Dangerous dogs? Or dangerous owners??

If you were watching the BBC Breakfast programme this morning, you would have seen the Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, discussing so-called ‘dangerous dogs’ and proposed new legislation currently under discussion.

Part of that legislation would include compulsory insurance and microchipping for all dogs, ensuring a level of accountability which is, at present, woefully lacking. The prospect of reintroducing dog licences was also discussed.

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Brave Treo collects his Dickin Medal

Photo from BBC website

Beautiful labrador, Treo, is now enjoying a well earned retirement having saved hundreds of lives during his career as an army sniffer dog in Afghanistan.

In recognition of his work, Treo was awarded the Dickin Medal by the PDSA. This medal is the animal… read the rest of “Brave Treo collects his Dickin Medal”

Microchip reunites dog with owners nearly 100 miles away!

Chips like these are delicious, but not as useful as microchips!

Here at Grove Lodge we impress on owners the importance of getting your pets microchipped and stories like the one belowshow why.

An 8 month old cocker spaniel puppy, Millie, disappeared whilst out on a walk near her home in Middlesex a month ago. Despite frantic searching by her… read the rest of “Microchip reunites dog with owners nearly 100 miles away!”