Members of a South Korean NGO, Korean K9 Rescue (KK9R), and the HSI Animal Rescue Team. When authorities closed an illegal dog meat farm in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 21 dogs were left behind. They were then saved by animal groups just days before the start of the three hottest days of summer during which most dogs […]
Archives for March 2024
A lifetime’s love: the Queen and her dogs
As jubilee fever hit, we looked back over the Queen’s 70-year reign and her lifelong love of dogs in our June 2022 issue. Now that she has passed, we share the article again to honour a love that lasted a lifetime… Original article by Bernard Bale, with additional reporting by Claire Horton-Bussey Corgis are synonymous […]
Back to school: future guide dogs start classes
Image by Matt Alexander/PA Wire Much like human children, trainee guide dogs are also gearing up for their first day back in school – but instead of history or maths, they will learn how to become trusty guides for visually impaired people. German shepherd Fordi, golden retriever Ron and black Labrador/Golden retriever cross Atlas are […]
Canine first aid expert issues warning over dogs wearing collars indoors
A leading canine first aid expert has warned dog owners about the dangers of leaving collars on their pets indoors. Qualified veterinary nurse who wrote the iPET Network’s course in canine first aid, says that she has seen a number of avoidable injuries caused by wearing a collar in the house. In her work Rachel has […]
One in five “don’t believe dogs feel sadness”, RSPCA says
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 […]