Dogs Trust
This coverage reports on news, campaigns, and initiatives from Dogs Trust, the UKโs largest dog welfare charity. Pet Gazette covers the organisationโs work in rehoming, training, and advocating for canine welfare, alongside its influence on public policy and industry standards. Coverage includes partnerships with pet retailers, suppliers, and service providers, as well as insights into how Dogs Trustโs activities impact the wider petcare sector, from consumer engagement to legislative change.
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May- 2018 -1 MayCharities
Michael Gove scraps plan to ban electric collars
Michael Gove has announced that he has scrapped plans for a complete ban on electric collars for pets. The environment secretary still plans to ban the collars when used for training purposes but told MPs he believes when used with containment fences the collars offer pets โfreedomโ. Gove said: “Containment…
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Apr- 2018 -19 AprilCharities
Dogs Trust Evesham partially reopens following distemper scare
The Dogs Trust centre in Evesham has been partially reopened to the public after a suspected case of distemper in one of its dogs led to its temporary closure. The centre was closed to the public while the case was investigated. Today (19 April) it was been partially reopened from…
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18 AprilCharities
Dogs Trust Evesham closed to the public after suspected viral infection
A Dogs Trust centre in Evesham has been closed to the public after one of its dogs showed signs of a viral infection. The dog is believed to have distemper. Dogs Trust has insisted that the other dogs at the centre appear to be well, despite possibly being in close…
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13 AprilCharities
4 Paws centre closed following police raid
A 4 Paws centre inย South Killingholme has been closed following a raid by the police and RSPCA. The intelligence-led raid saw more than 160 cats and dogs taken away from the clinic. Evidence was then released showing the squalid conditions the animals were kept in and the owner Jodie Fairbrother…
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10 AprilCharities
Animal re-homing centre to reopen after infection scare
A Dogs Trust re-homing centre in Wymeswold is set to be reopen with restrictions following an infection scare. The centre released a statement on Monday 9 April, saying it was temporarily closed due to a “suspected infection”. It is unknown what the infection was, but a spokeswoman for the charity…
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Mar- 2018 -22 MarchCurrent Affairs
Dozens of animals removed in 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic police raid
Dozens of animals have reportedly been removed from a 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in North Lincolnshire, following a raid by the police and RSPCA. There were an estimated 30 dog rescue vehicles at the scene in South Killingholme, after police and rescue services arrived at the property at 8.30am on…
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Feb- 2018 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Shock collar ban could be announced in England
A ban of the sale and use of shock collars is to be announced across the UK shortly, following a consultation period on the terms of such a ban, including a total import ban and a possible amnesty, according to the Kennel Club. The Kennel Club is delighted that following…
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20 FebruaryCharities
Dogs Trust calls on government to ban electric collars in new campaign
Canine charity Dogs Trust has launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the government to ban the sale of electronic shock collars in England. A recent poll revealed that 31 percent of the public believe that shock collars are already illegal in England, although that is not the case. Some…
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12 FebruaryEvents
Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018
Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…
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Nov- 2017 -22 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Petition to reverse the exclusion of animal sentience reaches 178,000
A petition to reverse theย UK Government’s decided to exclude the status of animals as sentient beingsย in the EU withdrawal bill has reached 178,000. MPs rejected the clause to recognise animals as sentient, a provision covered by EU law. As part of the EU withdrawal billย Green MP Caroline Lucasย submitted the…
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