Recent content by allyp

As said, I'm not having a go at people with foreign rescues, I just want uk dogs to ne considered first And no of course you don't have to have a breed you don't like but the small/cute/puppies/dogs that are good with everything go QUICK. You probably won't see them in the kennels or on the...

http://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/stop-how-to-control-predatory-chasing-in-dogs/ Hope link works, fantastic book and there's a short version in pdf on website.

Having worked in rescue for many years I have every breed and type be available for rehoming. Some breeds are unusual and you will probably have to put name on a waiting list. If you are looking for the perfect dog that's good with everything then there are loads over here - they tend to go...

Does have to be a pup? Swindon's Needy Dogs Rescue have got some beautiful long haired Chihuahuas that will soon be looking for a home :)

Absolutely. And is why so many people and organisations (NDWA, RSPCA, Dogs Trust etc) are against BSL. It isn't fair and doesn't work. However it is the law so if a dog comes to the police's attention that may be of type they must investigate it. They seize and remove to kennels and measure...

Yes and then you contact the microchip company with the special reference number you have as a professional. They can tell you anything that is listed on the microchip recorded - usually the registered owner's details, dog's details, where/when the dog was chipped, if it has been reported found...

Yes :) The biggest problem with microchips is people not updating details. About 55%-60% of the chipped dogs we pick up have out of date iNFO. I'd still rather find a chipped dog as at least you have its name, usually age and are sometimes able to find out other info

Not personally... but it does happen - have picked strays several times that showed signs of being used as bait and have colleagues that have dealt with dead dogs (and cats) Not had one where chip been obviously removed but aware it has happened on occasional basis. Have however had...

Council cuts are affecting all services and of course vulnerable children and adults have to come first. I didn't say that they didn't. I pointed out that councils (and other agencies to be fair) are responsible in carrying out a vast number (100s if not 1000s) of statutory duties and those...

Why should we pay for anything Alec?? The Environmental Protection Act 1990 puts the statutory duty on councils to provide a dog warden service. The reason for collecting and containing strays is because they can potentially be a danger to the public, cause traffic accidents, foul, tear open...

Agree with some of your points katikins, I am an animal warden for a council and have dealt with situations like those on the programme many times. The puppies were one of those frustrating visits where yes I don't think there was formal action that could be taken - there's a lot that has to be...

National Dog Warden Association have issued a press release about this: http://www.ndwa.co.uk/dogwarden-news-events/news/?news-id=101