Dogs Trust

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

The Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey showed that nearly half of UK dogs are affected by fireworks.

Advice for dog owners ahead of fireworks season

Pepper is a four-year-old French Bulldog. Pepper is a sensitive girl who loves spending time with her human best friend, she can find meeting new people overwhelming and needs time and patience to build a trusting relationship before she can feel happy in your company. She is full of fun, loves the garden and at the end of a busy day playing or exploring she loves nothing more than snoozing under the covers in her cosy bed.

10 adorable rescue dogs who need a loving home

Gregor the Shar-pei has been at Edinburgh Dogs Trust for eight months

'Wonderful' and 'gentle' rescue dog not chosen

Older lady Poppy charms everyone she meets at Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet 'adoring and happy' rescue dog Poppy

Edinburgh rescue dog Pongo the dalmatian is available at Dogs Trust West Calder

Pongo the Dalmatian is looking for a home

Vera the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross is a rescue at Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Vera, rescue puppy who needs a new home

Charlie the lurcher is a rescue dog at Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Charlie the friendly lurcher searching for a new home

Big-hearted singer Lewis Capaldi has stepped in to help his near namesake dog to find a new home.

Lewis Capaldi helps dog find new home

Scooby is currently staying at Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Scooby, rescue dog of the week

Pebbles the bulldog puppy is looking for a new home (Dogs Trust West Calder)

Meet Pebbles, the Edinburgh rescue dog of the week

Edinburgh rescue dog Tara is looking for her forever home at Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Edinburgh rescue dog Tara, the Labrador cross

Fireworks can be very scary for pets (photo: Adobe)

Pet care on Bonfire Night - your views online

Anna the rescue terrier at Dogs Trust West Calder is looking for her new forever home

Meet Anna, rescue dog of the week

Hayley Matthews' pet dog Dolly is said to be looking forward to DogFest

Our Dolly is sure to be a hit at DogFest in Dalkeith – Hayley Matthews

A new garden area at Dogs Trust West Calder, designed by the team at BBC Beechgrove Garden, has been completed.

Beechgrove Garden team design woodland garden
It was wagging tails all round when as a new garden area at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in West Calder was completed by the BBC’s Beechgrove Garden team.

Who will triumph in this year's Holyrood Dog of the Year competition?

The 14 pawlitical pups in the running for Holyrood Dog of the Year 2022

The Freedom project is looking for volunteer foster carers

Pets caught up in domestic abuse cases need foster homes

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What will happen to your dog when you die? Dogs Trust reveals many don't know.

The Government has sought to educate the public about how to avoid being scammed when buying a pet (image: Shutterstock)

This is how to spot ‘petfishing’ this Christmas as government issues warning

Bonfire Night and its fireworks displays can be a distressing and anxious time for the UK’s cats and dogs - here’s how to keep them calm (image: Shutterstock)

How can I keep my pet calm on bonfire night? Vets and experts reveal their top t...

This is how to keep your dog cool and safe in warm weather

Britain’s dog owners spend a staggering £7.5 billion per year buying toys and tr...

Dog theft in the UK has been on the rise since the country was plunged into lockdown in 2020.

This is why lockdown has led to a surge in dog thefts - and how to keep your pet...

Dogs Trust has revealed that greyhounds and lurchers are two breeds of dog more likely to spend a longer period of time waiting to be rehomed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greyhounds and lurchers spend twice as long waiting to be rehomed due to misconc...

1 in 3 van drivers risking a £5,000 fine when taking their dog to work

Dogs seeking their forever homes in Edinburgh. Photo: Dogs Trust

21 adorable dogs seeking their forever homes in the Lothians
Lockdown may have affected the normal rehoming process for many kennels, shelters and sanctuaries, but dedicated staff are continuing to do their best for the animals in their care.

Do you know how to red your dogs body language? (Photo: Kelly Barnes/Getty Images)

Dog bites have tripled in the last 20 years - pet body language explained by exp...

Adopting a dog allows for abandoned dogs to be rehomed

5 Dog rescue homes near Edinburgh: centres where you can adopt a pet

Adopting a dog allows for abandoned dogs to be rehomed

5 Dog rescue homes near Edinburgh: centres where you can adopt a pet

Buying a dog? Here's how to avoid puppy scammers

Protect your pet from the terror of fireworks

Demand for puppies has skyrocketed during quarantine - but so has puppy scams (Photo: Shutterstock)

Questions to ask a breeder to avoid puppy scams

Lord Eric Longlegs came to the rehoming centre before lockdown

Greyhound who is afraid of the dark is looking for a new home

Puppies can command high prices from dealers (Picture: David Jones/PA Wire)

How to avoid paying a fortune to organised crime for a puppy – Helen Martin

Dogs trained to switch for left-handed walkers

Talk of the Town: Wanderers hit right note with shoppers

Edinburgh has most complaints about dog mess in Scotland

Johnstone offers support to boost canine welfare

Give this dog a leg up . .