Posts Tagged ‘dogs’
Vet charity tackles pet obesity
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for Scotland’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits) are believed to be overweight or obese. The charity’s vets are warning owners that overfeeding and…
Read MoreKennel Club’s Vulnerable Working Dog Breeds
In households across the nation, we wake to the sound of paws clambering across the kitchen floor and the delightful feeling of wet drool kissing our hands – the beloved family pooch kindly reminding us they are ready for breakfast. No matter their shape or size, the mere companionship of a four-legged friend is enjoyed…
Read MoreBravehound charity founder honoured for her work
A Scot has been honoured for her outstanding work in founding a charity for military veterans. Prime Minister Theresa May recognised Fiona MacDonald, from Inverness-shire, for supporting veterans and service personnel through artistic events and rehabilitation. Fiona is an opera singer and founder of the Bravehound initiative, which matches veterans with companion dogs to support…
Read MoreWe join the huskies for their annual Aviemore race
Dogs and sleds from all over the UK descended on Aviemore at the weekend. It was the venue for the 36th annueal Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Sled Dog Rally. Every year since 1984, mushers from across the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled…
Read More£5000 reward offer for safe return of missing pets
A Scots family are offering a £5000 reward for the return of their pet dogs, which they fear were taken during a New Year’s Day hunt. Gamekeeper Edward Bell, 41, and wife Georgie, 45, originally offered a £1000 for the return of their border terriers Ruby and Beetle, after they disappeared from the Lothian Estate…
Read MoreEnjoy a getaway with your furry friend
More and more places are realising that people want to take their animals on holiday with them in Scotland – and the Loch Melfort Hotel is leading the way. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect…
Read MoreLabradors are the top dogs in Scotland
The Labrador Retriever is Scotland’s favourite dog. That’s based on Millets analysis of official dog registration statistics from the Kennel Club to find out what our favourite breeds are and how this has changed over the past 10 years. Labradors featured in 1978 registrations, while the Cocker Spaniel came second in Scotland with 1065 registrations. There…
Read MoreOn the fifth day of Christmas… Loch Melfort Hotel
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of being pet friendly. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect for dog lovers. Boasting recently refurbished, dog friendly ground floor rooms…
Read MoreBeautiful views from a home in an elevated position
A spacious four/five bedroom detached property with superb views down Strathnairn is now on the property market. Bell Ingram offer Mains of Faille to the market. It is a well presented five bedroom detached property with the added bonus of a self-contained cottage attached. The property benefits from double glazing and has recently been insulated to the…
Read MoreReturn to slender for Scots cats Elvis and Chester
A colossal cat from East Lothian, who once stole an entire cheesecake, has been named ‘top cat’ in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition. Chester the cat shed 17% of his bodyweight in just six months. Fellow cat, Elvis, from Clydebank, also lost an amazing 14%. Every year, vet charity PDSA helps the UK’s fattest…
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