Pet Owners
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May- 2018 -21 May
Dog food manufacturer announces ‘Dog Dates’ scheme to combat loneliness
A dog food manufacturer has announced a new scheme called ‘Dog Dates’ to combat loneliness in the elderly as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. [optin-monster-shortcode id=”x9diax4uqquvbr6bcrbr”] The Pedigree scheme has seen 20 lonely elderly people living in Melton Mowbray paired up with dog owners in the village in the…
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21 May
28 percent of UK tenants would pay more to be allowed pets
As many as 28 percent of UK tenants say that they would be happy to pay an average of £24 per month extra to be allowed to keep pets a new study has revealed. In the new research by bathroom and kitchen firm Showerstoyou.co.uk, pet-friendly housing was found to be…
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11 May
Pet food company to hold mental health awareness event
A pet food company, Poppy’s Picnic, has held an event for care home residents in order to support Mental Health Awareness Week and show how pets can help people overcome depression and anxiety. The event will see residents from Dauntsey House Care Home meet the dogs of company owners Dylan…
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11 May
‘Pawternity leave’ introduced at Cambridge company
A Cambridge company has introduced ‘pawternity leave’ for employees with newborn puppies, to allow them time to help the animals settle in. Technology company Airsorted is offering those with new puppies a full week off with pay to look after their new arrivals. James Jenkins-Yates, CEO and founder at Airsorted…
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10 May
London Fire Brigade tells public cats stuck in trees are not their problem
The London Fire Brigade has told members public not to waste their time with animal related incidents, urging people to call the RSPCA instead. New figures released by the London Fire Brigade say they rescued 539 animals across the capital last year Figures showed the fire brigade is called to…
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9 May
A third of UK drivers risking fines by failing to restrain pet passengers
New research has shown that a third of UK drivers are risking a fine of up to £2,500 by not restraining their pets whilst driving. The research undertaken by Confused.com said that 34 percent of drivers failed to restrain pet passengers, one in 10 drivers allow their pets to sit…
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9 May
Handling rabbits could affect their welfare according to new research
New research from the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science shows the way rabbits are handled is likely to have a “direct impact” on the welfare of the animal. The research found that ‘scruffing’ (holding the rabbit by the scruff of the neck) is associated by the rabbit to predators,…
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4 May
Scotland councillor eyes dog ban in parks
Isobel Davidson, a Liberal Democrat councillor wants dogs to be band from areas frequented by children amidst fears that their faeces could spread diseases. She has been backed by a number of community councils who say there is a “significant” risk with dog excrement and young children. Davidson said: “I…
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3 May
Animal sanctuary warns of cats being sold as ‘bait’ for dog fights
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary has warned that cats are being sold or given away for use as bait at illegal dog fights. The sanctuary’s warning comes after it rescued two cats in Didcot that were given away on Facebook for use as bait. The Facebook post is reported to have described…
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2 May
Pet death prompts United Airlines ban on some animal cargo
United Airlines is to ban many breeds of dog and other pets from its cargo hold following the death of a giant rabbit and a French bulldog. From 18 June several dog and cat breeds, along with other small animals, will be unable to fly with the airline and all…
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