What do you do with all those used stamps? - Help Nowzad Dogs!

Do you get lots of mail?

Why not turn your used stamps into money by sending them to Nowzad Dogs! Just make sure the stamps have a small piece of the envelope around them as a border, preferably no more than 4mm.

To make life easier, please wait until you have a large pile of used stamps before posting them to: 

Keep dogs under close control

 The countryside is a great place to exercise dogs, but it’s every owner’s duty to make sure their dog is not a danger or nuisance to farm animals, wildlife or other people.

• By law, you must control your dog so that it does not disturb or scare farm animals or wildlife. On most areas of ...   read more

RSPCA to investigate after police dogs left in car die in heatwave

Nottinghamshire police say handler could be prosecuted as it is revealed force spent £300,000 on new kennels

Nottinghamshire police force is being investigated by the RSPCA after two alsatian police dogs died when they were left in a car by their handler during the heatwave.

The force, which reported the animals' ...   read more

Children 'more active' in homes with dogs

By Sean Coughlan

Dog reunited after 550-mile trip

Owners of a dog which had been missing for more than four months have been left wondering how she ended up more than 550 miles away in East Lothian.

Sonya and William McKerron said 17-year-old collie, Lucy, vanished within minutes of them turning their backs at their home in Cornwall on 6 February.

They told BBC Scotland how ...   read more

Walking holidays with your dog

A good walk is of course the highlight of a doggy day. Lots to sniff, dogs to meet, and a sense of traveling along with the humans on a shared mission.

If you love a good walk yourself, then read on!

These pleasures of a single walk can be magnified greatly on a walking holiday. From a weekend to a fortnight or more, each day ...   read more

HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG!
When planning to take your dog on holiday please remember to mention to the holiday accommodation proprietor that you will be bringing them with you.

If you have more than one dog, or if they are of a particularly large breed, then do remember to mention this at the time of booking.

...   read more

Obama laps up non-spill dog's bowl

Entrepreneur Natalie Ellis, whose non-spill dog bowl was rejected by BBC 2's Dragons Den programme, has received a special order from US President Obama.

Colette McBeth reports.

Checkout the video report on the BBC website.

Variety of dogs' coats explained

By Victoria Gill 
Science reporter, BBC News

Enforced diet gives dog freedom

A dog was trapped underground in a rabbit warren for 25 days until he lost so much weight in his enforced diet that he was able to crawl out.

The well-fed Jack Russell called Jake was feared dead after he disappeared into the tunnel chasing a rabbit near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire.

For nearly a month he ...   read more

Brits Carry on Campervanning in Classic VW Style

Travel industry pundits are predicting a record year for domestic tourism, as families forgo overseas trips in favour of UK destinations. And what better way to see the best of British than in a classic Volkswagen camper van, courtesy of hire company CampinaVDub.co.uk. The Surrey-based ...   read more

How pet owners can stay out of doghouse as recession bites

Don't kick out Rover. Follow our tips and cut your bills at a stroke, says Hilary Osborne.

The recession is proving bad news for many pets. According to the RSPCA, a squeeze on household budgets has led to an upturn in abandoned animals with more than 30 pets a day ...   read more

How to keep pets cool on hot days

You may think that looking after your pets in hot weather comes down to common sense, but...     ...it never hurts to go back over the basics. So here's a brief guide to keeping dogs, cats and other common pets cool this summer.

Dogs
Dogs aren't much good at keeping themselves cool, ...   read more

Farm & Cottage Holidays

Over 500 Pet Friendly Self Catering Properties across the South West

Farm & Cottage Holidays has a vast selection of hand-picked, high quality properties in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Ranging in both size and character, the properties include working family farms, barn conversions, country mansions, waterfront apartments,...   read more

Obesity Epidemic Extends to Britain's Dogs

Government statistics show that human obesity has reached crisis point, with around two-thirds of people living in Britain either overweight or obese. The problem extends to our dogs, as research from the PDSA suggests that one in five dogs in the UK is obese and the number is rising.

Despite this weighty reality, research released ...   read more

Wellington Action Group for Dogs

Wellington action group for dogs or W.A.G. was set up in 2008 by a group of  dog lovers in the town. It came to our attention that many councils across the country were banning dogs from parks, recreation grounds, river walks and even beaches by implementing a law that was passed called the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2006

Nothing's breedin' changed at Crufts, mate

Her film on the plight of inbred show dogs caused a storm. Jemima Harrison visits Crufts incognito to look for progress

The whippet breeder is outraged. “All this talk of health is spoiling our fun,” she complained. “Really, I could kill that Jemima Harrison.”

Indeed she could. She is standing ...   read more

SIX LEGS ARE BETTER THAN TWO FOR KEEPING IN SHAPE!

As New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym begin to fade and the nation’s purse strings start to tighten, more and more people are turning to their four-legged friends to give them the push that they need to keep in shape – and without the hefty price tag.

In a survey carried out by the Kennel Club 83 percent of people...   read more

Cottages4you and Dog Friendly Britain

Fed up with all the doom and gloom in the news? Here's your chance to escape and unwind with your dog on a relaxing cottage break. The good news is that UK short breaks won't break the bank.

We have hundreds of fantastic cottages the length and breadth of the UK where you can re-charge your batteries and forget about the worries of the ...   read more

'Bone voyage' as pets get airline

A new airline scheduled to take off in the US fully expects its passengers to behave like animals.

On Pet Airways, of Delray Beach, Florida, all pets travel in the main cabin and owners are not allowed on board - not even in the cargo hold.

The airline claims to be the first designed specifically for the safe and comfortable ...   read more