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DogsBlog.com Confirms Partnership With Butcher’s Pet Care
DogsBlog.com, the innovative dog adoption website published by K9 Media Ltd (publisher of K9 Magazine / DogMagazine.net) has announced a new official partnership with Butcher’s Pet Care, a UK manufacturer of natural high meat content wet dog food, including tripe a Superfood for Dogs.
DogsBlog.com launched in 2007 and has gone on to achieve amazing success for more than 6700 dogs who have found new homes via the website which gives a free platform for 212 rescue shelters who use the service to promote their dogs (free of charge.) (more…)
Leicester Foster Carer Needed
Leicester Animal Aid are seeking a foster carer for Violet, a 1-2 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier nin their care. Violet is seeking a foster carer as she is not coping at all well in the kennels. She has a natural separation anxiety which is materialising with inappropriate ‘grabbing’ behaviour. We understand that this environment is not conducive with her needs and are desperate to give her a chance in a home.
Violet is a very pretty and loving. She craves attention and loves to be massaged and her tummy tickled. She is looking for a foster home without any children or other pets and someone with experience of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed. Please contact the Leicester Animal Aid on 01455 888257 for more information.
If you’re interested in adopting Violet, please see the link below for further information.
Scottish Dalmatian Welfare Fun Day Taking Place 20th June 2009
The Scottish Dalmatian Welfare are delighted to annouce the 2009 Dally Rally Family Fun Day taking place on 20th June 2009 between 10am-4pm at Lochore Meadows Country Park Tourist Attractions in Lochgelly, KY5 8BA.
To find out about dogs in the care of the Scottish Dalmatian Welfare looking for new homes, please see:
PFMA Shows Industry Support To DogsBlog.com Offering Dog Diet Advice To New Owners
When adopting a dog there are many things to consider, such as what to do when bringing your new dog home, to how to best bond with your new dog, to the right diet and nutrition.
Here, Michael Bellingham, Chief Executive of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association, the trade body representing the UK pet food industry, offers his support to DogsBlog and advice to new dog owners:
“Understandably, when considering adoption, nutrition can be a concern for ‘would be’ pet owners. It is important that owners exercise their pets and feed them a good diet, and particularly give them the correct amount of food for their life stage and lifestyle. A pet that is fed and exercised correctly will lead a longer and healthier life. Owners can easily check how much to feed their pets by following the guidelines that can be found on the back of pet food packs. Remember, these are guidelines and you may need to adjust the amounts you feed depending on the individual needs of the pet. Pets that become overweight as a result of overfeeding are more likely to develop serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis, so it is in everyone’s interests to take care when feeding.
“The PFMA has developed helpful, practical tools to help owners monitor the condition of their pet. We also recommend steps to take if a problem exists. Prevention is better than cure, so keeping a regular check on a pet’s weight will ensure that pets have the best chance of a long and happy life.”
UK Rescue Home’s Plea To Find Owner Who Dumped Dog Late Night
Night-staff at The Mayhew Animal Home found an abandoned dog tied up outside the centre on Wednesday night –another in a spate of ‘dump and run’ occurrences for the Home. The female dog, now named Lulu, was tied to the lamppost by The Mayhew entrance on Trenmar Gardens in Kensal Green at some point after 9pm. Extremely thin with some scars and scratches she has additionally only recently given birth and is still full of puppy milk.
Still only a young dog at around five years old, Mayhew vets have identified she has already had several litters and speculate she may now have simply got past prime breeding age and has been abandoned as if past her sell by date.
Animal Welfare Officer, Zoe Hubbard, said: “It is astonishing to think that someone can just discard an animal so readily, with no knowledge of what may happen to her tied up alone on the street. This is clearly someone who has no concern for an animal’s welfare.”
However, this is not an isolated incident for the Home, as only over a month prior Night – staff found another emaciated and injured pup left cowering on the ground outside at 6am.
The 10 month old dog, renamed Hero, was in a terrible state with the majority of his teeth either filed down or knocked out, leading staff to believe he may have been used as bait in dog-fighting as he would have been unable to defend himself.
The Mayhew CEO, Caroline Yates, said: “These are just two of the most recent incidents of people just discarding their dogs like rubbish and we dearly wish it would stop. As well as animals outside the Home, our Animal Welfare Officers have answered calls for dogs tied to public lampposts with notes around their necks and others left to roam alongside busy roads.”
She added: “We would appeal for anyone who recognises the dog to come forward as we are concerned for the welfare of her puppies. Although we are glad her owners brought her to the Home rather than turn her out into the street, we would prefer they approached us for advice and help rather than as a drop off point for discarded dogs.”
Fun Days: Diary Dates from Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Nottinghamshire
Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Nottinghamshire have announced the dates of their fun dogs shows. Show dates are: 4th May 2009, 16th August 2009, 27th September 2009.
All start at 11.30 am and £1 gate entry fee. All monies raised will go to the dogs in rescue.
For further details please telephone 01623 792886 or email notts@jerrygreendogs.co.uk.
Wildlife Presenter Kate Humble Shows Her Support Of DogsBlog.com
As a long time animal lover Springwatch TV presenter Kate Humble adopted her own dog Badger last year and has now voiced her support of DogsBlog.com.
(Image courtesy of RSPCA Pet Week 2008 campaign)
Kate says: “Dogsblog is a great place to start if you are thinking of adopting a dog. The site has lots of helpful advice and can put you in touch with a range of re-homing centres right across the country. If you can give a dog a good, loving home, adopting a rescue dog is fantastically rewarding. I did exactly that a year ago and it is the best thing I’ve ever done.”
Visit www.dogsblog.com to find the dog of your dreams!
TV Vet Emma Milne Announces Her Support of DogsBlog.com
TV vet Emma Milne and author of The Truth About Cats & Dogs has announced her support of the UK’s no 1 dog adoption site DogsBlog.com.
Emma owns two Collie crosses Pan and Badger and has been a long term supporter of the concept of dog adoption and also mentions dog adoption in her book. She hopes by speaking out she can encourage more people to give a rescue dog a second chance and new home!
Emma says: “Having only ever owned rescue dogs I am one of their biggest fans. Many people assume the words ‘rescue dog’ somehow mean an inferior pet or damaged goods. Dogs are truly wonderful animals to share your life with and this is the same no matter what their origin. So many dogs need loving homes and providing such a home for an animal in need is one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences imaginable and I highly recommend it.”
Foster Appeal from Endangered Dogs Rescue
Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue are appealing for experienced bull breed/large breed foster homes due to being overwhelmed with calls. Foster homes must have someone at home most of the day and secure full fenced garden. Foster dogs range from puppies to older dogs (male and female) in need of a foster home. Full Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue and expenses are provided.
Becoming a foster carer offers its own rewards seeing dogs develop their personalities while they’re waiting for their forever home.
If you feel you’d like to know more about becoming a foster carer, please email mail@dangerousdogsact.co.uk
Dog Foster Carers Needed By Local RSPCA Branch
RSPCA Reading with Oxon Border Branch are seeking dog fosterers.
If you are not absent from the home for more than 4 hours a day, have a secure garden and love dogs, you could help an unwanted dog by caring for him/her whilst we look for a permanant home.
For providing a temporary home, we will pay you £1.25 per day to cover the cost of food. All veterinary bills will be paid by the RSPCA.
If you think you can help, then please call Lindsay Mills on 0785 3892884.
