How well do we understand out dogs? The RSPCA has raised concerns about the public’s understanding of dogs after a survey found that one in give people “don’t believe dogs can experience sadness or boredom” – with a third believing dogs do not feel worry. Over two-thirds (69 per cent) of the respondents describe […]
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‘Most depressing place on Earth’: rescue pleads for fosterers as dogs dumped
A dog rescue centre in Manchester has described itself as “the most depressing place on Earth” because of the amount of dogs being dumped – often due to financial issues. in Sharston, says that its phone line is “ringing all day every day with people trying to leave their dogs due to worries about the […]
“Rescuing dogs around the world is a big task”
Simon Grundy is not just a big dog lover – he’s also a lover of big dogs. Very big ones! A commercial underwriter with The Cumberland, he spends much of his spare time is dedicated to a charity rescuing giant-breed dogs from around the world and finding them loving homes in the UK. Simon is trustee […]
Man jailed after 36 neglected dogs found in filthy Eastbourne property –
A man has been jailed for 18 weeks after causing unnecessary suffering to 36 dogs, who were found in a filthy property in Eastbourne in June last year. RSPCA Inspector Cora Peeters visited the address in June 2021 along with police. She found “several Yorkshire Terrier and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs who were skinny with matted fur”. […]
Adoptober: dogs seeking homes after years in kennels
The RSPCA’s 11 longest-stay dogs, who have spent combined 15.5 years in kennels, are looking for a new home this Adoptober. Could it be yours? Gloucestershire, in May 2021 and has been patiently waiting for her forever home for a very long 19 months. He’s a cheeky chap with a big personality but he has […]