A BBC REPORT - A claim "dognappers" threatened to stab a dog owner out for a walk is being investigated by police. Former amateur boxer James Cosens said he fought off two attackers as he would not hand over his 20-week-old collie Rosie while out for a walk last Friday. The 29-year-old father and pub landlord was on Millennium Coastal Path near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire when he was threatened by two men. Dyfed Powys Police is investigating the "extremely rare" incident. It comes as police warn that dog theft has...
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Considering dog adoption? It’s a wonderful thing to re-home a dog. Not only do canines offer unconditional love and constant companionship; they’re also known for soothing stress and improving their owners’ overall health and wellbeing. In this comprehensive guide to dog adoption, we’ll dig into everything you need to know about adopting a four-legged friend. From important questions and breed selection to average costs and preparing for your pup’s homecoming, we promise to take the guesswork out of the adoption process by breaking down each step into bite-sized chunks. This Dog Adoption Guide Includes: · Important questions to...
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During the COVID-19 crisis, accessing routine vet care has been a problem for many. With a number of veterinary practices only offering face-to-face consultations in an emergency or, at least, changing the way in which they do consultations to ensure staff and patient safety, it has meant a level of disruption to the services we regularly call upon. In fact, this is the case not only for veterinary practices but also groomers. Because of this and, coupled with the fact we’ve all been staying home, it’s meant we’ve had to...
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Pets up and down the country are helping their owners with stressful situations, but are also causing a delightful distraction, according to new research from National Accident Helpline. The study, which polled 2,000 British residents, asked the public how much they rely on their furry friends to keep them calm during stressful situations, but also shows that their cuteness can become a distraction when owners need to focus on other tasks around the home. With the country facing an unprecedented period of social lockdown, many Brits are looking to their...
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Important Information from Gov.UK - Updated 31 March 2020. Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on maintaining the welfare of their animals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Published 27 March 2020Last updated 31 March 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency Contents Dogs General advice for all cat owners Horses, livestock and other animals We all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of coronavirus. The single most important action we can all take in fighting coronavirus...
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