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When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Channel 4’s The Dog House seeks loving homes in Wigan as rescue centres feel the...

Dogs Trust has warned that even mild temperatures can affect animals

Warm weather advice for dog owners

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

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Watch as cute shelter dogs get spoilt at Christmas dinner party

Sky announced Bonfire Night channel to calm dogs. Photo: Sky

Pop-up TV channel to calm dogs during Bonfire Night announced

How to keep your dog safe during walks in the snow.

How to keep your dog safe as yellow and amber weather warnings issued

Pet owners fleeing domestic violence can be very worried about their dogs

Wigan animal lovers needed to help dog owners fleeing domestic violence

Dogs Trust issues urgent appeal for volunteers

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What will happen to your dog when you die? Dogs Trust reveals many don't know.

The Government has sought to educate the public about how to avoid being scammed when buying a pet (image: Shutterstock)

This is how to spot ‘petfishing’ this Christmas as government issues warning

Bonfire Night and its fireworks displays can be a distressing and anxious time for the UK’s cats and dogs - here’s how to keep them calm (image: Shutterstock)

How can I keep my pet calm on bonfire night? Vets and experts reveal their top t...

This is how to keep your dog cool and safe in warm weather

Britain’s dog owners spend a staggering £7.5 billion per year buying toys and tr...

Dog theft in the UK has been on the rise since the country was plunged into lockdown in 2020.

This is why lockdown has led to a surge in dog thefts - and how to keep your pet...

Dogs Trust has revealed that greyhounds and lurchers are two breeds of dog more likely to spend a longer period of time waiting to be rehomed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greyhounds and lurchers spend twice as long waiting to be rehomed due to misconc... Helen Johnson

1 in 3 van drivers risking a £5,000 fine when taking their dog to work

Do you know how to red your dogs body language? (Photo: Kelly Barnes/Getty Images)

Dog bites have tripled in the last 20 years - pet body language explained by exp...

Dogs Trust is issuing top tips to owners to help their dogs cope with fireworks displays close to home

Dogs Trust provides fireworks advice for dog owners ahead of New Year's Eve

Buying a dog? Here's how to avoid puppy scammers

Protect your pet from the terror of fireworks

Tenants can now face additional rent charges of up to 600 annually to have pets in their home (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how much your landlord can legally charge you to have a pet in a rented ...

Bag it, bin it!

Harsher fines for 'irresponsible' dog owners in Wigan

Make sure you're not the target of a puppy scam (Photo: Shutterstock)

10 questions you should ask a puppy breeder as scams on the rise during lockdown

An abandoned dog is checked over

Charity concern at stray and abandoned dogs

Sainsbury’s has banned fireworks in all stores - here’s why

Ms Platt is seen here with rescue dog Pam

MP’s canine pal bids for Westminster glory
Leigh MP Jo Platt will take to London’s Victoria Tower Gardens to compete with other politicians and their pooches to win the coveted title of Westminster Dog of the Year 2019.
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Jo Platt (far right) joins other MPs and the Dogs Trust at Downing Street to demand action on puppy smuggling

Borough MP backs campaign to end puppy smuggling

Margaret with her new four-legged friend, Snowy

Wigan animal lover gives home to oldest dog

Can you help?

Dogs Trust in volunteer call

Dog ownership has so many benefits

Is it sensible to get a dog just because the kids want one?

Abby Mellors (left) and Rutland House vet Steph Walsh, with puppy Winter

Happy ending for puppy left for dead by owner

Following Christmas last year, the charity received a call every five minutes

VIDEO: Shocking reasons people give up their dogs to Dogs Trust revealed

Readers' letters - November 16

Hundreds of dogs risk never being reunited with their owner and put to sleep as their microchip details are out of date

Outdated dog chip could prove fatal

Dog re-homing charities have demanded an end to the 'worrying' trend. Photo: Shutterstock

Parents abandoning pets when kids go back to school warn pet charities

Photo issued by the Dogs Trust of Peanut, a 10-week-old puppy who is looking for a new home

Abandoned puppy Peanut looking for new home

Readers' letters - July 18

Make sure your dog is chipped

Hundreds of dogs still not chipped

Police appeal

Young boy in hospital after dog attack

Outdated microchips could lead to dogs being put down

7 reasons why owning a dog could help you find love

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