Haven Rescue is a dog rescue in County Tipperary, Ireland. Set up by “a bunch of like-minded people hoping to make a difference”, they often take in and rehome former racing Greyhounds. Orla Donohoe, of Haven Rescue, says, “At the moment, we are based in Roscrea, but we are happy to help any animal that […]
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Mandatory microchip scanning: a tool against theft
Image by Dogs Trust Despite reports of pet theft increasing year on year, calls to make pet theft a specific offence with custodial sentences . Thieves got bolder as they cashed in on the high demand for dogs and puppies in the midst of the Covid crisis, and many feel a change in microchip law […]
Preparing for staycations: pet safety in the car
Plans of foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits in favour of ‘staycations’, both due to Coronavirus and the increased difficulty of taking one’s dog abroad after Brexit. Now households planning staycations have been advised on how to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips. The motoring experts at have […]
Dog Theft: Our Green and Pleasant Land?
Image by Mily J Photography With and new reports of stolen dogs surfacing every day, it is easy for many dog owners to fall into a state of panic. Karen Lindsey, from was terrified as well – but decided to set about to establish whether her extreme fear of dog theft is a justified one… Whistle? Check. […]
Meet Henry, the UK’s only hedgehog detection dog
Image by Becky Favier Hedgehogs are among the UK’s most beloved wildlife but their numbers have been dropping sharply in recent years. Keeping track of the dwindling hedgehog population poses serious challenges Rescue Springer spaniel Henry did not have the best start in life. By the time the energetic puppy found his forever home with […]