Dog Blog

Give a Dog a Bone... and an animal a home is a charity helping to rehome dogs with the elderly. They bring animals and the elderly together.

Pensions4Paws is a great cause and new charity supporting and raising funds for retired police dogs from Hampshire and Thames Valley.

You can never see enough cute puppy photos in your life, so lets indulge. These little sweeties certainly melt our hearts. Everyone say "Awww".

In May put the kettle on and raise money for needy pets. Hold a Tea Party for Blue Cross and help raise much needed funds for sick and homeless pets.

Towbar dog carriers are barbaric, dangerous, stressful and cruel. Please sign and share this petition to ban the use of towbar dog crates.

We have 10 tickets to All About Dogs to give away to 5 lucky winners, who will win two tickets to go to one of the shows being held this year.

For Easter we thought it would be fun to have some dog, chick and bunny funnies. These dogs are all busy making friends with the animals.

Human chocolate is poisonous to dogs. It can cause illness or even death. Theobromine poisoning is one of the most common poisonings in pet dogs.

You are invited to be a part of National Pet Month 2015. Thousands of people up and down the UK will be celebrating life with their pets.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a man was caught on CCTV punching a dog in the head on Jex Road in Norwich on 9th February 2015.

We hope you enjoy these funny dog and cat pictures (part 3). However they get on (or not), their relationship is always a wondrous one.

Home Visiting Volunteers aid Battersea staff by going out to prospective homes that are intending to rehome one of their animals. Can you help?

A Highways rule change is planned which means that animals found dead on UK roads will not have to be identified and owners will not have to be told.

To raise rescue awareness, each week of 2015 American artist Elizabeth Ellis will paint a rescue animal who is in need of a forever home.

These air mesh dog harnesses are a breathable mesh, lightly padded for comfort and lined. You can win one. We have 3 harnesses to give away.

This fun and informative TED-Ed video will have you looking at your dog's nose in a whole new light. Learn about dogs amazing sense of smell.

If your dog has an adverse reaction to medications, you can report it quickly and easily online. It is important that we all report adverse reactions.

Antifreeze is poisonous to cats, dogs and other animals. It tastes pretty good too, so it is a big danger to our pets. Learn more here, symptoms etc.

Dog welfare organisations, the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust, have joined forces with Christine Grahame MSP to ban electric shock collars in Scotland.

Another year is over. We hope it has been happy and prosperous for you all. It has been a busy year at D for Dog. Here's our look at 2014.

MuttMate is a new social networking website for dog owners. Find new friends, meet up locally and share your barks and photos with dogs near you.

Make a better life for pets. Add your voice to the PAW Report. It only takes a few mins. Take part in the survey and share it with pet owners.

Christmas is on its way so let's celebrate with a D for Dog Christmas 2014 quiz. Win a £50 D for Dog shopping voucher. Have fun and good luck.

This wonderful video features USA rescue dogs and a cat holding a holiday feast with a little help from human hands. Happy Christmas.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have teamed up with Metro to bring you a rescue advent calendar. Help some of their dogs and cats find homes.

Those clever folk at Talking Animals have done it again. This year the Animals of YouTube are singing "Jingle Bells". Happy Christmas everyone.

To make the nation think twice about purchasing puppies at Christmas, Dogs Trust launched ‘A dog is for Life, not just for Christmas’ street art campaign.

Today marks the beginning of a surge in puppies illegally imported into Britain from Eastern Europe for the Christmas puppy purchase rush.

Are you a Good Listener? The Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service helps grieving pet owners but they need new volunteers to help out.

Man's best friend doesn't always get it right. Here are some great dog fail pics of our furry friends getting it spectacularly wrong. Enjoy.

Do you ever wish you could tell people something about your dog easily and in a highly visible manner? You can with this dog message clothing.

20th October 2014, the police and local authorities in England and Wales were given new legal powers to tackle irresponsible dog ownership.

The Big Snail Count will build a national map of UK slug and snail distribution whilst raising awareness of the risks of lungworm to dogs.

All dogs know at least one trick. It is time to show the world by accepting the Trick for a Treat challenge in aid of Medical Detection Dogs.

The Free Microchipping Through Vets campaign offers the opportunity to microchip your dog for free. Find a vet, rehoming center or event near you.

Wood Green have made a fun and informative dog safety video for children, teaching them how to stay safe around dogs. Also free workshops.

Is dog home burial legal and how to bury your dog at home? We discuss burying your pet at home, preparing the body, what to bury your pet in and the grave site.

A fire at Manchester Dogs' Home has killed over 53 dogs, left the centre in ruins, and looks to be arson. The public response has been amazing.

Love UnderDogs is one of the main UK organisations helping the stray dogs in Romania. Many have terrible injuries. They need your help.

It is a good idea to have a first aid kit prepared for your dog. We discuss the contents, what to pack in your dog's first aid kit and why.