Petition calls for tighter fire safety at Scots kennels
Almost 23,000 people have signed a petition calling for tighter safety regulations at kennels after five dogs were killed in a tragic fire at boarding kennels on in East Kilbride.
Dog walkers warned as adder comes out of hiberation early
Dog walkers are being urged to be on the lookout for adders after a large snake was spotted in Sussex.
Dog trainer promotes safety
Dog trainer Graham Whiddett is visiting schools in the Maidenhead and Cookham areas to promote safety between children and dogs.
Danger of Christmas outfits for dogs revealed
New research has revealed how dangerous Christmas dog outfits can be when exposed to open flames.
Dog walkers urged to keep distance from rutting deer
Charity Blue Cross is warning dog walkers against taking animals to areas where there are wild deer during the rutting season this autumn.
Woman attacked in attempted dog theft in Derbyshire
A woman has been injured during an attempted dog theft in Glossop, Tintwistle. The woman had been walking her dog in the Tintwistle area during the evening of Saturday 8 January, between 7.40pm and 7.50pm, Derbyshire Police said. According to the report, the woman was approached by a man who demanded she gave him her dog. It is believed the man has then tried to take the lead of the dog, and during the process the woman suffered a cut to her hand and hip. The attacker did not succeed, and the woman’s injury is not thought to be serious, police added. Officers are now appealing for anyone with any…