, said: “Many puppies are bred purely for profit and the sad fact is that while there continues to be such high demand for puppies, particularly the desirable pure-bred or fashionable crossbreed puppies, there will be puppy traders willing to exploit this fact.
“Puppy traders often go to extreme lengths to make their illegal operations appear legitimate to unsuspecting buyers. Some rent houses to make it appear as if the puppies have grown up in a home environment. Others post multiple adverts on the internet sites while using separate mobile phones for each breed advertised to disguise the huge numbers they are selling.”
The RSPCA is now calling on MPs in England to develop legislation that tackles the root causes of the problem by cutting off the illegal trade and ensuring increased accountability and monitoring of anyone who breeds puppies.
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Fat, Badly Behaved Dogs Lead UK In To Animal Welfare Disaster
UK pet nation heading for animal welfare disaster
Lack of training and socialisation causing behaviour meltdown in 250,000 dogs
…and fat pets are fast becoming the majority with 5.5. million fed fatty treats
Badly behaved and overweight pets are fuelling a pet welfare crisis in Britain, according to the annual PAW Report from vet charity PDSA.
The latest Report reveals some shocking findings with a rise in dog aggression directed both at humans and others pets, and concerns relating to destructive behaviour, both caused by a cocktail of boredom, lack of training and socialisation and worryingly low levels of regular exercise. A quarter of a million dogs are behaving aggressively towards people every week. And dog hostility towards other pets, including attacks, rising annually to over 600,000.
The Report also shows that pet obesity levels are continuing to increase. 80% of vets and vet nurses now predict there will be more overweight pets than healthy pets in five years time, and with 5.5 million pets being fed fatty treats the pet obesity epidemic is set to balloon.
Another staggering finding is that 2.4 million dogs in the UK are not given the opportunity to safely exercise off the lead outside of the home or garden on a daily basis – with over 800,000 of these dogs never going for walks. This can lead to destructive behaviour and anxiety, as well as aggression and is also contributing to the rise in pet obesity.
These statistics are taken from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report*, the largest ever annual assessment of pet welfare (which has surveyed 21,000 pet owners over the past four years). Produced in conjunction with YouGov, the 2014 PAW Report exposes a grave lack of understanding when it comes to meeting some of the most basic of pets’ needs, says PDSA Head of Pet Health and Welfare, Nicola Martin: “We are undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers, with four out of five pet owners stating they feel physically or mentally healthier because of their pet.
“However, our latest findings reveal that anti-social behaviour in dogs continues to rise due to a worrying lack of training, socialisation and exercise. Owners are sadly continuing to feed the wrong types of food with portion sizes out of control. Preventative health is also a major concern – the basics such as vaccinations and neutering are often ignored by owners, leaving their pets vulnerable to a wide range of deadly diseases.”
In response to these findings and in an effort to gain an even deeper understanding of the health and happiness of UK pets, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to take part in its Big Pet Survey: pdsa.org.uk/bigpetsurvey. The charity aims to build the biggest ever insight into the wellbeing of the pet nation.
Nicola continues: “The more people that take the survey and share their views with us, the more we can identify the most vital and pressing pet welfare issues, and provide the right support and solutions to help make improvements.”
Key findings from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report:
Dog Behaviour
1.5 million dogs are not properly ‘socialised’ as puppies – which involves exposing them to everyday sights and sounds before 12 weeks of age.
62% of pet owners having been concerned or frightened by another dog’s behaviour
250,000 dogs are showing aggressive behaviour towards people every week and 30% of pet owners reporting they have been bitten or attacked by a dog
Over half of veterinary professionals report an increase in levels of dog on dog attacks
Over 800,000 dogs never being taken for off the lead walks, and nearly 250,000 never even walked on a lead
Obesity
5.5 million pets still being fed fatty treats, fuelling the pet obesity epidemic
80% of veterinary professionals predict there will be more fat pets than healthy weight pets in five years time
Owners over 55 are least likely to seek vet advice regarding their pet’s diet.
Preventative Health
Millions of pets still at risk of deadly diseases, such as parvovirus, due to lack of vaccinations and neutering
Just 66% of dog owners are aware that microchipping will soon be compulsory in England and Wales
Pet Ownership
5 million pet owners did no research at all before taking on their pet with many largely unaware of the specific needs of their chosen pet
25% of pet owners would consider getting a puppy from a puppy farm where there welfare needs are unlikely to have been properly met
86% of pet owners believe online sales of pets should be regulated
For more information, and to take part in the next PAW Report, visit www.pdsa.org.uk/bigpetsurvey
Photo by swong95765
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American Veterinary Medical Association says ‘Prevent Dog Attacks By Not Focusing on Breed’
Across the country, some communities have attempted to reduce the incidence of dog bites by enacting breed-specific legislation that bans the ownership of certain types of dogs. Most recently, residents of Aurora, Colorado, voted in November to uphold their nine-year ban on pit bull type dogs in the city.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), however, breed-specific legislation is an ineffective way to reduce the number of dog bites in a community, unfairly targeting dogs that have done nothing wrong and providing a false sense of security while leaving the root causes of dog bites un-addressed.
“The role of the breed is actually very small,” says Dr. Emily Patterson-Kane, animal welfare scientist at the AVMA. “So if you suppress one breed, another breed is going to come to fill that role and your bite injuries are going to continue to occur until you have a real community approach to animal control and education.”
Dr. Patterson-Kane said that instead of focusing on the breed, effective dog bite prevention measures fall into three areas:
- How people raise and care for their dogs
- How people manage situations when their dogs are in contact with other people
- How communities respond to people who are raising or keeping their dogs in a dangerous or harmful manner
Things such as proper socialization and training, securely fenced yards, and strongly enforced animal control regulations will do much more to prevent dog bites then outlawing certain types of dogs based on their physical appearance, Dr. Patterson-Kane says.
One of the problems of many current breed bans, Dr. Patterson-Kane says, is that they target pit bulls, which aren’t actually a breed but a “type” descended from bull and terrier breeds. Media reports describing a pit bull attack may in fact be describing a dog that was never considered to be a pit bull, or was known for certain to be another breed, such as a Labrador.
“A pit bull is in the eye of the beholder,” Dr. Patterson-Kane says. “So if an apartment passes some regulation saying people in this apartment aren’t allowed to have pit bulls, the guy with the Labrador-boxer cross is going to be surprised to find that all his neighbors think he’s breaking that rule.”
Dr. Patterson-Kane says that instead of simply cracking down on negative behavior, communities should focus on fostering environments where people and their dogs can have positive experiences together, and where dogs are less likely to end up in situations where they feel threatened and don’t know how to cope.
“I think the focus should be that any dog can be dangerous,” Dr. Patterson-Kane says. “But with the right veterinary care, with the right community education, and with the right enforcement of responsible behavior, we can make sure that dogs aren’t just potential biters harbored in our homes, but they’re actually animal members of our community.”
You can hear more from Dr. Patterson-Kane on breed-specific legislation and dog bite prevention on AVMA’s latest Animal Tracks podcast, available on AVMA’s website or through iTunes.
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Did These Dogs Really Pose For Their Own Photos?
It’s claimed that the average dog owner takes 527 photos and selfies per year. It sounds a lot but when you think about it, it’s less than two photos a day.
Always striving to capture each and every moment we can of our time with our pets, thankful for the day we have photos to look back on in years to come reminding us of naughty habits, fun times or just the bond we had with our dogs staring back at us through the photos and not just ever-present in our hearts and minds, it’s no wonder our pets have gotten in on the ‘selfie revolution’.
Whether they’ve forced themselves in and are taking their very own selfie, photobombed yours or been there by choice, we love them all.
Here are some of the best dog selfies we’ve found…
1. The dog who mimics.
2. The sleeping beauty.
3. The happy couple.
4. The dog who keeps in shape.
5. The dog who couldn’t wait.
6. The dog who’s got this handled.
7. The dog who was a photographer in a previous life, knows just how to get the best look.
8. The dog who didn’t quite understand.
9. The dog who’s camera shy.
10. The dog who loves to travel, and show where they’ve been.
If you’ve seen a dog selfie which has made you smile or if you have one of your own, please share them with us – we’d love to hear from you!
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Meet the World’s First Dog Who Can Drive!
Have you met Porter yet?
He’s the world’s first driving dog!
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These Seasonal Habits Could Seriously Harm Your Dog
As we venture in to that time of year when seasonal good cheer begins to manifest at the forefront of our minds, it’s worth the effort to remind ourselves of some of the hidden dangers that could turn our dog’s festive spirits decidedly sour.
Take a look at this list of things to think about over the winter holiday period as they might apply to your own circumstances. Some are hopefully things that you already know but others might just surprise you:
Food
- Too much sodium can kill animals, so if you are going to give your pet some of your leftover Christmas dinner, make sure it isn’t covered in salt or gravy.
- Chocolate is poisonous to dogs: keep your tins of chocolate covered up and don’t put up chocolate tree decorations that your dog can reach.
Cocktail sticks can get eaten by dogs and cats and end up stuck in their throats or puncture their gut. Be careful what you serve and be careful where you keep party food and rubbish. - Mesh that covers your roast meat is often hastily discarded after removing the joint from the oven. If it is left to lie in meat juices it can be gobbled up by cats or dogs when your back is turned. Mesh can cause severe damage to the gut and cause bloat, which is often fatal if medical attention is not sought immediately.
Decorations
- Fir trees are poisonous to cats, and cats also like to bite and eat tinsel. Cats, dogs and small mammal pets can bite through wires so be sure to tuck your Christmas tree lights away safely.
- Holly, ivy, poinsettias and mistletoe are all poisonous to pets.
General
- Always supervise dogs with children – no matter how well you think you know your dog and trust it, over-excited children plus all the changes going on in your dog’s surroundings can make even a calm dog snap.
- Many vet practices are closed over the Christmas period. Before they close, make a note of their emergency service number in case you need it urgently.
Finally, remember that there undoubtedly will be fireworks let off on New Year’s Eve at midnight in your local area. If your pet is of a nervous disposition then make sure it is kept near you so that you can offer lots of reassurance, and bring all outdoor pets inside.
Bonus: How To Create a Dog Friendly Christmas Tree
Creating a Christmas tree that is both beautiful to look at for you and unattractive to your dog is a special challenge. Here are some suggestions to keep your tree pet-friendly.
1. Tree water at the base of live trees can be harmful if preservative chemicals have been added to prolong the life of the tree. Keep your dog from drinking the water by covering the tree basin with foil or a tree skirt.
2. Place dog-safe ornaments near the bottom of the tree in case your dog decides to use the ornaments as playthings.
3. Tie up loose electrical cords of the lights used to decorate the tree and keep them concealed by attaching them with wire or cord to the trunk of the tree. End-to-end lights eliminate individual cords dangling from the tree that might entice your dog to chew them.
4. If you have lots of tree lights that are not end to end, purchase a power strip in which to plug the lights. Attach the strip to the tree trunk at a level that is higher than the height of your dog. As a result, you will have only one heavy-duty power cord running from the tree to the outlet instead of several flimsy cords from single strings of lights.
5. To prevent your dog from knocking over your holiday tree, anchor it with cord or wire to the ceiling directly above the tree’s trunk. Don’t attach it with wire to a wall behind the tree because your dog could get caught in the wire if be darts behind the tree.
6. Spray the tower branches of the tree with bitter apple, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, or other unappealing scents.
7. Hang your ornaments with ribbons rather than hooks to keep your dog from accidentally swallowing something that could get lodged in his throat.
8. Do not use tinsel or angel hair on your tree. Angel hair, made of glass fibre, and tinsel, made of metal, can cause internal damage if your dog swallows any.
9. Avoid decorating your tree with strings of berries or other edible ornaments – many are harmful if swallowed. The string on which they are attached can cause damage to your dog’s intestines if swallowed, and a dog, eager to get to the “treats,” could knock over the tree.
10. If you like, decorate a small, artificial tree for your dog with items he will find appealing, such as doggie biscuits and dog toys. Hide the tree until you are ready for your dog to open his presents.
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UK Sees Rise in Dogs Abandoned
Research recently released have highlighted that in the last year, over two thirds (67%) of animal rescue centres in the UK have seen an increase in the number of abandoned dogs.
The research, conducted by dog adoption site DogsBlog.com and its sponsor, highlights the common causes of dog abandonment and the pressures now faced by animal rescue homes.
Highlighting the extent of the problem, almost a fifth of the rescue centres reporting an increase in the number of abandoned dogs over the past year say that the number of animals taken in by them for this reason has doubled.
Other rescues are also experiencing the strain of significant increases too. 13% say they have seen a 30% increase whilst more than one in ten rescues (12%) have seen the number of abandoned dogs rise by a quarter.
Also concerning is that almost three quarters of animal rescues which have seen an increase in abandonment say that the number of dogs coming to them as a direct result of owner negligence has risen since 2013. A third state that they had taken the same number of dogs in as they did last year and none of the centres reported seeing an improvement.
Bobbie, pictured above, is looking for a new home. Click her image to find out more
According to further findings from the research, over half (56%) of UK rescue centres believe that the main reasons for dog abandonment is due to a lack of education about dog ownership. Other prevalent reasons include a reluctance of owners to work through their dogs problems (50%) such as training issues once their dog comes home and dogs being abandoned due to owners being unable to manage the costs of keeping them (11%).
Other common reasons for dogs being taken in by rescue centres include:
- Lack of nourishment – is to blame for almost one third (29%) of dogs being taken in.
- Failure to treat pets’ health problems is another cause for concern for almost one third (29%) of rescue centres.
- Abuse – over one tenth of rescue centres (12%) stated that dogs end up in their care following reports of abuse.
Ryan O’Meara, co-founder of the adoption site DogsBlog.com said: “The statistics we uncovered in our latest research show worrying trends. The continual rise of dogs being abandoned is, sadly, something we and the hundreds of rescues across the country have gotten used to. But the rising trends of dogs coming into rescue after being mistreated is something we shouldn’t get used to. “We hope we can not only debunk the myths about dogs in rescues being damaged goods, but help to educate new and would be dog owners on the responsibilities of bringing a dog into the family.”
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Dogs Work Together For Amazing Pay Off
Just how badly do these two dogs want to succeed?
Incredible display of canine teamwork.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C2y86qHYcs
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Happy Birthday Churchill, says lookalike
Adorable bulldog Frodo, who looks just like the Churchill mascot, joins his idol to celebrate the anniversary of Churchill Insurance.
Can you tell which is which?
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Win a Pet Friendly Break in Wiltshire for Two!
To celebrate the release of K9 Magazine’s latest edition, we’re giving readers the chance to enter a competition to win a weekend break at a pet friendly hotel in Wiltshire for them and their dog.
The BEST WESTERN Mayfield House Hotel, near Malmesbury, is set amidst beautiful countryside in the Avon Valley, and this month K9 Magazine are delighted to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a weekend break for two adults (and one dog) to review their pet friendly break in K9 Magazine.
A small Cotswolds hotel, this delightful retreat gives guests the opportunity to spend some quality time with their canine companion on the quieter west side of the Cotswold Water Park.
To find out more and enter, all you have to do is visit Freepetstuff.co.uk and comment on the post with why you’d most like to win and we’ll announce the winner next month.