dogs
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RSPCA predicts “difficult decisions” for lockdown pet owners
The RSPCA has raised concerns about the potential for abandoned pets as lockdown starts to ease.
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Attacks force dog charity to move
A Liverpool dog charity is being forced out of its home in Kensington after volunteers were followed and attacked.
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Abandoned dogs warning at Christmas
More dogs across Merseyside are being found dumped and neglected due to the desire for new puppies for Christmas.
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Oil deposits endanger local dogs again
Palm oil from a 26-year-old shipwreck is once again washing up on the shores of Merseyside.
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Dog charity boosted by welcome donation
A charity which aims to take in and rehome stray dogs has benefitted from a large cash injection
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‘Pawternity’ leave for bar staff with puppies
A craft brewery firm will offer its staff paid ‘pawternity’ leave of up to seven days to look after a new dog.
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Funds crisis may shut animal rescue centre
Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre may be forced to close its doors as it faces a huge financial crisis.
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Luxury treats for pampered pooches
A Merseyside woman’s business catering for canines has proved a recipe for success.
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City pub wins vote as most dog-friendly
A Liverpool pub has been given an award for its special treatment of hounds after thousands voted online.
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Barking-mad parade for Howl’OWeen
Dogs of all shapes and sizes strutted along in Halloween costumes to raise money for Merseyside Dogs Home.
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Dog owners must ‘chip in’ or face fine
Merseyside dog owners could face a £500 fine if their dog isn’t microchipped soon.
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Charity to help find your ‘pawfect’ pal
A Merseyside canine charity is experimenting with a scheme where owners ‘blind date’ a potential pet.
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Dog rescue centre full in seasonal rise
A canine rescue charity has named 2016 as the ‘year of the unwanted dog’ after reaching capacity locally.
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Petition to stop anti-freeze pet deaths
The number of pets dying from poisoning after drinking anti-freeze is on the increase.
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Graduate’s pet project is now in business
JMU Journalism graduate Angela Brooks has launched ‘Life With Pets’, a new magazine about pet welfare.
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Petition after rise in guide dog attacks
Anfield guide dog owner Roger Debman has set up a petition to raise awareness following a surge in guide dog attacks.
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Charity fights to save Wirral kennels
Locals have reacted with anger to the proposed closure to the Birkenhead Council Kennels.
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Abandoned puppies blinded
Two abandoned puppies have been found in a Merseyside park, after having been doused in a chemical.
