Pet Theft Taskforce Launched

Pet Theft Taskforce Launched

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Government Officials from Defra, Home Office and Ministry of Justice have formed a new taskforce aimed at stoppng criminals who are active in dog theft. Led by Environment minister George Eustice, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Justice Sec Robert Buckland the...
The 10 dog breeds most at risk of dognapping

The 10 dog breeds most at risk of dognapping

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New figures have revealed that an estimated 2,438 dogs were reported stolen last year, up 19% from 2019 and up to seven pets being stolen each day in 202 . These were the startling facts reproted by direct line pet insurance. Sadly only 22% get reunited with their...
SPIKE IN DOG ATTACKS PREDICTED

SPIKE IN DOG ATTACKS PREDICTED

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The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is warning of the potential for a spike in dog attacks, as ‘pandemic puppies’ are set to visit the countryside for the first time, coinciding with the peak of the lambing season. With dog attacks are up 10% compared to...
PFMA Releases Latest Pet Population Data

PFMA Releases Latest Pet Population Data

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The annual pet Population Data from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association has just been published and shows that 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic. That means that there are around 12 Million dogs in the UK –...
Baxter Park Dundee- Attempted Dog Theft

Baxter Park Dundee- Attempted Dog Theft

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Police hunting two men after attempted Dundee dog snatchingsat the popular dog walking area Baxter Park. Police Scotland gave descriptions on their facebook page “The first male is described as being tanned, short hair and wearing a black tracksuit. “The second male...