Dogs Trust

Do people who commit animal cruelty offences deserve harsher punishment?

In the last few weeks the maximum sentence given to those who commit animal cruelty has been changed from six…

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Charity asks government for further animal cruelty measures

The Dogs Trust has commended the government’s intentions on cracking down on animal cruelty offences. The government recently committed to…

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PIF announces new dog walker code

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced details of a new code of practice for professional dog walkers which…

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Puppies sedated to smuggle them across the border, claims charity

Puppies have been sedated to smuggle them across the border without any documentation, claims a new report from Dogs Trust.…

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Charity braces itself for back-to-school dumped dogs

As children across the UK go back to school, Dogs Trust has identified a trend which sees some families hand…

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Unlicensed pet shop owner convicted of selling imported puppies

An unlicensed pet shop owner has been sentenced for failing to ensure the needs of a protected animal. Alexandru-Constantin Ghita,…

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Four children admitted to hospital for dog bites everyday

Dogs Trust is launching its first official Be Dog Smart Week (19th-25th June), in a bid to help teach children everywhere how to…

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Over 50,000 back BSL campaign

More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds…

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‘Click of a button’ owners cause rise in unwanted pets

Pet owners who were able to purchase puppies at the ‘click of a button’ have been blamed for the upsurge…

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TECHNIK announces change at the top

TECHNIK has announced that David Newall has joined the company as head of the Veterinary and Animal Charities Division. David brings…

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