THE weekend is finally here, and we at SR News want you, our dear readers, to take a break from all the Covid-19 talk and enjoy some of the happier stories and videos from this past week. Communicating cat Yes, you read that right! LadBible shared a wonderful video […]
Tag: Dogs
Puppies, pints & pub grub: Temple of the Derg
We are a nation of dog lovers, it’s a fact. Over 24% of us own at least one of man’s very best friends. With their adorable antics and silly personalities, it’s no surprise that if we could take them everywhere with us, 90% of us would! More and more pubs […]
Eight dog friendly cafes and pubs to visit in Tyne and Wear
As the summer months are getting closer and the warmer weather begins to show, it’s the time of year when people want to do more with their pets as warm summer nights are perfect for dog walkers to get out in the fresh air and relax in cafés or pubs. […]
Hundreds of families and their dogs turn out for Gateshead dog walk
Hundreds of families and their dogs set foot on Gibside National Trust in Gateshead to raise awareness of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in the North East. More than 370 people along with 203 dogs walked through the trust’s landscape on Sunday, March 12 to kickstart the Great British Dog […]
Remember, remember your pets this November
With bonfire night approaching we often forget about our four legged friends. Firework displays will take place all this weekend and with many of us leaving our pets at home we forget about how they can be affected. The loud bangs and sudden flashes of light can be frightening for […]
Newcastle animal shelter celebrates #NationalAdoptAShelterPetDay
Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. The day was created to raise awareness for the thousands of shelter pets who are waiting to be adopted. Those with adopted pets are encouraged to celebrate the day by using the hashtag #NationalAdoptAShelterPetDay with a photo of their animal. Newcastle Dog & […]
North East dog owners could be fined for failing to microchip their dogs
North East dog owners could be fined for failing to microchip their dogs. It comes as a new law, which comes into today, (April 6) makes it compulsory for dogs to be microchipped. From today (April 6), dog owners must make sure their pet is fitted with a microchip by […]
Great North Snowdogs coming to Sunderland
The city of Sunderland will be taking part in one of the region’s most exciting public art events. Sunderland BID and the Bridges shopping centre have agreed to support the Wild in Art project which should drive tourists from across the UK into the city. The Great North Snowdogs, organised […]
North East pet owners must microchip dogs by April
The microchipping of pet dogs will be compulsory since April 6. All dogs, older than eight weeks, must be chipped and registered at the UK Pet Microchipping Registration and Database. Microchipping is done by a veterinarian and it lasts only few seconds. The vet implants a little chip under the […]
PDSA reveals treats fuelling obesity in our pets
The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has revealed that feeding pets treats is fuelling their obesity. A combination of snacks, scraps, takeaway leftovers and alcohol is continuing to fuel a crisis among pets, according to the charity. The animal charity has released new data showing that 36 per cent of dogs, 18 […]