Dogs Trust
This coverage reports on news, campaigns, and initiatives from Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Pet Gazette covers the organisation’s 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 Trust’s activities impact the wider petcare sector, from consumer engagement to legislative change.
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Feb- 2020 -13 FebruaryCharities
DogsTrust advises on how to keep safe during Storm Dennis
Dog charity Dogs Trust has offered advice on how to keep dogs “happy” and “safe” with Storm Dennis due to hit the UK this weekend. The charity has said if the If the storm is disrupting your dog’s exercise routine, activities such as a toy filled with food so that…
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4 FebruaryCharities
Dogs Trust appeals for charity shop volunteers
The Dogs Trust has announced it is appealing for volunteers ahead of the grand opening of a new Dogs Trust charity shop. The Poole shop, which is set to have its grand opening on 20 February Dogs, will need volunteers to aid with the day-to-day running of the business. The…
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Jan- 2020 -24 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK
Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless instructed to by police, according to a study by pet food company Webbox. Webbox has revealed some of the most “obscure” pet laws in the UK that pet owners might…
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17 JanuaryCharities
Dogs Trust issues warning over ‘dogfishing’ scam
The Dogs Trust has issued a warning about a recent ‘dogfishing’ scam that is affecting dog lovers in the UK. New statistics from the charity revealed that “thousands” have been conned or “dogfished” into buying puppies illegally imported into the UK. The charity polled over 2,000 puppy owners to gauge…
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15 JanuaryIndustry News
Dogs Trust addresses proposed government rental reform
The Dogs Trust has released a statement in support of proposed government reform to revise current pet bans for tenants. It follows housing secretary Robert Jenrick’s announcement last week that there would be an overhaul of model tenancy contracts in a bid to “make it easier for responsible tenants to…
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13 JanuaryCharities
Dogs Trust receives call every six minutes over unwanted Christmas pets
Dogs Trust has reported it has received a call every six minutes regarding unwanted pets since reopening their adoption centre after the festive period. Dogs Trust in Ballymena, said the charity had been inundated with calls from people looking to give up their pets, only days after receiving it as…
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10 JanuaryCharities
Dogs Trust to hold Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event
Dogs Trust has invited dogs and owners to attend a special Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event in Greyfriars Kirkyard on 14 January. The event aims to “showcase the bond between owner and dog through special activities such as training, playing, grooming and exercising”. It will be the second year in a…
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3 JanuaryCharities
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury offers free workshops to school children
Dogs Trust in Shrewsbury is offering local primary schools free workshops to help children understand dogs and “ensure they can live safely and happily at home.” The ‘Be Dog Smart’ workshops, which cover what it takes to keep a dog happy and healthy, support a range of curriculum subjects and…
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2 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Government considers compulsory microchipping for cats
The government has urged pet owners to microchip all cats and dogs in a newly launched appeal. In a new statement, the government said that microchipping was a “vital part of being a responsible pet owner”. Some 92% of dogs are now microchipped following compulsory measures introduced in 2016. Since…
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Dec- 2019 -17 DecemberCharities
Dogs Trust Ireland suspends rehoming over the festive period
Dogs Trust has announced it is suspending the re-homing of dogs from its re-homing centre over the festive period to prevent people “rushing out to get a dog for Christmas.” The charity has revealed Christmas is not a good time to take on a new dog, especially a puppy, as…
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