Charities

Sep- 2020 -

14 September

RSPCA calls for clampdown as puppy imports soar

The RSPCA has called for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad, which has “soared” during lockdown. The latest summer figures, released by the Government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import of dogs rose…

11 September

John Burns Foundation HQ opens its doors

The John Burns Foundation HQ has officially opened its doors, after the charity moved to a new flagship building following the completion of a construction phase. To mark its opening, the new site was visited by Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price and Helen Mary Jones, minister for Mid and West…

10 September

Kennel Club backs autism charity

Autism at Kingwood has launched a new dog therapy programme to improve the quality of its clients’ lives, supported by funding received from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. The Reading-based charity provides extensive support for people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, offering therapy and educational programmes that support its clients. …

7 September

Third Pet Theft petition reaches 140,000 in signatures

A petition by The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance regarding pet theft in the UK has reached over 100,000 signatures for the third year in a row. The petition demands that theft of pets be reclassified, amid a dramatic increase in dog theft across the country due to the escalating…

4 September

Dog rescue charity appeals for funding

A dog rescue charity in Bishop’s Castle has appealed for funds after Covid-19 put a “strain” on the group’s finances. According to a local report from the Shropshire Star, funding at Dog’s Bodies has seen its fundraising “dry up” during the crisis. The charity predominantly rescues dogs whose owners have…

Aug- 2020 -

28 August

Dogs Trust warns of impending dog behaviour crisis

A quarter of dog owners have reported at least one new behavioural problem in their pets during lockdown, according to new research by Dogs Trust. In response to the findings, the charity has issued advice to owners to help them manage their dog’s behaviour and help their dogs adjust to…

26 August

StreetVet partners with Webbox

StreetVet has partnered with Webbox in a bid to secure food donations for animals during the coronavirus pandemic. The animal welfare charity, which offers food and veterinary aid to homeless people and their pets, said that without support from pet food manufacturer Webbox, it would have “struggled to continue” after…

24 August

K9 Clean up initiative launched

Dog owners have been invited to take part in a new K9 Clean Up initiative in a bid to tackle litter and raise money for the Dogs Trust. The initiative was launched by Becky Baker earlier this month, and comes as dog charities have struggled during the pandemic. Since the…

14 August

Puppy prices reach ‘record levels’ during lockdown, says Dogs Trust

Animal charity Dogs Trust has reported “record level” prices for puppies during lockdown, with some breeds reaching as much as £9,000. The research showed that the asking price for five of the UK’s most sought after breeds and the five breeds most often smuggled into the country. Dachshunds, English Bulldogs,…

10 August

Kennel Club funding helps 14 organisations amid pandemic

The Kennel Club Educational Trust’s (KCET) Emergency Relief Initiative has revealed it has helped 14 dog training and behaviourist organisations to reopen amid the pandemic. The fund was established in April to support canine organisations in their communities which may be suffering financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus…