Dogs Trust

Nov- 2020 -

4 November

Dog’s trust partners with homeless charity to fund new role

Dogs Trust has partnered with homeless charity Simon Community Scotland to appoint Cat Birt in the new role of pets and housing development and engagement officer, in a bid to help homeless people find dog friendly accommodation options. Birt, will be working with accommodation providers to highlight the benefits of…

Oct- 2020 -

22 October

Charities

Third of public don’t research before buying dogs, warns charity

Over a third of puppy owners (34%) fail to do any research before buying their dog, according to Dog Trust’s ‘Choosing My Dog’ study. The charity’s findings suggest that dog owners are vulnerable to being scammed by smugglers, who are illegally importing puppies into the country under dire conditions. Dogs…

13 October

Business

PitPat and Dogs Trust invests 50k to ‘support canine well-being’

PitPat and Dogs Trust are launching a new collaboration to encourage dog-owners to monitor the activity levels of their pet. The two-year partnership will see a “minimum of £50k invested into supporting the wellbeing of dogs in the UK”, with PitPat making a £5 donation to Dogs Trust for every…

Aug- 2020 -

28 August

Charities

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…

24 August

Charities

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

Charities

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,…

Jul- 2020 -

27 July

Charities

Dogs Trust warns of abandonment crisis

Dogs Trust has warned that “tens of thousands” of stray or abandoned dogs could need help in the wake of the pandemic. It comes as the demand for puppies has reportedly “soared” during lockdown, with online searches for puppy purchases up by 166% since lockdown began in March. However, the…

24 July

Charities

Dogs Trust Ireland warns public of ‘dogfishing’

Dogs Trust Ireland is urging the public about the dangers of being “dogfished” by “doggy dealers” who are putting profits before the welfare of the dogs they are selling. According to online search trends the demand for buying a puppy in Ireland has sky-rocketed by 400% and so too has…

23 July

Government & Legislation

Vets and celebrities campaign against ‘petfishing’

Vets, charities and celebrities have come together with a newly-launched government campaign to warn prospective pet owners  against unknowingly buying pets from “unscrupulous” sellers following a rise in pet demand. An open letter signed by celebrities including  Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden, and  supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home,…

17 July

Events

Kennel Club cancels Discover Dogs event

The Kennel Club has cancelled this year’s Discover Dogs event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which was due to take place in London in October, will no longer go ahead due to the continued restrictions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and current government advice against staging large public…