He first came to our attention a few weeks back when the 2012 Britain’s Got Talent auditions kicked off. Now, Pudsey the dancing dog is preparing for his time in the spotlight and a whole lot of hard work. Alongside owner and teacher Ashleigh, Pudsey managed to gain overnight fame, an exaggerated applause and a firm ‘Yes’ from (more…)

Heather Garton, the owner of a dog named Blitzen, was relieved to hear that the pooch she re-homed managed to accompany her daughter for eight full hours following an accident while walking. The St Agnes based family are ecstatic to hear the news that Blitzen could now have a chance at claiming victory for (more…)

A four-year-old collie cross named Zak, who previously salvaged the life of a pensioner from the Hampshire area, has been entered as a candidate for the Dogs Trust Honours Awards. The title Zak will be competing for is the Hero Dog award, which reflects (more…)

Dogs are always curious about what their owners are eating whether it is a sandwich, chocolate or a biscuit, but thanks to the introduction of a new ice cream for dogs, canines can now indulge in their own sweet treat. Marie Sawle, a garage manager turned nutritionist, is the creator of Billy & Margot. The product is named after her dog Billy, who enjoyed venturing to the ice cream van near his home every time the high-pitched melody sounded. (more…)

Members of the military stand on the front line and risk their lives every day, but recognition is now being awarded to the many dogs that use their courage to save lives too. The Dogs Trust Honours 2012 works to shed some light on the abundance of canines that selflessly combat violence, uncover bodies and salvage lives every single day. As the awards near their fifth year, a shortlist of candidates has been confirmed and now the public have been asked to vote for their winner. (more…)

Hillside Animal Sanctuary, a sanctuary for homeless dogs, has recently helped over 40 Romanian dogs to be cared for in loving homes throughout the Norfolk area. Romania is an area with millions of stray dogs and the severity of the issue has caught the attention of John Watson who works at Hillside Animal Sanctuary. The sanctuary based in Frettenham has seen (more…)

An 18-week-old puppy named Ava has made a life-long friendship after Tasha, a Rottweiler who is cared for by the same owner, tracked her down after she went missing. Joanna Glover, a 24-year-old from Hamilton, had recently taken the puppy into her care. During an afternoon stroll with both dogs and her partner Martin McCusker, Ava ran out of sight. (more…)

The Guide Dogs charity has always been committed to raising as much money as possible and recently, residents from the Hanbury area have made an additional contribution to the charity. On Sunday 1st April 2012, dogs and their owners set off on various routes around Hanbury, which is near Bromsgrove in Worcestershire. With a total of nearly £400 raised for the Guide Dogs, the charity is now able to expend more funds into training dogs to help the blind and partially sighted. (more…)

Staff members at Leicester Animal Rescue, an animal shelter situated in the Billesdon area of Leicestershire, are thrilled to announce the growth of their kennels. Prior to this business advancement, the animal shelter was limited to tending to just 16 animals. (more…)