RSPCA predicts “difficult decisions” for lockdown pet owners
The RSPCA has raised concerns about the potential for abandoned pets as lockdown starts to ease.
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.
Abandoned dogs warning at Christmas
More dogs across Merseyside are being found dumped and neglected due to the desire for new puppies for Christmas.
Oil deposits endanger local dogs again
Palm oil from a 26-year-old shipwreck is once again washing up on the shores of Merseyside.
Dog charity boosted by welcome donation
A charity which aims to take in and rehome stray dogs has benefitted from a large cash injection
‘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.
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.
Luxury treats for pampered pooches
A Merseyside woman’s business catering for canines has proved a recipe for success.
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.
Barking-mad parade for Howl’OWeen
Dogs of all shapes and sizes strutted along in Halloween costumes to raise money for Merseyside Dogs Home.
Dog owners must ‘chip in’ or face fine
Merseyside dog owners could face a £500 fine if their dog isn’t microchipped soon.
Charity to help find your ‘pawfect’ pal
A Merseyside canine charity is experimenting with a scheme where owners ‘blind date’ a potential pet.
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.
Petition to stop anti-freeze pet deaths
The number of pets dying from poisoning after drinking anti-freeze is on the increase.
Graduate’s pet project is now in business
JMU Journalism graduate Angela Brooks has launched ‘Life With Pets’, a new magazine about pet welfare.
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.
Charity fights to save Wirral kennels
Locals have reacted with anger to the proposed closure to the Birkenhead Council Kennels.
Abandoned puppies blinded
Two abandoned puppies have been found in a Merseyside park, after having been doused in a chemical.