Tag: animals

An evening in conversation about compassionate conservation

Will Travers OBE, President and co-founder of the internationally-renowned wildlife charity Born Free, is coming toEdinburgh on Monday (17th June) to host a unique ‘evening with’ event in celebration of the charity’s 35th anniversary. Continue reading An evening in conversation about compassionate conservation

Dogs Trust celebrates National Pet Month

National Pet Month

Dogs Trust West Calder has been celebrating National Pet Month this year by highlighting the benefits of pet ownership.

Canine Carers at the West Calder centre have been raising awareness of some of the amazing benefits associated with owning a dog, including companionship, mental wellbeing and physical health.

Throughout April they have been creating videos and using social media to promote how their residents have been bringing these benefits to the team.

Two current canine residents looking to bring joy to new families are:

  • Mindy – This Papillon cross Terrier is a very loving and loyal friend; and a real bundle of joy to be around. Mindy is seven years old and she loves to be outside running around the garden, playing with her squeaky toys. As well as providing companionship and plenty of joy and exercise to her future family, Mindy requires a little extra TLC as she has an ongoing medical condition which will maintaining her treatment in the home.
  • Rory –  A one-year-old Crossbreed who loves to be active and will most certainly help his potential new owner stay physically fit. Rory is a happy and enthusiastic boy with a real zest for life; and he would benefit from new owners who are patient and understanding. He would also benefit from a family who are willing to continue his training. Having a pet like Rory is a wonderful way to ensure you get plenty of daily exercise and fresh air.

Advice and support is available to anyone thinking of adopting a dog by calling the West Calder centre on 01506 873549 or visiting www.dogstrust.org.uk/our-centres/west-calder/

You can also follow Dogs Trust West Calder on Twitter @DT_WestCalder for regular updates on the dogs available for rehoming.

 

Pets At Home to host free workshops across Scotland this Easter

The Easter holidays are fast approaching and can prove a challenge when it comes to finding fun activities for the children. Pets at Home has the answer, with its free interactive ‘My Pet Pals’ workshops, held in store between 30th March and 14th April. Continue reading Pets At Home to host free workshops across Scotland this Easter

Born Free celebrates 35th birthday with Edinburgh event

Will Travers OBE, President and co-founder of the internationally-renowned wildlife charity Born Free, is coming to Edinburgh on Monday 17th June to host a unique ‘evening with’ event in celebration of the charity’s 35th anniversary. Continue reading Born Free celebrates 35th birthday with Edinburgh event

Vet charity wants to find and fix Edinburgh’s fattest pets

Veterinary charity PDSA is appealing for Edinburgh’s fattest pets to enrol in a nationwide 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. Continue reading Vet charity wants to find and fix Edinburgh’s fattest pets

Rescue dogs in need of new homes with a little extra TLC

Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in West Calder is currently seeking new owners for two special canine residents who need a little extra care from their new families. Alfie, a nine-year-old Crossbreed, who was diagnosed with diabetes and Freddie, the six-year-old Border Collie who lives with canine epilepsy. Continue reading Rescue dogs in need of new homes with a little extra TLC