Dogs Trust

Aug- 2022 -

17 August

Dogs Trust sees ‘record’ number of calls amid cost-of-living crisis

Dogs Trust revealed it has received a record number of calls over recent months from people asking the charity to take in their dogs, with enquiries jumping to the highest level since its records began, with 4,370 inquiries received in July 2022. Dogs Trust said there has been a notable…

Aug- 2021 -

2 August

Charities

Dogs Trust launches new TV campaign with Sir Joanthan Pryce

Dogs Trust has launched its latest TV campaign, which will showcase the charity’s Canine Care Card and feature the actor Sir Jonathan Pryce. The Canine Care Card service means that “should the worst happen”, Dogs Trust will not only be able to care for an owner’s dog and find them…

Jun- 2021 -

14 June

Charities

Vita Canis raises £4,000 for dog rescue centres

The founder of Vita Canis, a natural aromatherapy pet product business, has raised £4,000 for dog rescue centres, through her ‘Style to Rescue’ online event. Jitka Krizova organised the event, where groomers “put on virtual displays and seminars in aid of animal shelters”. Krizova, who runs Vita Canis, has been…

May- 2021 -

19 May

Charities

Dogs Trust extends art trail to raise funds for new rehoming centre

Dogs Trust has announced that it is extending its ‘A Dog’s Trail’ with Snoopy art into the towns of Caerphilly and Porthcawl, to raise funds for a new rehoming centre in Wales. The project was originally intended as a Cardiff-based event with 50-plus sculptures. However, the Dogs Trust has teamed…

10 May

Government & Legislation

New gov taskforce to investigate reported rise in pet thefts

A new government taskforce was launched by environment secretary George Eustice on Saturday (8 May) to investigate the reported rise in pet theft since the beginning of lockdown. Over the past year, sales platforms have reported a considerable rise in puppy and kitten prices, with people deciding to adopt or…

7 May

Trade Organisations

Dogs Trust calls for older dogs to be rehomed

Dogs Trust is urging for the public to rehome older dogs instead of purchasing puppies during lockdown. This is in response to the charity finding almost half of people looking to adopt were searching for a four-legged friend under the age of six months Adam Clowes, the charity’s operations director,…

Apr- 2021 -

6 April

Trade Organisations

Postman Pooch donates Easter treats to Dogs Trust

Ahead of the Easter weekend, Postman Pooch delivered 45 dog-friendly Easter eggs to Dogs Trust’s branch in Manchester. Founded in 2018 by Kyle Lovett-Blackwell and Ben Millar, Postman Pooch offers gifts, treats, and toys for dogs. On why he donated to Dogs Trust, Millar said: “When we launched Postman Pooch,…

Mar- 2021 -

31 March

Charities

Dogs Trust saves 1,500th smuggled puppy via Puppy Pilot scheme

Dogs Trust has revealed that it has saved 1,5000 smuggled puppies and rehomed them through its Puppy Pilot scheme. The charity is calling on the government to raise the minimum age for puppies to enter the UK to six months and to increase penalties for those caught illegally importing dogs.…

22 March

Events

Dogstival to go ahead this June

Dogstival is set to go ahead this summer in line with government restrictions, with dates set for 5 June and 6 June in Burley Park in the New Forest. The weekend festival will feature a host of activities, including ‘Barkour’ a parkour adventure playground for dogs and canicross, cross country…

11 March

Charities

Dogs Trust campaign reveals owners forced to give up pet due to Covid

Dogs Trust has released a new advert, featuring recordings from owners who made the decision to hand over their dogs over to the charity due to Covid-19. The recordings have been shared via a radio and video advert as part of the charity’s ongoing ‘Change the Tale’ campaign. The advert…