Oscar is looking for his forever home
A 16-MONTH old Kelpie cross needs a forever home. Waggy Tails Rescue in Wimborne highlights one dog each month that…
Red deer being removed from Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park due to change in law
VISITORS to a Dorset farm park will no longer be able to pet red deer due to changes in…
Dorset back on screens for BBC Winterwatch
DORSET is back on TV as BBC nature show Winterwatch returns. Hosts Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham and Iolo Williams have…
How woolly hoods are helping Dora recover from illegal ‘ear cropping’ procedure
DORSET pooch Dora is dealing with cropped ears this winter by wearing a specially-knitted hood – complete with woolly…
Stolen lurcher puppy found alone in Alderholt
A LURCHER puppy – part of a litter stolen from a Shroton property – was found alone near a…
Woman handed suspended prison sentence for mistreating chihuahua, Poppy
A CHRISTCHURCH woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after…
Police tracing man after woman slapped during dog walk confrontation
A DOG walker claims she was slapped after challenging a man whose dog was off the lead. The incident unfolded…
Plan for new dog walking parks in woodland near Wimborne
PLANS for a dog walking park near Wimborne have been submitted. The scheme, by CL Planning on behalf of Ms…
Shocking stats reveal 13% increase in pet neglect in Dorset
524 ANIMAL neglect incidents were reported in Dorset from January to September this year – and the RSPCA said…
Man throws dog poo at walker’s face in Poole
A MAN reportedly threw a bag of dog faeces at another dog walker in Poole before attacking her further. Police…