During National Dog Adoption Month, we offered support for our rescue partners to help publicise the concept and benefits of adopting a dog alongside raising the profile of dog/s in their care looking for new homes locally. Our commercial partner kindly offered a behavioural helpline as support for new dog owners or those suffering with separation anxiety which was combined within the coverage. Below [...]

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.   [...]

As National Dog Adoption Month kicks in to overdrive, Silk FM asks, can you teach an old dog new tricks? Listen to the audio of Silk FM’s coverage of National Dog Adoption Month    National Dog Adoption Month discussed on Silk FM [0:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download