As hairdressers reopen, the struggle with lockdown locks is coming to an end as thousands across the country rush to book appointments with any hair salon available – human or otherwise, as dog groomer Corey Lockwood has fund out. Lockwood, who works at in Wakefield as a dog groomer, was “inundated” with requests to cut the hair […]
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Socialising puppies as lockdown lifts
Dr Jessica May, UK lead vet at , gives her advice on how to help puppies get used to social interactions after lockdown. Recent owners quickly find that there is a lot to learn when it comes to caring for a new canine. Training them can be one of the most challenging tasks. Since the beginning […]
Haven Rescue: saving Heidi and friends
Haven Rescue is a dog rescue in County Tipperary, Ireland. Set up by “a bunch of like-minded people hoping to make a difference”, they often take in and rehome former racing Greyhounds. Orla Donohoe, of Haven Rescue, says, “At the moment, we are based in Roscrea, but we are happy to help any animal that […]
Mandatory microchip scanning: a tool against theft
Image by Dogs Trust Despite reports of pet theft increasing year on year, calls to make pet theft a specific offence with custodial sentences . Thieves got bolder as they cashed in on the high demand for dogs and puppies in the midst of the Covid crisis, and many feel a change in microchip law […]
Preparing for staycations: pet safety in the car
Plans of foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits in favour of ‘staycations’, both due to Coronavirus and the increased difficulty of taking one’s dog abroad after Brexit. Now households planning staycations have been advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips. The motoring experts at have […]