The RSPCA is trying to find out who owns a young dog who was found wandering in Exeter late in the afternoon of Thursday 11 December.
Holly, as the Staffordshire bull terrier has since been named by the RSPCA, was found on Burnthouse Lane near Ludwell Valley Fields. She followed a local dog walker home who took her in and contacted the local authority dog warden who took her to the RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter.
Holly, who is brindle in colour, was suffering from a skin condition. She has extensive fur loss and initial veterinary examinations indicate that she has...
An Exeter couple were disqualified from owning dogs for 10 years at Exeter Magistrates’ Court last week (11 December) after admitting failing to meet their dog’s needs.
Anne Marie Every, 29, and Guy Francis Pinn, 27, both of Spenser Avenue, were also ordered to pay £250 costs each.
In addition, Pinn was ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid work and Every was given a two-year conditional discharge.
Mazie, a collie cross springer spaniel, was first seen by the RSPCA in April 2014.
She had a skin condition and the couple were provided with funding for veterinary...
East Devon District Council is pleased to report that so far this year most dog owners are obeying the various dog control measures on beaches.
Everyone wants to enjoy the beach, particularly in warm summer weather, and it is quite possible for all users to get along together if everyone is considerate to others.
Details of the Dog Ban areas are shown on the large signs that are easy to see at the main entrances to the beaches, and also by checking the East Devon website. Regardless of any official restrictions, all dog owners must always behave responsibly with their dogs...
The Pomeranian originates from the Pomeranian region in Northern Poland, and it is also called “the Pom Pom”. This dog breed is small (3.5 kilograms at most), which makes it perfect for people who like to carry their best friend with them all the time. “The Pom Pom” is very popular in the U.S. (we all know the Facebook sensation Boo, who’s a Pomeranian; he’s so cute because his owner grooms him every month at the salon), he doesn’t grow too big, and it’s perfect for those living in tiny flats. The Pomeranian is also extremely easy to train and super...
Would you be happy to sit on your couch watching Netflix for days on end? Is your idea of getting fresh air opening the window in your car? Getting a dog will change all that. Provided you are properly set up to look after a cute canine, dogs are a great way to get more exercise while still having a lot of fun. Most dogs need to be walked at least twice a day, and they don’t really mind where. Also, nothing will get you out of the house faster than adorable puppy eyes staring at you! If you’re looking for some fun and companionship as well as a guarantee of getting...
This week, the residents at Angela Court Nursing Home had a wonderful visit from Archie the dog. Archie is a beautiful black ‘Heinz 57’ who is more than happy to receive cuddles and strokes from the residents and staff. His calm temperament means that he loves spending time with people and was a huge hit with everyone at the home.
Using animals as therapy for those living with dementia is a very important activity, research shows that having animals around can have several beneficial results - animals can improve mood and behaviours as well as providing a calming influence. The...
An Okehampton farmer has been convicted in Exeter Magistrates Court of breaching the ban that was imposed on him by Exeter Crown Court in November 2012.
He was fined £500 and ordered to pay costs of £500 plus a £30 victim surcharge. So a total of £1030. The prosecution was brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.
The court heard that Leon Smith kept a collie dog in a livestock trailer on his land at Meldon, near Okehampton for at least six days. The court was told that a local resident heard the dog in the trailer on 24th March 2013, took photos, and...
Mickey, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service's live scent rescue dog, recently attended an exercise in Wales along with his handler Paul West.
The team were working alongside the London Fire & Rescue Services own Urban Search and Rescue team.
The exercise was a mine rescue and took place over two days in Dinas in the Rhondda, Wales, involving a simulation of a collapsed three storey building with an unknown number of casualties inside that were either trapped or missing.
Paul explained: “I worked alongside another dog handler from Greater Manchester...
The second annual competition to find the best dog walk along the South West Coast Path has been launched this week backed by the Kennel Club’s access adviser Stephen Jenkinson, an expert on where dog owners can go and what they can do in the countryside. The winning voter will win a holiday at one of Holiday Cottages 800 dog-friendly cottages in the region worth £400.
Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to vote for their dog’s favourite walk along this stunning 630-mile National Trail that stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset. With hundreds of routes to...
Anita the Akita formerly known as Bullet - a very unsuitable name for a beautiful girl who was found wandering the streets of Bradford. She was picked up as a stray and placed in the dog pound and given seven days for her owner to find her.
It was discovered she was micro chipped and the owner was contacted. He claimed that he had sold her on but nevertheless he would come and collect her, presumably to sell her on again.
He didn’t show up and Anita’s time was up. Seven days had gone by and she was scheduled to be put to sleep.
