Rise in Abandoned puppies in the UK

In the last 12 months the number of puppies being abandoned has doubled according to statisitcs. Dog between the ages of 7 weeks and 12 months has suggested that dog owners are taking on dogs they can't look after. Financial hardship and relationship breakdowns are the two most common reasons for dog being abandoned and especially over the last two years this has raised due to the recession.

100,000 dogs currently residing in the UK's over stretched welfare system which cost animal charitys £6.65 aday. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home recently announced they are putting to sleep many healthy dogs as they struggle to cope with the number of surrendered animals.

To try and encourage dog lovers to consider adopting, DogBlog.com and Butcher's Pet Care, are going to launch National Dog Adoption Month this September with the emphasis on spreading the message that breed research is the most essential preparation any potential dog owner can do. Understanding the needs and requirements fo particular/specific breeds enables event the most experienced owner to make a better judgement about their campatibility and lifestyle for a new dog.

Failing to do proper research on their choice of dog and a growth in irresponsible breeders/suppliers of dogs and exploiting the lack of regulation in prodcuing dogs at wholesale levels.

Its so sad that we live in a must-have-it-now society, where people often don't think before getting a dog. They don't tak the time to really plan what breed, age or even whether they can provide for the dog, they just go out and get one. It is often a situation where the needs of a certain breed are not matched correctly witht he owner's lifestyle and th cycle of misery and abandonment is perpetuated for he poor dogs.

Bull Escapes From Ring

A bull escaped form a Spanish arena in a granstand and charged at spectators. Forty people have been injured inclueding a man who required treatment after being gored in the back Most of the injuries, however, were minor.

The bull was recapture after several minutes as the crowd scattered from the bull. The incident happened in a bull ring in Tafalla on Wednesday. The bull was later reported killed.

What is you opinion on bull fighting

Help Bring Dave the Dog Home

Please help with the campaign to bring Dave the poorly pooch home to the uk. Dave the puppy was found abandoned. Royal Marine Alex Mutch, 32, from Walthamstwo found the puppy while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, he has launched a campaign to bring him back to his home. Marine Alex Mutch and his colleagues have adopted the puppy who they named Dave in memory of fellow figher and his friend David Hart, who died in an explosion in July.

Little Dave is two months old and when they found him, could see that both of his ears have been cut off. Marine Mutch see the puppy being teased by a group of locals. They was hurting it and, it was so terrified. I managed to traded them a packet of mini flares for the puppy.

At first Dave kept biting and hideing behind any bits of wood. We took good care of him and two days later he was happy running around "He is now one of us" Marine Mutch tour of duty ends in September, and wants to bring Dave home to Waltham Forest give him a great life.

The charity Nowzad Dogs, which was set up by an Afahan veteran to help stray animals in the country, says Marine Mutch now has a race against time to raise £2,500 needed to bring Dave the puppy home, this includs travel costs, veterrinary checks, fees and six months quarantine.

On Facebook a fan site in Dave's honour already has more than 240 supporters and £800 has all ready been raised. Its wonderful how many people have been so supportive and have donated already. Please give your support to bring little Dave home, to donate click the link www.justgiving.com/dave-the-dog

Dog Friendly Places

If you are looking to take a break and you want to take your dog with you, look know further. How about the Lake District, its a beautiful place with so much to see. Take a look at our "Dog Friendly Places" We have been able to get some special offers if you book your stay through us. To find out more information click on the dog friendly places link above.

If you know of any nice Dog Friendly Places, please let us know and we can add them to our website.

What is the biggest problem you face with your dog?

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