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Everything about owning a Dog in the UK!

Dogtime site review

Published on Aug 21 2011 // Care, Featured
Dogtime site review
www.dogtime.com is an American site devoted entirely to dogs. There hundreds of informative articles to read, with advice and tips on training, product reviews, and advice from the site’s experts, as well as videos on all sorts of subjects – from animals in the news to clips that will have...

Pets 4 Homes review

Published on Aug 08 2011 // Care
www.pets4homes.co.uk is a great site for anyone in the UK, who’s looking to either buy a dog or to advertise dogs for sale (as well as many other different pets). If you are looking to sell a dog then the site lets you advertise for free and you can upload an unlimited number of photos, as well...

Finding a Pet Sitter

Published on Jul 30 2011 // Care, Featured
Finding a Pet Sitter
Many dog owners don’t feel that they can go away, because they don’t want to leave their dog in a kennel and can’t ask family or friends to take care of them. But there is another option and that is to use a pet sitter. What is Pet Sitting? Pet sitters look after your dog at your house,...

Jobs Working with Animals

Published on Jul 22 2011 // Care, Featured
Jobs Working with Animals
Working with animals is becoming an increasingly popular choice of career, either working directly with them, as a vet for example, or working in an office-based position, such as doing administration for an animal welfare organisation. If you would like to work directly with animals, then there are...

Dogs Trust rehoming and fostering

Published on Jul 02 2011 // Care, Featured
Dogs Trust rehoming and fostering
www.dogstrust.org.uk is the official site for the charity ‘Dogs Trust’. Dogs Trust are the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. They take in stray and unwanted dogs and try to rehome or foster them. On their website you can find out more about the charity and it’s important work,...

Choosing Boarding Kennels

Published on Jun 25 2011 // Care, Featured
Choosing Boarding Kennels
If you’re going away, and you can’t take your dog with you, then you need to find the right care for your pet; one of the options is to use boarding kennels. Kennels are usually privately owned businesses, but they all have to be licensed by the local council, usually issued by the Environmental...

Saving money on pet supplies

Published on Jun 12 2011 // Care
Saving money on pet supplies
When it comes to buying supplies for your dog, such as food or toys, there are a few different places that you can buy from, such as independent local shops, pet supermarkets and online stores. Buy in bulk Local shops and pet supermarkets have staff who can offer help and advice in choosing the right...

I just lost my Dog!

Published on Apr 19 2011 // Care, Featured
I just lost my Dog!
One of the most upsetting situations a dog owner can face is when their much-loved pet goes missing. Even the most obedient, well-looked after dog can go wandering off, but they often find their way back home again. Microchipped? If your dog does go missing, then there are a number of things that you...

Responsible dog owners

Published on Mar 22 2011 // Care
Responsible dog owners
Owning a dog is not just about basking in its love and companionship and adoring its beauty and charm. It is a decision which entails great commitment. Once you bring home a dog, it is very much a pledge – “for better or for worse” in the truest sense of the word! You cannot ignore or abandon...

What to do with an abandoned dog?

Published on Feb 19 2011 // Care
What to do with an abandoned dog?
An abandoned dog is a heart wrenching sight. You may come upon one as you are driving, or perhaps one was left tied to your fence. Whatever be the circumstances, there are a few things that you can do immediately to give the dog a chance to regain its life and dignity. When you see an abandoned dog,...