By Fiona Frawley Poor Coco. Last month, the introduction of a new legislation that would enforce strict restrictions on people in possession of dogs with cropped ears made headlines. Cropping is the practice of cutting off part or all of a dog’s ears, and sometimes bracing any remaining part of the ear to stick upwards. […]
2 years ago
Among the new arrivals were eight 10-day-old puppies who require “round the clock care”. Dogs Trust Ireland are appealing to the public to donate, foster and adopt as they are overrun with puppies. The animal welfare organisation has said that they are facing a “crisis” of unwanted dogs, after receiving 54 puppies in the space […]
3 years ago
“I don’t think that some people understand the devastation that a pet owner goes through when their pet dies.” Yesterday, the animal welfare charity Dogs Trust launched their campaign – Not Just a Dog – which calls on employers to offer their staff compassionate leave in the event of pet bereavement. The campaign pointed to […]
3 years ago
They are reaching out to employers. Dogs Trust is calling on employers across the country to offer compassionate leave when a pet passes away. Launching the Not Just a Dog campaign, they are hoping that employers will begin to look at a pet’s death the same way as they would a family member’s. The animal […]
3 years ago
Keep ’em cool. The weather is officially getting hotter than we’ve seen this year, and with temperatures set to rise even more over the coming weeks, we need to look after our pups. Dogs Trust has set out some tips and tricks to help dog owners keep their dogs safe and happy in the heat […]
3 years ago
Such a good boy. A dog who has been waiting seven years to find his forever home has finally had his dream come true, and met with his new family. Pluto, a Pit Bull cross, was just six-weeks-old when he was brought to Dogs Trust. Alongside a slide show of cute pics of Pluto, Dogs Trust said: […]
3 years ago