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On the eve of the e-book release of his new novel “High Stakes” author Ron Hevener says, “We have too many laws about animals. We’ve lost our heads.”
 

Dogs Trust is delighted to announce that television presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have today become Patrons of the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. The pair rehomed black crossbreed Maggie from Dogs Trust Harefield in July last year after Eamonn met her whilst helping celebrate the rehoming centre’s fifth birthday.

Says Eamonn:

“Dogs Trust has made such a difference to not only my life but also Ruth and Jack’s. After meeting Maggie we

Annual Remembrance Service for Animals in War
 
The huge contribution made by millions of animals in military conflicts was remembered today (9th November 2012) as dogs, horses and even a mule attended a special remembrance service at the Animals in War monument on London’s Park Lane.
 
The animals attended the event alongside many of the UK’s animal welfare and advocacy organisations who laid wreaths in memory and admiration of all the animals that died whilst serving alongside their human allies.
 

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home today honoured the deep and long lasting bond between Britain’s soldiers and the dogs that work alongside them in war, by laying a wreath of poppies at the Animals in War memorial in Hyde Park, London.
 
Battersea’s Director of Operations Nigel Yeo was joined by Battersea supporter and Chelsea Pensioner Douglas Hassal, 94, who is a distinguished World War Two veteran and former Japanese prisoner of war, together with Chihuahua Betty, an ex-Battersea dog.
 

The fourteenth International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC) was held in Vravrona, Greece last week and proved a huge success. Some 260 delegates from 31 countries, representing 124 organisations worldwide attended the three day conference beginning on the 16th October 2012.
 
The annual conference organised by Dogs Trust, welcomed friends who work in animal welfare from across the globe to network, fundraise and exchange ideas on some of the most prevalent animal welfare issues to date.
 

The Brit-fashion pack, celebrities and sporting sensations dazzle on the red carpet for
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Collars & Coats Gala Ball

The UK’s glitterati dazzled at the premier event on London’s social calendar, The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Collars & Coats Gala Ball 2012 on Thursday, 8th November at Battersea Evolution in London.

Leading names from the fashion fraternity, London 2012 Olympic heroes, society figures, esteemed television personalities and global music icons rubbed shoulders as they graced the star-studded red carpet for Battersea’s annual, fundraising gala to raise money for the much loved animal charity.

If only we took the time to understand the needs of our pets better, sad news from the PDSA:
 

A shocking new animal welfare report by leading veterinary charity, PDSA, reveals millions of pets are more aggressive, overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners’ animal welfare knowledge.

‘PAW’ MARKS THE SPOT
Uggie starts Dogs Trust Walk of Fame

Film star Uggie yesterday visited Dogs Trust Newbury to leave a lasting impression of his visit. The four-legged star of Hollywood hit, The Artist, got his paws dirty whilst casting impressions in a specially designed pet imprint kit, marking the start of the ‘Dogs Trust Walk of Fame.’

Old English Sheepdog could risk extinction

Warns the Kennel Club as Discover Dogs comes to London

If you have a talented dog and you fancy being on television, then ITV has just the opportunity you're looking for!
 
ITV are on the lookout for the best dogs at heelwork to music, tricks and agility in Britain to take part in a one-off Christmas special! Get your skates on because auditions will be on 29th and 30th of October in London, and then filming of the show will be at the end of November.