Important Read! Thousands of dogs could be poisoned this Christmas by gobbling down festive chocolate, Christmas cake or mince pies. More than 6,000 dogs in the UK are expected to have suffered chocolate poisoning in 2016 -with a quarter of cases expected in December alone Thousands of curious dogs could be fatally poisoned this festive season by gobbling down chocolate...
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Amazing Dog story. Harris the Border Terrier went missing halfway up Ben Nevis amid temperatures of minus three. A pet dog survived getting lost on Britain’s highest mountain thanks to two kind-hearted climbers – who sent him home in a taxi. Border Terrier Harris, went missing halfway up 1345m (4,411ft) Ben Nevis amid temperatures of minus three degrees centigrade and...
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It’s Monday! Have a great week all Four Paws Doggies and their Families!
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Four Paws Dorset’s Max having a wonderful time on his dog walk yesterday at Recotts Recreation Ground, Wimborne. Here is Max doing what dogs like doing best, sniffing and exploring! The Autum leaves are just perfect for that. Max definitely agrees. Way to go Max!
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Moreton is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated on the River Frome about 8 miles east of Dorchester. * Dog bin at Moreton Village only. Accessibility: Some paths were relatively flat and even at the time of visit and may be accessible for some pushchair and wheelchair users and those with mobility or other issues; a reccying visit is advised to check...
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In Wimborne having fun in the Autumn leaves! Here is Diesel having a lovely time on his walk yesterday. Diesel suffers a little with Arthritis, so I encourage him on our walks and varying them daily. A gentle hill, level only and then a loop including both. Quote Diesel “Okay, you have my picture, now let me carrry on sniffing in the leaves!” Diesel...
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Dogs understand what we say AND how we say it: Researchers find canine brains are far more capable than thought. A groundbreaking study to investigate how dog brains process speech has revealed canines care about both what we say and how we say it. It discovered that dogs, like people, use the left hemisphere to process words, and the right hemisphere brain region to...
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In the Guardian. John Lewis Christmas advert: Buster the boxer is a sledgehammer to 2016 John Lewis thought a dog bouncing on a trampoline couldn’t offend anyone? Oh how wrong they were ‘This is the story of a little girl called Bridget who loves to bounce,” says the John Lewis website as it introduces its new Christmas advert. Bridget has always loved to bounce. She’s...
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Dog Pic to make you Smile! Happy Friday! Lol! I’m a Dog. Everday is Friday!
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Tip for Today. Vomiting in Dogs. Get the dog checked by a Vet if it displays prolonged or repeated vomiting, or if the dog is lethargic or in obvious pain. Do not feed the dog until it has seen a vet.
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Help a rescue pet this Christmas by donating a Shoe Box filled with goodies. At this time of year we see an increase in animals coming into our care and less people looking to give a rescued pet a forever home. We are asking for kind members of the public to help a rescue pet this year by filling a shoe box or small container with treat, toys and other goodies for the...
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Studies have shown playing the right music can have a powerful and calming influence on dogs and cats. Sound is a major factor of our surroundings, especially in today’s loud, fast-paced world. Noise pollution can be a significant stressor for both animals and humans, while healing music can calm us and improve our lives. Sound consists of waves of energy. How fast a...
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Five things to do with your dog this weekend! 1. Visit somewhere new Just because it’s getting colder, it doesn’t mean that you and your dog should stop exploring new places. Lots of beaches have their ‘no dogs allowed’ restrictions lifted during the autumn and winter months, so take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful British coastlines while...
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Archie Darby (left) died in the attack and his brother Daniel-Jay Darby was left with serious injuries Parents have paid tribute to their four-month old son who was killed in a dog attack, and his 22-month-old brother who was seriously injured. Archie Darby died after he was attacked by the dog at his home in Colchester, Essex. His brother Daniel-Jay Darby is in...
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Four Paws Dog Raffles having fun at Waitrose Green in Wimborne! Really proud of Raffles on his dog walk as there was a lot of noise from the builders and he just trotted on past. We had a fun time with Raffles meeting lot of his doggie friends. Well done Raffles! What a Star!
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PDSA Help a Vet, help a Pet. Dogs, cats and more! Join Team PDSA Thousands of runners pushed themselves to the limit in this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon – and Team PDSA was right there amongst them! Ballot applications for the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 are now closed. If you enter the ballot, you will find out at the start of October 2017 whether or...
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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 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. Please contact us for further...
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Tooth of an Alsatian dog discovered a mile from Stonehenge. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of what they believe is the earliest known journey in British history: a 250-mile trip from York to Wiltshire made 7,000 years ago by a Mesolithic hunter-gatherer and his dog. Scientific investigation of a dog’s tooth found at a site one mile from Stonehenge has thrown up...
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Today (3rd) on the anniversary of her passing, we commemorate our incredible founder Mary Tealby and her pioneering work in animal welfare.
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GALA CONCERT On Saturday 15th October 2016, Waggy Tails Rescue are holding a Gala Concert featuring the Dorset Police Male Voice Choir. The venue is QE Academy, Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT. The doors open at 7pm and the concert begins at 7.30pm. The tickets are £10 to include a welcome drink. Please open the poster attachment to see full details and where to get...
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The Knoll House Dorset, South West of England Ferry Rd, Studland, BH19 3AH Knoll House on the south coast of England enjoys a unique position on the Dorset coast with views over Studland Bay and its famous three mile beach. A traditional, family-run seaside hotel on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, we pride ourselves on a high standard of friendly cheerful service which...
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With a little perseverance your dog’s itchiness can be resolved. Michael Hallam advises on how to bring skin problems under control. If your dog is suffering from skin problems it can drive you to despair. Watching him scratch, and knowing he is uncomfortable can leave you feeling helpless and upset. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Even if your dog’s skin complaint...
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Super cosy on their Mummies bed! These 2 are adorable and full of mischief!
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Eye injuries should be treated with saline solution so as not to upset the pH balance of your dog’s eye.
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Dog picture to make you smile! It’s the weekend! Have a great one, all my human and 4 legged friends!
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Ramsdown car park at Hurn village, Dorset. A WOMAN who went to walk her dogs in a Hurn nature spot was left horrified after what was believed to be an air rifle shot narrowly missed her head. Jane Prosser, 45, drove to Ramsdown Forest at around 7am on Thursday to take her two Jack Russells for their morning walk, but when she went to her boot to let them out she suddenly...
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