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Woman questioned over stolen French bulldog puppy
Officers have questioned a woman after a French bulldog puppy was stolen from a property in Bakersfield and are re-appealing for information as efforts continue to trace the animal. The lilac and tan coloured bitch was taken during a burglary which happened between 3pm and 5pm on Monday (31 August 2020). Detective Constable Colin Kirkup, […]
Rescue dog on the run in Chesterfield after 50-mile journey from home
The ‘nervous’ three-year-old male cross-breed, named Olly, was last seen on CCTV footage on Walton Back Lane. Olly – who had only been with his Ilkeston owner a few days after he was adopted from a foster kennel in Doncaster- bolted from her garden as she opened its gate on August 13. Helen Buckland – […]

Another media update from DogLost
Thanks to DogLost’s amazing Wayne May, we are once again featuring in the media over the next few days! Earlier this week, Wayne was very busy doing an interview for ITV (ready to be aired in the national news on Monday) – see below for some photos! Living the DogLost life, eh?! He’s been busy […]

Urgent Appeal from Slough Borough Council
The owners of an elderly dog found abandoned next to the Jubilee River in the pouring rain are being sought by the council. The drenched 13-year-old black Labrador with a greying muzzle was found by a member of the public on the footpath next to the river on Friday evening. He was wearing a brown […]

A massive thank you from the DogLost North West Fundraising Team
As some of you may be aware, the North West team set up a fundraising group a few weeks ago, in order to raise funds for much needed equipment. The first piece of equipment that we wanted to purchase was a Pulsar Helion XQ50F Thermal Imager, and we are absolutely delighted to tell you we […]

DOGS FEATURED IN THE COUNTRYMAN’S WEEKLY
The following dogs are featured in the DogLost column in the current issue of The Countryman’s Weekly. For further details on each dog, enter the 6 digit DogLost ID in the search box on the website: http://www.doglost.co.uk

Dog theft warning: Police issue alert after suspicious chalk marks seen outside properties
Gloucestershire Police issued a warning to dog owners after the latest pet was snatched. A Rottweiler was reported to have been stolen from a property in Drybrook in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident is the latest in a series of dog thefts in Gloucestershire. Chalk marks were discovered at houses with dogs […]

Amazon delivery driver dives into pool and saves dog from drowning in water
An Amazon delivery driver saved a dog from drowning after spotting it struggling in a swimming pool. John Cassabria was dropping off parcels when he saw the 14-year-old Husky’s snout bobbing above the water at the home in Worburn, Massachusetts. The animal lover jumped over the garden fence, dived into the pool and pulled the […]

Rare ‘singing dog’ thought to be extinct for 50 years reappears in wild
The New Guinea ‘singing’ dog which was thought to be extinct in the wild has reappeared after 50 years. The rare breed, known for its unique howls, has been found in the highlands of west New Guinea, also known as Papua, in Indonesia. The animals were first discovered there in 2016, however researchers have only […]

Rhyl lifeboat crew rescue seagull-chasing dog from sea
A lifeboat crew had to rescue a dog after it chased seagulls into the sea off Rhyl. The pet was about half a mile away from the shore by the time the RNLI crew reached it. The dog and its owner had gone for a walk along the front when the drama unfolded at about […]

Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog
Kerry Irving was confined to his house and considering suicide after suffering an excruciating back injury in a car accident. But then he met Max, a yard dog who gave him a new purpose in life. The BBC joined them for a walk in their native Lake District. Tewitt Tarn is an idyllic pond high […]

Medal for hero dog Kuno which saved soldiers’ lives in Afghanistan
A military dog who charged through enemy gunfire to save the lives of British soldiers fighting al-Qaeda in Afghanistan is to be awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. During a raid, the Belgian Malinois named Kuno tackled a gunman and was hit by bullets in both back legs. After losing one of his […]

Man stunned to learn random dog he spotted online is actually related to his own pup
This week marked National Dog Day in the UK and to celebrate the occasion, people have been sharing photos of their four-legged friends online. Paddy Logue, the digital editor of the Irish Times, was among those who uploaded pictures to social media, posting images of his adorable Pointer Cross, Fenton on Twitter. The images were spotted […]

Battersea Dogs Home warns pets at risk from ‘perfect storm’
Animals in London could be at risk due to the financial impact of coronavirus on charities, animal hospitals and pet owners. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home says it fears a “perfect storm”, and projects it could lose more than £11m in the next 18 months. Animal charities including East Finchley-based All Dogs Matter are advising […]

DogLost on The One Show
You can view the footage relating to stolen & missing pets below . . .

Dogs found roaming in ‘appalling condition’ on A68 near Jedburgh
The Scottish SPCA has issued an appeal for information after 10 dogs were found on the A68 near Jedburgh. It said some of the animals were roaming loose, while others had been shut inside a derelict building. The charity was alerted to the incident on Sunday after the dogs were contained by staff at the […]

August – Volunteer of the Month
I am delighted to be able to offer this award to Claire Gresty! Claire works tirelessly (day and night) to help get the dogs home and supports every volunteer with any problems or worries they may have. She also provides exemplary leadership skills which helps the North West team strive & work well together. In […]

DogLost in the Media…
DogLost has featured on various TV channels across the world (in countries such as France, Norway, America, Germany, Russia, and Singapore). We have also been featured in articles on Yahoo News and The Wall Street Journal! Here’s a short video by France TV featuring Wayne May from DogLost.co.uk; You can also have a listen to […]

Walkies could become the law for German dog owners
Taking your dog for walks twice a day for at least an hour in total could soon become the law in Germany. There could also be a ban on keeping dogs chained for long periods. Rules are also being devised to crack down on “puppy farms” by banning breeders from looking after more than three […]

Dogs Trust and RSPCA: The nine dogs who are looking for their forever homes in Essex
Dogs are said to be man’s best friend. From tiny teacup Chihuahuas to enormous Great Danes, our four legged friends come in all shapes and sizes. Sadly not all dogs have a great start to life and too many end up in rescue shelters each year. However, it’s not all bad news as most of […]

RSPCA calls for more regulation in pet industry
Home footage has captured a dog walker hitting a pet in her care, as campaigners call for more regulation and licensing across the industry. Not all local authorities require dog walkers, trainers and groomers to have qualifications and licences to operate, say the RSPCA, and this can lead to some animals being put at risk. […]
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