A new interactive map showing Scotland’s “most dog-friendly” forests has been released. If you have a dog, there is nothing better than heading out into the Scottish countryside with them. As we enter November, time is running out to make the most of the spectacular autumn Scottish scenery. To help …
Read More »‘All’ UK households with a dog in house could face ‘six months in prison’
ALL UK households with a dog have been warned by a delivery driver. Taking to Reddit, the anonymous delivery driver had a word of warning and caution for dog owners who have beloved pooches at home – after they made his life a misery. The driver, who could work for …
Read More »‘Concerning’ increase in dog attacks on postal workers in Plymouth
Plymouth is one of the places that has seen a worrying uptick in the number of dog attacks on postal workers in the past year. Across the UK there have been an average of 42 incidents occurring weekly, according to recent findings. Royal Mail said there were 2,206 instances of …
Read More »Royal Mail’s pug stamps ‘glamorise ailing breed’ claim animal rights campaigners
A spokesman for the organisation said: “Sadly, media and celebrity culture drives demand for a particularly exaggerated look in flat-faced dogs, which can lead to serious health issues such as difficulties breathing.” “Responsible breeders that prioritise health and use tools such as our breathing assessment – the Respiratory Function Grading …
Read More »Postman attacked by dog ‘thought he might die’ as he was dragged to the ground
A postman ‘genuinely thought he might die’ as he was dragged to the ground during a vicious dog attack. The dog’s owner then begged postman Steven McKay not to call the police after he was chased and bitten by the Belgian shepherd, a court heard. Liverpool Crown Court heard that …
Read More »56 dog attacks on NI posties in one year
Royal Mail workers in Northern Ireland have reported 56 dog attacks in the last year, placing the BT postcode as the second most dangerous spot for postal deliveries. The number reflects a 12% increase on the 50 dog attacks staff sustained last year and ranked Northern Ireland at No2 spot …
Read More »Dog attack ‘epidemic’ must stop says postal workers union
Postal workers have urged the government to tackle the dog violence “epidemic” they say is a major safety risk. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), the union for postal workers, wants the government to “toughen up” and improve police enforcement as well as court penalties. The union went on to describe …
Read More »Dog charity championed by Queen Elizabeth granted its own palace garden party
King Charles gives permission for the Royal Kennel Club to celebrate its 150th anniversary in the garden of Buckingham Palace in May. Source link
Read More »Two posties bitten by ‘out of control’ dogs in Yorkshire as police urge owners to ‘take responsibility’
Two postal workers were attacked and bitten by dogs this week in South Yorkshire, with both suffering injuries. The first attack happened in West Melton where an “out of control dog” went after a postal worker as they delivered mail. The postie was bitten on the leg by the dog …
Read More »Warning to dog owners as pet turns ‘bright orange’ after beach walk
A dog owner has warned others to take care when walking their pets on beaches after his four-legged friend turned “bright orange”. Ian Carmichael’s dog rubbed itself all over a piece of mysterious debris which washed ashore on a Welsh beach. The pet owner made the discovery on the shore …
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