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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…

Henry Dimbleby

RSPCA calls on government to push forward law to protect animals

THE RSPCA has urged new prime minister Rishi Sunak to stick by the Conservative party’s plans for animal welfare. The…

Basil the Jackapoo

Basil the jackapoo seeks forever home

I am a six-year-old jackapoo, found alone and taken to the pound. When nobody came to collect me, Waggy Tails…

Make sure your puppy is not from an unprincipled seller Image by Kim Hester, Pixabay

How you can avoid being fooled by unscrupulous online puppy dealers

If you are thinking about getting a dog, animal charities would be incredibly grateful if you would consider rehoming…

These little ones are making terrific progress

On road to recovery

STAFF at Margaret Green Animal Rescue have posted an encouraging update after attending an ‘upsetting’ case of animal neglect. The…

A cat rests in the roadPHOTO: philwdngr, Pixabay

Campaigners reveal shocking toll of animal road death

IT IS World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day today, October 10. Cat protection charity CatsMatter says around 630 cats are…

Your pet moggy is likely to lap up antifreeze, so keep it locked away

Keep cats away from the sweet taste of antifreeze

As we head towards the cooler days and evenings, we need to think about preparing our cars for winter…