Natural remedies for problematic pets


Do you have a canine terrorist on your hands? A jumper, barker, whiner, manipulator, control freak, aggressor, picky eater, or a dog that’s been traumatised?

No one knows quite how Dr Bach’s flower remedies work. There are, as yet, no answers in science for the healing that takes place. All we know is that the results are often miraculous...a real case of flower power.

Lessons in adopting second-hand dogs: What I wish I had known



In what feels like a different lifetime, but in reality was a mere two weeks ago, we adopted our black Labrador Ruaridh (pronounced "Rory" — it's Gaelic) from a rehoming centre. Specifically, from the Dogs Trust — a UK charity that takes in dogs from the stray pound and from owners who can't look after them anymore, and finds them new "forever homes."
Almost without exception, the adoption centre staff were kind, practical and helpful in supporting us to find our ideal dog. Ruaridh's an absolute dream, and we wouldn't be without him for the world. What I found, however, was that dog owning manuals almost exclusively talked about "choosing your puppy from a litter," and "bringing your new puppy home." They were of little help in preparing us to visit a hectic, deafening kennel, adopting an almost-fully-grown, bouncy adolescent who's almost as strong as me, and dealing with two years worth of ingrained good and not-so-good habits. Here's what I wish I'd known…

Animal abuse :: What to do

Please contact your local SPCA if you suspect animal abuse or NAWTT (National Animal Welfare Task Team) to report dog fighting::