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With temperatures in the high 20s this week, new research released from the Dogs Trust warns pet owners to be particularly cautious of the extreme risks of leaving dogs in hot cars, even for only a short period of time.

According to the charity, shockingly one in 10 people know of a dog that has come to harm whilst left in a car in hot weather, furthermore almost half (48%) mistakenly...

With the Euro 2016 competition in full swing, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are appealing to dog-loving football fans to help a very special four-legged furry footie fan find her perfect match.

Three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Lily loves displaying her football skills in the park and is desperate to find a new best friend to play endless games of chase with. The playful pooch...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is inviting local dog lovers and their four-legged-friends to join them for their annual Fun Day on Sunday 17th July from 11am-4pm.

Taking place at Mullcott Equestrian Centre at Mullacott Cross, the event promises plenty of fun and games for everyone with the ever popular fun dog show top of the bill. Dogs of all shapes and sizes will have the chance to compete...

People in Plymouth who are thinking of getting a dog are being warned to be wary of illegally imported puppies.

The warning comes after a litter of illegally imported puppies were found by a vet in the city who alerted trading standards officers.

The four puppies were imported to Plymouth from Hungary with pet passports that had a false date of birth. They were then offered for...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing for homes for a litter of three sweet-enough-to eat puppies who were born totally deaf.

The adorable 10-week-old Collie puppies, two boys and one girl, have been named after popular chocolate bars Aero, Wispa and Kinder because they arrived at the rehoming centre just before Easter.

The cheeky bundles of fun found themselves at Dogs Trust as...

As mums across the country celebrated Mother's Day with their loved ones at the weekend, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe were caring for one very special doggy mum and her four six-week-old puppies as they prepare to find loving new homes.

Devoted mum six-year-old Bichon Frise Millie came to Dogs Trust earlier this year when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. During a...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is inviting local dog lovers and friends to join them for a fun and fabulous Charity Ball to mark the 125th anniversary of Dogs Trust.

Taking place at the Saunton Sands Hotel on Friday 15th April, 7.30pm, the glamorous event promises to be an evening of fun with a drinks reception followed by dinner, a casino and a disco.

There will also be a grand...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has been getting crafty to help their homeless hounds feel as at home as possible this festive season, as staff prepare for what is expected to be another busy Christmas.

A local volunteer named Michelle Hindes, who makes bespoke embroidered bandanas for the dogs, has created festive decorations and personalised an array of Christmas stockings for some of the...

As Star Wars returns to the big screen, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are searching the galaxies to help some astronomically amazing dogs find loving homes of their own.

Leading the line-up of ‘Star Paws’ characters hoping to find a home that is out of this world are Lurcher ‘Kobi Wan Kenobi’ who is ready to use his Jedi forces of good to help himself and pal Phoebe find their...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe goes radio gaga for homeless hounds this Fireworks Night

This Fireworks Night, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will be “chewning” into the airwaves to help petrified pooches conquer their fear of fireworks and are urging local dog owners and radio stations to do the same.

Staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will be going the extra mile to ensure the dogs in their care...