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Dogs Trust’s new account follows Gilly, an adopted ex-racing greyhound in London, as her owner prepares for fireworks. A quiet retreat and changes to daily routines have helped her cope. This is one family’s experience, rather than proof that a particular approach will suit every frightened dog.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: dogstrust.org.ukASPCA Poison Control has warned about serious reactions after pets ingest material from cooling pads and hot/cold gel products. Its advice is to prevent chewing, retain packaging and contact a veterinarian promptly after suspected exposure. This US-issued warning has wider household relevance; it is not an announced recall of every cooling mat.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: aspca.orgDogs Trust has highlighted Oakfield, its home-style accommodation for older dogs at Shrewsbury. Ground-floor rooms and familiar domestic surroundings offer an alternative to conventional kennels. Residents may still be adopted or fostered: the account illustrates tailored welfare support, rather than a claim that older dogs cannot find families.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: dogstrust.org.ukUSDA has confirmed New World screwworm in a dog in Cochise County, the first detection in Arizona. Officials established a 20 km response zone and increased surveillance. The alert is US-specific: owners in the affected area should check animals daily and contact a veterinarian or animal-health authority immediately about suspicious wounds or maggots.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: aphis.usda.govBBC Radio Stoke reports that rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier Scout received a Medal of Honour after her scent work helped narrow the search for Ripley, a cat missing for more than two weeks. Scout’s owner trained her to follow a scent trail; Ripley was later found safely in the area Scout identified.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: bbc.co.ukCadena SER reports that therapy dog Tres now makes weekly visits to paediatric intensive-care and oncology patients at Hospital Valdecilla in Cantabria. Sessions are coordinated with clinical staff and adapted for each child. The programme, run by Fundación Aladina with Perros Azules, is scheduled through the hospital year, with a summer pause.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: cadenaser.comWashington Post reporting follows Tillie, an older Great Pyrenees mix transferred to the Pennsylvania SPCA after a euthanasia request. Shelter veterinarians found her walking and eating normally, and staff sought a home. An experienced senior-dog adopter welcomed Tillie on 18 October after a successful introduction to her other dog.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: washingtonpost.comA silver beard has made black toy Poodle Mordecai an unlikely swashbuckling star. Cuteness reports on an owner-shared photograph that prompted delighted pirate comparisons. His distinctive look needs no Halloween outfit. This is a light-hearted portrait of one dog, rather than evidence about what all Poodles enjoy or need.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: cuteness.comWith UK clocks going back on 25 October, The Scotsman highlights how altered household timings can unsettle pets. Familiar meals, walks and rest remain useful reference points. This is seasonal reporting, not a diagnosis of “pet lag”. Ask your veterinarian before changing medication times; clock-change dates differ between countries.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: scotsman.comPsyPost revisits an Austrian laboratory study of 64 dog owners. Touching their own dog was linked to smaller physical responses during a later stress test, but did not speed immediate recovery. The later effect was exploratory and needs confirmation. It is not a treatment recommendation, and contact should suit the dog too.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: psypost.orgTVA Nouvelles reports that three dogs stranded below a cliff near Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, were brought to safety during a five-hour rescue. Eight responders from an animal-rescue organisation, the local SPCA and fire service worked in rain, cold and darkness, using ropes to reach the dogs before reuniting them with their owner.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: tvanouvelles.caSVT Nyheter follows Enzo, a calm 50 kg mixed-breed dog, during a blood donation at Sweden’s university animal hospital in Uppsala. The hospital is seeking new donors after about ten regular dogs retired. SLU says candidates receive a veterinary assessment and must be healthy, comfortable with handling and able to lie still.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: svt.seSVT Nyheter reports that Tissla was rescued from a badger sett near Aneby, Sweden, after being missing for 23 hours. Emergency crews and private helpers worked around large stones blocking access. Rescuers heard her barking during the operation, and she was eventually freed and reunited with her owner.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: svt.seBelgian regional broadcaster notélé reports that police and 13 animal-welfare organisations coordinated the removal of more than 70 Chihuahuas, alongside more than 200 other animals, from an overcrowded property in Chièvres. Every animal was evacuated and distributed among shelters for veterinary assessment and care. The operation took place on 12 October.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: notele.beEl Heraldo de Puebla reports that Mexican Red Cross search dog Rex has retired from emergency operations after nine years with handler Daniel Hernández. The Belgian Malinois served in local emergencies and the 2023 Türkiye earthquake response. Rex now returns to family life, while Hernández continues working with the search-dog unit.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: heraldodepuebla.comGuardia Civil reports recovering eight stolen greyhounds near Sevilla and returning them to their owner. Two needed veterinary treatment. Four suspects were arrested, but arrests are not convictions. The 10 October account is a rescue and investigation update; it does not establish the final outcome of any criminal proceedings.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: web.guardiacivil.esThe Times reports that 77 of 82 dogs rescued with two cats from a South Yorkshire home in April 2025 have since been rehomed. Adopters describe patient, long-term rehabilitation and gradual progress. The new report focuses on recovery and community among families, while one dog was too unwell to survive.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: thetimes.comAssociated Press reports that facility dogs Norene and Polenta now work at Evergreen High School in Colorado, offering a calm presence for students after a traumatic year. Canine Companions trained the dogs and provided them without charge. Their daily role is described as supporting wellbeing and focus, not as clinical treatment.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: apnews.comThe ASPCA honoured search dog Canyon at its Humane Awards on 8 October, alongside the Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment organisation. The charity describes Canyon’s route from a Mississippi shelter to specialist training and disaster-response work. The award celebrates an established working partnership, not a suggestion that any pet can undertake emergency searches.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: aspca.orgThe RSPCA reports that its branch centres and Animal Rescue Cumbria rehomed 20 dogs following a neglect investigation. Veterinary care and rehabilitation preceded adoption. The report was published on 8 October; the rescue happened earlier. The outcome highlights coordinated care, without treating an older court case as a new emergency.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: rspca.org.ukThe Scottish Animal Welfare Commission’s new review records progress on greyhound racing and dog theft legislation. It states that key offence provisions had not yet commenced. This is a Scotland-specific implementation update, not a new UK-wide rule; owners should check current official guidance before relying on a legal headline.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: gov.scotOriginal source dates are retained. Earlier reports are not presented as current appeals.
Staffie-cross siblings Jack and Poppy recovered in RSPCA care after being found severely underweight and unwell. Veterinary treatment, careful rehabilitation and patient adopters helped each dog settle into a loving home. Eight months after rehoming, the pair returned to the centre and recognised one another during an affectionate reunion.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: rspca.org.ukLucy the Husky received veterinary treatment and confidence-building support after the RSPCA rescued her as a puppy. During ten months with foster carers, she learned from their adopted dog Lenny and gradually became comfortable with people. Lucy then moved to a permanent home chosen to give her the canine companionship she needed.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: rspca.org.ukShelter Animals Count’s mid-year release reports 1.1 million US dog adoptions in the first half of 2026, while adult dogs remain a substantial part of the population waiting in care. Its expanded data explorer supports comparisons over time. National estimates describe sheltering trends, not the adoption status of a particular local dog.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: aspca.orgGuardian reporting profiles Poppy, a family Labrador from near Callander who works alongside a Special Operations Response Team paramedic. Trained to search for missing people without a personal scent item, she has supported real searches in Scotland. Her owner describes a clear change from playful family companion to focused working dog when her search jacket goes on.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: theguardian.comWales’s ban on greyhound racing includes a three-year implementation window, but welfare groups and racing representatives disagree about the wind-down. Greyhound Rescue Wales warns that an abrupt closure could overwhelm rehoming capacity. A Welsh government group recommends a 12-month transition and says further reports will refine arrangements for the dogs affected.
Read on Head & Paws →Original source: theguardian.comN+ reports that 16 dogs and five cats found homes during a three-day adoption event run by Mexico City’s Animal Surveillance Brigade. Rescued animals received veterinary assessment, vaccination and rehabilitation before adoption. Applicants supplied identification and proof of address, and officers delivered animals to their new homes to verify the registered address.
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