RSPCA. Dogs die in hot cars. Nobody ever thinks it will happen to them or their much loved family pet, yet every year many people still gamble with their dog’s life and every summer dogs die in hot cars. Many people still believe that it’s ok to leave a dog in a car on a warm day if the windows are left open or they are parked in the shade. The truth is it’s still very...
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Four Paws Dorset Dog Diesel having some well deserved TLC after our dog walk this morning. After our dog walk Diesel loves attention and a stroke under his chin is always enjoyed! I always make sure all Four Paws doggies are settled and happy before I leave. Diesel you are very special!
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Tell me again what the Vet did to the dog!
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Injured animals are frightened, in pain and may try to bite anyone who touches them. If a dog is injured take all necessary precautions. Wear thick gloves and cover/wrap in a coat, blanket or towel. Seek veterinary help immediately.
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Longham Lakes, Ferndown offers a great place to walk your dog. I would suggest parking at Haskins Garden Centre. If you walk past Hobby Craft a short way along Ham Lane there is a gravel road on your left after the slip road. Walk up here and there is an entrance to the lakes. Alternatively walk along Ringwood Road just past the garage on your left and there is a small...
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Dorset Dogs Festival 2017 12 August 2017 Dorset Dogs’ fantastic annual celebration of dogs, green spaces and the countryside will take place at Upton Country Park on Saturday 12 August! Look forward to a fun-filled day for dogs and their folks, with a fun dog show, children’s activities, doggie obedience and dancing displays and lots of stalls –...
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Awesome! Dogs are just amazing! This photo is taken at a childrens hospital in Italy. The dogs are waiting to go in to see their patients. Brought tears to my eyes. Look at their enthusiasm!
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This is the wonderful greeting I get from Peanut every time I collect him for his dog walk. Today we walked along the Grange at Furzehill, nr Wimborne. Quiet out apart from a few Blackbirds. Peanut was happy just sniffing about and exploring. Thank you Peanut for making my job so fantastic!
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**PUPPY PARENTS WANTED** Training Assistance Dogs is incredibly rewarding to be involved in. Here at Woofability we’re looking for enthusiastic and caring families or individuals in Dorset & Hampshire to help raise our puppies for a year – from 10 weeks to 14 months. With your help, we can continue to transform more people’s lives. To visit this...
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It is a BEAUTIFUL thing when a career AND a passion COME TOGETHER! I know how lucky I am working with my wonderful Four Paws Dorset dogs and their owners. I hope that lots of you are doing what you are passion about too. A big ‘Thank You’ to you all!
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A STUDY of nearly 1.3m dogs has shown that brachycephalic breeds are less healthy even when it comes to conditions not commonly associated with flat-faced animals. Among the finds were that dogs of 24 brachycephalic breeds were four per cent more likely to be the subject of insurance claims relating to intestinal problems and ten per cent for inflammation of the...
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Trail details. Grade of Trail – easy. Length of Trail – 2 miles. Trail is currently open. Trail description Starting from the Sika trail car park in Wareham Forest, Dorset, enjoy the Scenery of Wareham Forest on foot or by bike by following the tracked routes through the forest and across...
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Adder bites can be fatal. Here is what to do if you think your dog has been bitten by snake. A SUDDEN increase in snake bites has sparked a warning to dog owners. Dave Cumber Vets is warning the public to be cautious when out walking their dogs after five were brought in to the surgery in recent weeks suffering from adder bites. Kate Cumber from the veterinary surgery...
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Cancer symptoms in dogs Lumps – Not all lumps and bumps are cancerous in dogs. There are sebaceous cysts, lipomas and warts, all of which are benign but if you find any growth on your dog, do get it checked.
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Four Paws Dorset doggies. Having fun in the garden! It really is all about the dogs and helping them to feel happy and secure! Love my job!
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HIGH MEAD COUNTRY FAYRE Saturday 13th May, High Mead Farm, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9DR. High Mead is a Therapeutic Farm, located in Ham Lane, Wimborne offering a range of activities for those with learning and physical disabilities, mental health issues and for disengaged youngsters. We’re also a volunteering hub for all generations. High Mead Farm brings...
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Animal festival Day Public · Hosted by Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park. Dorchester, Dorset, DT28PX. Four Paws Dorset will be going – the fun Dog Show is exactly this! Details – Sunday 7th May. 10am until 4pm. The students and staff invites you to a fully loaded fun packed family day out. We will have many activities and...
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Happy Days! Four Paws Dorset doggies, just chilling!
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Happy. Lazy. Sunday! To all Four Paws Dorset doggies and their owners … hoping you’re having a great Bank Holiday Weekend!
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Dorset Knob Throwing & Food Festival 2017 Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY Dogs are Welcome on Leads Sunday 30th April 10am – 4pm. About The world-famous Dorset Knob Throwing and Food Festival returns for 2017, but at a new venue – Kingston Maurward. Besides Knob Throwing there will be additional fun knob attractions including Knob Eating,...
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Looking after and providing new homes for Dog, Cats, Ponies and lots of other animals as well! We would like to invite you to take part in a special and exciting fundraising event. With a very successful second year of Margaret Green Day we decided this year to turn the whole week into celebrating rescue animals! We will declare the week of the 15th May Margaret...
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Four Paws Dorset – not just about dogs! Peanut and I came upon this beautiful Mare and Foal on our dog walk today. Peanut was a brilliant and didn’t get too close to worry the Mum. Ah!
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Four Paws Dorset Dog Max! It’s a hard life being a dog! After our regular dog walk along the River Allen, Max found one of his favourite resting spots … under the chair with his chin resting perfectly! Don’t you just love them! Way to go Max!
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Four Paws Dorset Dog Peanut, so excited before his walk! Peanut is so happy on my arrival for his walk that he often rolls on his back for a tummy rub! Tail wagging madly! Peanut you’re so adorable!
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If your dog suddenly becomes swollen around the mouth, lips or feet, it could have been stung by a bee or wasp. Other symptoms may include drooling, vomit, itchiness, pain at the site of the sting, pawing at the mouth and/or difficulty breathing. Apply cool water and ring the Vet immediately.
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A DOG has died in Bournemouth after contracting Alabama Rot – a disease which has already claimed the life of another dog in Dorset this year. The case is one of seven confirmed recently in England and Wales by Hampshire vets Anderson Moores, who are specialists on the disease. The dog had been walked in the Slades Farm and Talbot Woods area before it died on Tuesday,...
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Family dog killed by toxic mould in food recycling bin. K-Nine news, 16th February 2017, by Victoria Heywood. Many of us will be familiar with the plastic food caddy, an environmentally-friendly method of separating out food waste for recycling by local councils. Unfortunately, a stark warning is now being issued to dog owners after a pet died from licking the toxic...
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Dog owners warned after case of deadly Alabama Rot confirmed in Dorset. DOG owners in Dorset are being warned about the deadly disease Alabama Rot after a vet confirmed a case in the county. Girling and Bowditch veterinary practice has confirmed a case of the disease – known as CRGV – in a dog that was walked in both West Chelborough and Ryme Intrinseca, near...
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Dog Walk today, just outside Wimborne with Four Paws Dorset Dog Peanut. Getting Wet! Peanut and I got completely soaked on our walk today but did we mind? No, not a bit! In fact, Peanut was in his element running through the super deap puddles and attempting to get in every ditch possible! He’s such a character! Simply adorable! Love my...
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Dorset Dog Rescue: Trading Standards takes action following BBC investigation 8 February 2016 Image is of Julia Liddle. Inside Out investigated the charity run by founder Julia Liddle. Trading Standards has taken action against a pet rescue charity which was the subject of a BBC investigation over the illegal import of dogs. Dorset Dog Rescue will sign a “Formal...
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