In a landmark victory for animal welfare in the UK, the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill officially comes into force today, 29 June. This Bill increases the maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty tenfold in England and Wales, bringing them in line with the current penalties in Scotland and Northern Ireland. An extremely popular Bill supported […]
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Help save Great Dane Care
Great Dane Care is a small a small registered charity that rescues and rehomes Great Danes. We are based in Carmarthen in Wales, and rely solely on donations from our supporters. Like many animal charities we have been hit hard by the pandemic with a lot of our funding raised by dog shows and public events, which […]
Dog survives burns in wildfire-ravaged Canadian village
As a raging wildfire in British Columbia, exactly a month ago, people in the area had little time to evacuate. When seven-year-old Tonnerre bolted in a panic, his heartbroken owner was unable to find him and was forced to evacuate without him. He thought he may never see his dog again – but somehow Tonnerre, whose name […]
Beach safety tips for your dog
Keep dogs safe in the water Your dog may be a confident swimmer. Bring along an extended leash so your pup can take a dip in the sea without going too far, and purchase a dog-friendly life jacket to ensure their safety at all times. As has been sadly echoed in the tragic recent headlines, […]
Where’s Lola? Tom Dean’s dog still missing as he wins gold for Team GB
Seven months ago, Tom Dean was battling Covid for the second time; as he sat in isolation, he said, Olympic gold seemed “like a million miles off”. Tom was also dealing with loss: his beloved black Labrador, Lola, and had not been seen since. Tom has since overcome Covid and gone on to win an amazing […]