Four Paws dogs Rosie simple adores her ball.
I know I have put a similar picture of Rosie with her ball on one of our walks before, but she just wants to be playing with it all the time!
I love watching her chasing it with such joy and then having a little tussle.
Rosie you are a sweetie!
Dog rescue charity investigated over dog smuggling claims (From Bournemouth Echo)
A DORSET dog charity is being investigated by Trading Standards.
Dorset Dog Rescue, which is a county-wide charity based in Poole, was investigated over allegations that dogs were being illegally imported.
Concerns were raised after an investigation by a television programme.
Poole Borough Council trading standards team said the way the charity operates has improved considerably since the investigation began and the charity has agreed to sign a Formal Undertaking that they will comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2003.
A spokesman added: “The Formal Undertaking has not yet been signed but will include that they do not mislead consumers in relation to dogs that they sell or otherwise act unfairly towards consumers.
“Should Dorset Dog Rescue breach the Formal Undertaking then further formal action could follow through the courts.
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“In addition to signing the Formal Undertaking, Dorset Dog Rescue were warned about their previous conduct and of their need to comply with the requirements under The Trade in Animal and Related Products Regulations 2011 should they import dogs from outside the UK.”
The Dorset Echo has contacted Dorset Dog Rescue to request a comment.
Some people will never understand how much I love my Dog …
… but that’s okay, my dog knows!
Rudes is one of Four Paws regulars. He always makes me smile with his cheery personality and twirls of joy while we are out. Rudes loves his walks, sniffing at everything he discovers!
Today we walked along the River Stour, only as far as the re cycling centre then circled the block as beyond this point is flooded.
One very relaxed Doggie! With an ‘I own this Sofa!’ look on his face and yes, Rudes is allowed on the sofa by his owner.
Here is Four Paws Dog Max just looking so adorable after his walk, waiting for his treat!
MEET Sophia, Sweep, Sky and Sam – just some of the Dorset rescue animals currently looking for a loving new home.
Staff at Margaret Green Animal Rescue, based in Wareham and Blandford, are hoping to find families for their resident cats and dogs.
Four-year-old lap cat Sophia is said to be a “friendly and affectionate girl” who sometimes likes her belly scratched. She would prefer to be the only cat in the home but should be fine to live with older children.
Sweep, meanwhile, is currently living with his feline brother Sooty and is happy to be rehomed with him or on his own. Staff say once he gets to know a person, he is very affectionate and should be able to live with children, another cat or a dog.
Lucy Compton, fundraising and marketing manager for Margaret Green, described some of the other animals in the rescue centre’s care.
“There’s Sky, a lovely little lady who would like a home of her own. She used to live with other cats but was quite unhappy being around them. She would like a home where she is the only pet, but she should be ok to live with older children. She needs lots of fuss and love,” she said.
“Daisy is an extremely pretty two-year-old female Lurcher,” she continued, “who is very friendly and happy. She loves to run, especially when she’s amongst all her four-legged friends. For this reason, she’d love to find an active, loving family who will enjoy taking her on long walks.
“She can live with other dogs and children aged five and over, but she wouldn’t be able to live with cats.”
Two other canines at the centre are Tanzie, a two-year-old Husky cross, and Sam, a nine-year-old chocolate Labrador.
Tanzie is “full of fun and energy” and knows some basic commands but enjoys learning new tricks. She could live with children aged 12 and over and male dogs but would prefer a home without cats.
Sam is a “typical, happy chocolate Lab who loves everything and everyone”. He loves company and although he is nine, he is still full of life and enjoys his walks, according to staff.
For further details about any of the animals, visit margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
If you think that you, or someone you know would benefit from having one of our wonderful assistance dogs then you are welcome to get in touch with the charity via email, telephone or mail.
01202 814643, woofability@gmail.com or Freepost Woofability.
Diarrhoea will resolve quicker if food is maintained but it must be bland, easy to digest and given little and often.
Diarrhoea is generally slow to resolve but should gradually improve and cleared in five days. If the Diarrhoea is on going, watery, or their is blood present, the dog should always be seen by a Vet.
When it comes to your animal’s health, you want to follow facts, not fears. It’s easy for rumors and misinformation to arise, and thanks to the Internet these rumors can grow and spread fast. One of the things that have come under attack recently is garlic. You’ve probably heard on the one hand that garlic is a safe and healthy herb for your animals, only to read somewhere next day that it’s dangerously toxic and should be avoided. Which is correct?
The onion connection
The confusion surrounding garlic arises primarily from its close ties to the onion family. Onions have a high concentration of thiosulphate, a substance that can trigger hemolytic or Heinz body anemia in dogs, a condition where circulating red blood cells burst. When it comes to onions, a single generous serving can cause this reaction.
“Onions are only one of the substances which can cause Heinz body anemia,” adds Wendy Wallner, DVM. “Other substances such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and benzocaine-containing topical preparations can also cause Heinz body anemia in the dog.” Benzocaine probably accounts for many cases of the illness because it is prevalent in creams often recommended for allergy-suffering animals. It is absorbed through the skin and builds up in the bloodstream. In fact, this substance is often likely to have been involved in cases where garlic was suspect.
Garlic itself simply does not contain the same concentration of thiosulphate as onions do. In fact, it is barely traceable in garlic, and is readily excreted from the body. Despite this, garlic is falling victim to mass hysteria. There are 51,174 websites devoted to warnings about the toxicity of garlic. Yet there is little scientific data to back this claim other than those small amounts of thiosulphate. There are still over 400,000 sites proclaiming the benefits of garlic, many from reputable holistic veterinarians who have widely used it in their practice for many years.
Garlic’s health benefits
As long as humans have been using herbs, garlic has been a primary remedy. And as long as people have been using garlic, they have also been feeding it to their animals. Its properties have proven far-reaching and safe to use.
In the past 50 years, during the rebirth of holistic medicine in the United States, garlic has been in the forefront. Every text I have researched on herbal health care for animals has recommended it, especially for its incredible anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties.
In my own experience, garlic has also benefited animals with cancer, diabetes, liver, heart and kidney disease, uncontrollable staph infections and a host of other conditions. It is a staple in my recommended preventative protocols, and has been widely used in hundreds of thousands of animals with no reported negative side effects (except on breath!).
In other words, it’s fine to use garlic in reasonable doses. Trust history over hysteria!
What form is best?
Raw garlic fed daily may be hard on the GI tract and cause digestive upset or diarrhea. This means your animal can’t really eat enough to get true therapeutic dosages. Dehydrated powder or cooked garlic has gone through a heat process that destroys much of its benefits, so the best form to use is a purified extract, often fed in a gel cap. This form can easily get into the intestines in concentrated amounts, benefiting the animal without digestive upset. Dosage is approximately 1/2 capsule for a small dog and up to 2 capsules for a large dog.
by LISA S. NEWMAN, ND, PH.D.
Perfect for Dog Walks as it is safe to let your dog off the lead as long as you consider other Trail users. It is also quite sheltered. Which is helpful when the weather isn’t so great!
The North Dorset Trailway is a multi use bridleway using the route of the old Somerset and Dorset railway line that closed in 1966. The old railway line is a particularly good route as it naturally links up many of the towns and villages across North Dorset.
There are currently 5 sections of Trailway open to the public, the longest being Blandford to Sturminster Newton at over 9 miles (14 Km) long. It is hoped that other sections of the Old Railway Line currently in private ownership will become useable sections of Trailway in the future.
Directions: Off the A354 Blandford Forum bypass, head towards the Tesco superstore, then turn off left towards the free car park beside the Brewery.
