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…
Wimborne dog rescue “at a loss” after Ashley Heath move is refused
A WIMBORNE dog rescue charity’s bid to relocate to larger premises has been scuppered after planning permission was refused…
Four Border Collie pups are looking for their forever homes
FOUR three-month-old Border Collie cross puppies are in need of a loving home. The puppies, Amber, Ivy, Doug and Patch…
Why you should keep your dog away from conkers this autumn
A POOLE vet has issued a warning to dog owners over the dangers of conkers and acorns as the…