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Police are keen to trace these people after an incident in Whitecliff Park, Poole, on Boxing Day. Picture: Dorset Police

Dog walker punched after Boxing Day confrontation in Poole park

A DISPUTE among dog walkers ended with one man being punched in the face. Dorset Police are appealing for information…

Kittens abandoned in Derbyshire. Picture: RSPCA

Number of animals being abandoned in Dorset soaring, says RSPCA

THE number of animals being abandoned in Dorset has soared in 2023, according to new figures. Animal welfare charity the…

Paws 4 Fort takes place at Nothe Fort on September 24

Vote for your favourite dog-friendly firms at Weymouth awards

DOG-friendly firms will be celebrated at a special awards event this month. Nothe Fort is once again partnering with Dog…

MP Tobias Ellwood helped judge the dog show at Upton Bay care home in Poole

MP Tobias Ellwood at Poole care home to help judge dog show entries

MP Tobias Ellwood traded voting on laws for judging the best in show at a Poole dog show. The Conservative…

Flat-faced dog breeds can find hot weather especially difficult PHOTO: cocoparisienne/Pixabay

Weather warning: 20C is plenty

The nation’s largest dog welfare charity is warning dog owners that ‘20 is plenty’ when it comes to exercising…

Chris Packham is set to be among Springwatch presenters visiting Dorset this month. Picture: BBC

Chris Packham is new RSPCA president

WILDLIFE expert and campaigner Chris Packham has been named president of the RSPCA. The TV presenter, pictured, who is currently…

The Ellis Jones team picture with their dogs are, from left, Paige Abbott with Maddie, Jessica Khelifi with Molly (standing up), Raluca Parker with Lucy and Daisy Kershaw with Poppy

Solicitors – and their dogs – get muddy for a good cause

A TEAM of solicitors – and their furry friends – got muddy for a good cause. Fundraisers from Ellis Jones…

Transport Minister Richard Holden says microchipping is the best way of reuniting owners with pets that have been killed or stolen

Cat ‘chips’ law on way

LEGISLATION that would make it law to have a pet cat microchipped is set to be introduced ‘in the…

Phils Happy Dogs

Introducing Phils Happy Dogs

Hi, my name is Phil. Along with Amy and my two dogs, Buddy and Wendy, we are Phils Happy…

Dog training

How to get – and keep – your dog’s focus and attention when training

THE Dog’s Trust on the first steps when training your dog… Getting focus and attention from your dog is the…