Number of animals being abandoned in Dorset soaring, says RSPCA
THE number of animals being abandoned in Dorset has soared in 2023, according to new figures. Animal welfare charity the…
Proposed rules on dogs in public places revealed in Dorset Council papers
PROPOSED restrictions on dogs in public places – including a maximum lead length of 2m and a standardised beach…
Dog that went missing from Gillingham found safe and well, say police
A DOG it was feared had been stolen from Gillingham has been found ‘safe and well’. Police said that on…
Police tracing dog who may have been stolen in Gillingham
A MAN who found a dog in Gillingham did not return it to its owner, according to police. Officers are…
International Dog Day: The stories of Avon and Somerset Police’s canine crime fighters
To mark International Dog Day, Avon and Somerset Police historian ALAN VOWELS looked back through time at the role…
Adorable new faces will soon be fighting crime in Wiltshire and Somerset
WHO could not like these adorable faces? Well, in the future, criminals will be dismayed to see them, because they…
PETS COLUMN: Physical causes of dog behaviour issues, part one
by LYNN BROOM Longmead Veterinary Practice BEHAVIOURAL problems can have many causes and it is important to be aware of the…
PETS COLUMN: When behaviour is due to a physical cause, part two
by Lynn Broom, Longmead Veterinary Practice THIS is the second of two articles on how physical factors can affect…
Science Week youngsters walk in the shoes of farmers
Students from more than 10% of primary schools across England and Wales stepped into farmers’ shoes to take part…
When vomiting and diarrhoea need a vet’s help
by Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice DOGS especially are prone to getting diarrhoea and, though less frequently, vomiting. Cats are generally…
