UK’s first ever national dog adoption month hailed overwhelming success. The UK national dog adoption service DogsBlog.com is celebrating an incredible August as the site reports a staggering rise in the number of dogs adopted during the first ever national dog adoption month. The website, which set up National Dog Adoption Month partnered with animal health company CEVA, has also reported: 227% [...]

As more people feel the effects of the credit crunch, Yorkshire TV spoke with National Dog Adoption Month organiser Ryan O’Meara and Rotherham Dog Rescue about the increase in dog abandonments and the pressure it is placing on rescue centres. [dipslay_podcast]    Credit Crunch Leads to Dog Abandonments: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

As National Dog Adoption Month sets out to encourage more poeple to consider the advantages of adopting a dog, the credit crunch is costing more and more dogs their homes. BBC Radio Leicester discusses the effects of the credit crunch on dogs plus advice on how to save money on dog ownership costs without compromising on canine care.    Standard Podcast [9:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup [...]

Adorable eyes, stunning personality. A model of vitality and friendlier dog it would be hard to meet. But Stanley is without a home. His former owners had to give up this beautiful dog as a result of financial constraints. Dog Adoption Month founder Ryan O’Meara went to meet Stanley and discussed the problem of the credit crunch with the RSPCA and BBC Radio Derby’s Aleena Naylor.   [...]

Pop star Lilly Allen has urged potential dog owners to consider adopting a dog rather than contribute to the puppies for profit trade. Speaking on her blog site, the singer said: I’m getting a dog from Battersea dogs home , i found her on the weekend , and after a visit from a rehoming officer hopefully, i’ll have her by next week . She’s called Honey and she’s quite fat (insert [...]

1) Take advantage of experienced, expert dog advice from people who will go out of their way to make sure you are matched to the most suitable dog for your lifestyle. 2) Know your dog’s background. Contrary to the widespread myth that dogs in shelters are largely unknown quantities, the opposite may very well be more accurate. For those dogs who are in shelter for a period of time, the shelter [...]