Claire Guest from Medical Detection Dogs also won a prize from the Purina Better With Pets initiative and shared her story with me for the Sunday Mirror newspaper. DOGS could be the key in finding pioneering new treatment to help patients with Parkinson’s disease. Claire Guest, founder of Medical D … [Read more...]
Taking the lead – how rescue dogs are helping rape survivors
Earlier this year I went to the Purina Better With Pets Forum in Barcelona, an event to celebrate social entrepreneurs who harness the power of dogs to help humans. Of the five finalists, two of them were from the UK, Canine Hope and Medical Detection Dogs, and the founder of each initiative … [Read more...]
Rise in dog owners including their pets in their weddings
DOG owners are including their furry friends in their proposals, weddings and even taking them on honeymoon! Nearly half of pet parents - 40 per cent - involved them in their special day. A fifth were ring bearers, and a third of newlyweds polled by travel website PetsPyjamas took their pet on … [Read more...]
The rise of the Unicorn Party!
HAVING a real life unicorn is the latest trend for children’s birthday parties, school fetes and even weddings! From hair dye and cakes to cosmetics to Harry Kane and his teammates relaxing on inflatables, the unicorn craze is sweeping the UK. Now ponies are being turned into unicorns, wearing h … [Read more...]
Heartache of the dogs dumped for the summer holidays
We hear all kinds of upsetting reasons for dogs being abandoned. And the latest is people handing them over to rescues because they're going on their summer holidays. It sounds unbelievable but it's true. I spoke to three different charities who all said the same - they see a huge spike in … [Read more...]
Dog owners urged to watch out for Dry Eye
Dry eye is a condition that affects one in three people in their lifetimes and it's something our pets can suffer from too. July is Dry Eye Awareness Month and dog owners are being urged to watch their pet’s eyes for the devastating condition that can lead to them going blind. Trendy breeds like … [Read more...]
They think it’s all R-over – dogs dress up for the World Cup!
BARKING mad dog owners are dressing up their pooches in England strips and hosting World Pups! The trend for dressing up our pets has reached fever pitch with owners spending up to £1200 a year on doggy accessories. And at The Barkside doggy daycare centre in Ancoats, staff dressed up their guests … [Read more...]
Great Dog Walk Together events launched in memory of Jo Cox
The organisers of the Great Dog Walk Together contacted me to raise awareness of their initiative to tackle loneliness through the love of dogs. The following story appeared in the Sunday Mirror which you can read online Dog walkers urged to arrange special walks in memory of Jo Cox. DOG owners … [Read more...]
Can you help Duchess who was stolen and used in a puppy farm?
AN ENGLISH Bulldog who was stolen from her owner seven years ago has been found on the eve of the Royal Wedding - and renamed Duchess. Ruth Kirkby, 34, from Tottenham in London was devastated when the pup, then only 18 month old and named Holtz, went missing from her back yard in June 2011. But … [Read more...]
Why dogs make us happier than cats
DOGS make owners twice as happy as cats, a new survey has revealed. Pet owners were asked which creature made them the happiest and 47 per cent said their dog compared to just under a quarter who voted for their cat. A huge 83 per cent of pet parents said their animal had improved their emotional … [Read more...]
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