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The Torture, the Misery, the Fight to Survive ….

Blog 16 Apr 2023 · Lindsey Church The Torture, the Misery, the Fight to Survive …. Firstly let me refer to U.K. Firstly let me refer to U.K. rescue dogs, it’s not so easy to just start homing local stray dogs. They are already often in a rescue centre. We don’t often see stray dogs […]

What are Donations Used for?

Blog 04 Nov 2023 · Wendy Ashleigh-Reynolds What are Donations Used for? Rescuing a street dog or cat and bringing it to the UK is a complex and costly process, but it’s a labour of love… Rescuing a street dog or cat and bringing it to the UK is a complex and costly process, but […]

Thinking of homing a cat with a dog or vice versa?

Blog 11 Apr 2023 · Lindsey Church Thinking of homing a cat with a dog or vice versa? Some useful tips for introducing cat with a dog (Taken from ‘ Dogs For Good ’ website): Separate your dog and your cat when… Some useful tips for introducing cat with a dog (Taken from ‘Dogs For […]

The Whale Eye

Blog 11 Apr 2023 · Lindsey Church The Whale Eye Not a signal to ignore: Did you know that when a dog becomes worried their eye shape changes? Not a signal to ignore: Did you know that when a dog becomes worried their eye shape changes? The first change is usually that the whites of […]

The Pack Theory

Blog 12 Apr 2023 · Lindsey Church The Pack Theory Instilling fear into dogs is outdated, proven not to work and disproven by many good dog trainers, besides being cruel. Instilling fear into dogs is outdated, proven not to work and disproven by many good dog trainers, besides being cruel. The idea is that it […]

The Canine Conundrum: Navigating the Pandemic’s Impact

Blog 16 Apr 2024 · Lindsey Church The Canine Conundrum: Navigating the Pandemic’s Impact The Canine Conundrum: Navigating the Pandemic’s Impact on Dog Breeding, Sales, and Rescues in the UK and Europe The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, with one of the less discussed effects being its influence on dog ownership […]

International Bat Appreciation Day – Guide to UK Bats and How You Can Help

Blog 17 Apr 2023 · Lizzie Church International Bat Appreciation Day – Guide to UK Bats and How You Can Help Today is International Bat Appreciation Day and here at Penny’s Trust we want to extend our arms out further to support every animal we… Today is International Bat Appreciation Day and here at Penny’s […]

Calming Signals

Blog 15 Apr 2023 · Lindsey Church Calming Signals When a dog becomes worried about something a chemical reaction happens and along with that comes stress. When a dog becomes worried about something a chemical reaction happens and along with that comes stress. There are different calming signals that dogs use, that we would be […]

A Fun Guide to Winter Pet Care for all Furry and Feathered Friends 🐾❄️

Blog 08 Nov 2023 · Wendy Ashleigh-Reynolds A Fun Guide to Winter Pet Care for all Furry and Feathered Friends 🐾❄️ Winter in the UK is a time of frosty mornings, cosy fires, and the occasional snowfall. Winter in the UK is a time of frosty mornings, cosy fires, and the occasional snowfall. Here at […]