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PAAWstival Update

The clock is ticking – it’s not long to go now before one lucky pup wins the PAAWstival Charity Dog Show awards and walkies away with a whopping £10k, and the Burly Bear Award for the title of TOP DAWG. If you think your pup has got what it takes its not to late – there are spaces left in all seven of our super categories. The winner of each online category will be invited to our live final/awards ceremony where judges will select an overall winner of our top prize, £10,000. Our six runners up will receive £500, with a super-duper
Big Steps for Animal Welfare

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk As Mahatma Gandhi famously said: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” We’re supposed to be ‘nation of animal lovers’, so the news, following The Queen’s Speech, that Government plans to introduce new laws protecting and promoting the highest standards of animal welfare is about time! The Government's proposals announced on
PAAWs Up from 10 Downing Street

Anyone else get a letter from 10 Downing Street this week? In August last year Vinnie wrote an open letter to Dilyn the Downing Street Dog and whilst he didn’t get a direct response, suddenly great things started happening - we wonder if he had a 'PAW' in any of it. Andrew Rosindell MP introduced Jasmine’s Law to Parliament. Robert Jenrick MP made positive changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement, making it easier to rent with pets, a move we consider to be a nod of support for Jasmine's Law. The positive impact of pets to people continues to feature
PAAWstival Charity Dog Awards

Has your Dog got the PAAW Factor? Hello Friends Entries are now open for our PAAWstival Charity Dog Awards in aid of StreetVet, The Wild at Heart Foundation and our guest charities. Has your DOG got the PAAW Factor? 7 categories, lots of exciting prizes to be won including a whooping top prize of £10,000 and the Burly Bear Award to the overall winner. It's been a tough year for animal charities, The PAAWstival Awards aims to raise much needed funds for them. All profits go to our charities StreetVet and The Wild at Heart Foundation with an additional donation to our guest
Jasmine’s Law – Why Now

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk Pets in the Pandemic Dogs owners have been the lucky ones through this, I know I certainly wouldn’t have survived without my gang – and that includes Gremlin, my rescued streetcat. The animal human bond has been well documented for around 30,000 years. ‘Back in the day’, sharing a simple life with dogs must have looked so different, yet I bet we
Battersea Rescue Dogs Helping Children to Read

On World Book Day Battersea celebrates the Rescue Dogs helping Children to read. This World Book Day, it’s not just children missing out on the fun of the classroom. Since leaving the much-loved charity, many Battersea rescue dogs have spent their time visiting children around the country as therapy dogs, often acting as a quiet companion to be read aloud to. Claire O’Hagan, Rehoming and Welfare Manager at Battersea, says, “At Battersea, our staff and volunteers will often take time to sit and read with dogs in kennels. It not only provides companionship and enrichment for the dog but can be really
NewsHound Issue 11

Hello NewsHounds, we’re back! This week features a Caribbean Street Dog named Dora, Max and his amazing PDSA award, our new ambassador Star Dogtastic and a wonderful collaboration between The Wild at Heart Foundation and BARC London. We’ve also got some PAAWstival updates and news of our very own National Day honouring pet friendly businesses. Dora the Explorer What have you been watching on TV? A regular topic on private Zoom calls these days. Not historically a TV buff we have watched pretty much everything that has been recommended over the last 11 months. One of my recent favourites is Death
10 Years at Number 10 for Larry the Rescue Cat

#APetInEveryHome including the most important homes in the country From charming world leaders, to distracting the press, Chief Mouser Larry has done it all during his time at 10 Downing Street. But before he began prowling the corridors of political power, Larry was a humble stray who came to Battersea in need of help and a home. Today, Monday 15th February marks ten years since the confident rescue cat left the leading animal welfare charity’s care to begin a new life as one of British politics’ brightest stars. © Press Association To celebrate his milestone, Battersea looks back at his most memorable moments. Battersea’s
True Love comes in all shapes and sizes

Battersea's Odd Couples through the years This Valentine’s Day, Battersea is looking back on some of the strangest pairings to have blossomed inside the much-loved animal charity’s iconic gates. From cuddly kittens and lovable Labradors to little and large dogs falling for one another, Battersea has seen its fair share of friendships over its 160-year history. Becky MacIver, Rehoming and Welfare Manager at Battersea, says: “Over the years, we’ve played Cupid for so many dogs and cats. Not only have we helped find them their perfect human match, but we’ve also seen animals find love in one another, too. “Our Battersea love stories
Renting with Pets, What’s Changed

There has been a flurry of excitement across our pet loving nation following the Governments welcome announcement of changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement, making it easier for people to rent with pets. Sadly, there has also been much confusion, especially for those who are in the anxious situation of looking for a property to rent with their pets. The news created quite a buzz and was reported and shared widely, with many pet lovers making the assumption that there would be an immediate shift to a more tolerant approach to those looking for accommodation with their pets. Unfortunately, this is