Saturday, August 19, 2006

STOLEN!
For the safe return of this animal

Megan is a 8 Month old Lurcher/saluki bitch stolen from our car in Croyden IKEA carpark on Fri 18th Aug. She is not fully trained & therefore friendly & excitable. Whoever has her does not know her name, now you do.. & she will respond! If anyone sees her or is offered her for sale please, please contact us immediately. We are devastated & will reward her finder!

Tel.Paul 07796 693348
Grace 07889 592608

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Members Questions - Ask the Vet,

Q:
My dog eye seems to weep fluid regularly what can be the problem?

A:
It could be because of several causes ie: foreign body, dust or an allergy, conjunctive. I would strongly suggest you get your dog along to his/her vet asap.

Q:
My dog wont stop jumping up at people - how can I stop this?

A:
Dogs jump to greet you in excitement, Try looking upwards, fold your arms and turn around this gives the dog a clear signal you are not interested in their behavior !


Friday, July 28, 2006

Animal cruelty cases rise by 50%

Bumper needed the whole leg amputated, but recovered wellAnimal cruelty convictions rose by more than 50% in Wales last year, the RSPCA has said.
The increase reflected a "worrying" rise in the number of people prepared to treat pets with "brute force instead of compassion", said the charity.
RSPCA Wales inspectors described 2005 as one of the worst years of deliberate cruelty to animals they had witnessed.
The report came as police began a hunt for whoever put a cat in a bin in the sun on Anglesey, and left it to die.
RSCPA Wales said the cruelty cases it has dealt with during 2005 included a dog whose leg was amputated at home and another who was stabbed repeatedly by her owner.
The charity's annual report shows the number of people they prosecuted for animal cruelty rose by 60% over that period.
The cases included Griffith Prosser, 35, from Aberfan, who amputated the front leg of Bumper, a collie cross, with an electric knife after the dog was knocked down by a car.
Prosser was banned from owning a dog for 10 years.

Buffy recovered after being attacked by her owner
Another case involved Buffy, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, who was stabbed extensively in her rear, head and legs by her 20-year-old owner.
The man later told police he had been taking recreational drugs and drinking heavily and could not remember attacking Buffy and another dog, 19-month-old Staffordshire bull terrier, Cassie.
He pleaded guilty to two charges of causing unnecessary suffering and was sentenced to six months in prison and disqualified from owning any animal for 10 years.
Meanwhile, hours after the report was published, police at Llanfachraeth, Anglesey, launched an investigation to find the person who shut a cat in a wheelie bin during the hot weather.

Buffy is 'brilliant' with people, says new owner Matthew Harding
The cat, Jiffy, died ten minutes after she was found hot and distressed by her owner. It is believed Jiffy had been shut in the bin for several hours.
Yet neglect was still the most common cause behind the majority of animal welfare cases in Wales, said the RSPCA.
Inspectors were called to 352 incidents where animals had no access to water, 298 where animals did not have suitable veterinary treatment and 357 where animals did not have a clean living environment.
'Compassion'
Martyn Hubbard, RSPCA Superintendent for Wales and West, said: "2005 will go down as one of the most violent towards animals.
"Sadly, despite our best efforts, there are those who continue to ignore our messages and treat animals with brute force instead of compassion.
"The cases highlighted today show why the RSPCA will continue to prosecute those who feel they are doing nothing wrong when harming an animal.
"On a more positive note, it is heartening to see how many of these cruelty victims enjoy new and happy lives once they are rehomed by our dedicated staff up and down the country.
"The pleasure these animals give their new owners shows that the vast majority of people appreciate the important part a pet plays in the family."

Source: BBC

Monday, June 19, 2006


ANOTHER STRAY FOUND IN HERTS?

FOUND - Long haired black and white neutered male cat, found recentlywandering in the Lincoln Road area of Enfield.He is very affectionate and has been well cared for.If anyone claims him can they ring Pam Newton on 01279 843060. His carerhas called him 'Lee' for the moment. Or please contact pethunters.co.uk on 0845 838 5423 or email info@pethunters.co.uk.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006






PAUL O'GRADY SHOW CHANNEL 4 AT 5.00PM

www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/P/paulogrady/stolendogs.html

The Pethunters team would like to say thank you to the New Paul O'Grady TV Show for highlighting the growing issue of dog thefts within the UK. Freddie the Jack Russell, missing from Cambs is listed on the site. We are hopeful that the combination of a successful TV programme, hugely popular personality and wide geographical demographic will help to retrieve many valued pets....

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Results of our recent online survey
Should scanning of "all new to surgery pets" be made compulsory?

87% yes
13% no

STOLEN ... Freddie The Jack Russell Terrier from Cambs.

A cold hearted thief taunted the owner of the dog he was stealing and then drove off while she looked on helplessly. Freddie, a tri-colour, smooth coated, short legged Jack Russell terrier, was standing on the drive of Freddie's owner (Ms H) home at Manea, March at 3.30pm on May 9th, 2006

Ms H was harnessing her horse, when she heard someone whistling to the dog. She could not let go of the young horse and Freddie was lured into the stranger's vehicle. Ms H had been aware of the vehicle, a white, open backed, twin cab 4 x 4, passing her property. It then turned around and she saw a man standing outside the vehicle with the door open calling to Freddie.

The man is described as "big and square looking" and was wearing a short-sleeved shirt. When he had snatched Freddie, he got into his vehicle and drove slowly down the road with his arm through the open window and his hand resting on the roof, looking back at Ms Habbin through the rear view mirror. "I know that if I had started to chase after him he would have accelerated away quickly," said Ms H. "Freddie travels in my van with me and we are the absolute best of friends.

He is my grandson's pet," she said. The three-year-old terrier has an overshot jaw which makes him look as though he is smiling and he has been castrated, so will not be able to breed.

"Article from Herts24"
www.cambs-times.co.uk

www.herts24.co.uk

Friday, May 12, 2006

Today's Trisha Goddard Show

We'd like to say thank you to the Trisha show today for featuring Monkey the cheeky cat who was awol and alluded us all for over 3 months. We were glad to see his adventure hadn't dampened his spirit and the taste for the celebrity life!

Monday, May 08, 2006

Dog Whisperer Sued over Injury to TV Producers Dog

The host of US TV show The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is being sued over an allegation that a pet Labrador was injured at his dog training centre.

TV producer Flody Suarez claims his pet Gator was suffocated by a choke collar and forced to run on a treadmill, which resulted in bleeding and bruising.
Mr Suarez claims medical costs have already reached £13,000 qnd equires further ongoing treatment.

Mr Suarez is suing for breach of contract, fraud, animal cruelty and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
He is seeking more than £13,520 in damages.
Mr Suarez said he took his dog to the clinic in February to treat phobias of strangers and other dogs.

In court papers filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court, he claimed Gator was rushed to a vet an hour after dropping his five-year-old pet off at Cesar Millan's Dog Psychology Centre.
The dog was "bleeding from his mouth and nose, in an oxygen tent gasping for breath with severe bruising to his back inner thighs", the legal papers said.

A spokesman for the National Geographic Channel said it had not been served with a lawsuit and did not comment on pending litigation

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Does anyone know this stray?

Black very friendly male with small white bib, neutered but not microchipped. Found at Huntingdon Police Headquarters, likely to have arrived by Police car from anywhere in the County.

Friday, April 21, 2006


DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS LITTLE CAT?

FOUND, A 6-9 month old white and tabby female was found sleeping under a bush, for2 weeks, at Canada Fields, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Local office workers were feeding her. She had recently been speyed, so obviously has an owner out there somewhere, but sadly she is not microchipped. She is very friendly and playful and in excellent health.

If you know the owner of this lovely cat please contact either Pam Newton at the Cheshunt and Waltham Cross, Cats Protection Tel: 01279 843060 or the Pethunters Team.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006


DOES ANYONE RECOGNISE THIS STRAY FEMALE CAT

An elderly female was found in Welwyn Garden City in a poorly condition. She is aged about 14 and is a pretty tortoiseshell. She is also arthritic and has lost a few teeth. This cat also has hyperthyroidism for which she is now on medication. If no owners are traced after a month she will rehomed.

If you know the owner of this lovely cat please contact either
Pam Newton at the Cheshunt and Waltham Cross, Cats Protection Tel: 01279 843060 or contact us at pethunters.

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Danger to Scottish Cats and Dogs From Missing Eagle

An eagle owl has gone missing in the Lothians, sparking fears it may attack cats and small dogs as it hunts for food.
The three-foot tall brown and white bird disappeared from his owner's garden in Bridgend, Linlithgow, at about 2pm yesterday. The bird, called Fergus, has not been fed for two days and police fear hunger will drive it to attack animals.

Bird experts warned the public not to approach the giant bird and to keep pets away from it.
Owner Chris Imlach, 34, said Fergus was in the garden ready for flying when he got loose.
Mr Imlach, a recovery driver, said the bird was one of the largest types of owl in the world and fairly strong - capable of lifting up the family dog.
He said: "It's not been fed in two days so will be quite hungry. He's lifted up my five stone Staffordshire Bull Terrier off the ground before.
"I'm worried about the bird and that if anyone goes near him he might lash out.
"We feed him frozen chicks and he goes after rabbits so he does eat live food.
"I'd be quite worried about cats and dogs if he was hungry."
Mr Imlach said Fergus, who has a 5ft wing span, was "good natured" but had to be handled with heavy duty leather gloves.
The father-of-four said he had reported the loss of the bird, which usually flew at around waist height, to the police and to the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Doreen Graham of the Scottish SPCA warned people to stay away from the bird and to keep their pets away from it.
She said: "People need to take care of small dogs and cats because these magnificent birds are birds of prey and in the wild would hunt small animals. I'd advise the public to stay away because they would scare it away - just alert the authorities.
"Any wild animal can be dangerous if approached as it requires special handling, best left to the experts."
Neil Fowler, of the Independent Bird Register, which supplies identification rings for 58,000 birds in the UK, said anyone who spotted the bird should phone them.
He said: "We supply rings to 13,000 keepers of birds and we will phone up our owners to look for it."
Mr Fowler said that should the bird remain missing, the register would inform local falconers, clubs and wildlife crime officers and put a notice in International Falconer magazine.
A Lothian and Borders Police spokeswoman said: "We would appeal to anyone who sees this distinctive bird of prey to contact police straight away.
"It should not be approached by members of the public and people should not attempt to catch it themselves.
"This is a very large bird of prey and is capable of attacking small animals.
"It has not been fed in two days so it may be trying to source food."
Anyone with information should call police on 0131-311 3131.

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Airdre & Coatbridge Advertiser, Wed 5th, 2006

The pethunters team would like to thank the Airdre & Coatbridge paper for covering the story of Kate Reid and her missing Siamese cat, Jasmine. We really appreciate any support the media gives us, as it is invaluable in helping us locate missing pets.

http://iclanarkshire.icnetwork.co.uk/news/airdrienews/

Kathy H,

Monday, April 03, 2006

HELP DIANE FIND HER DOG - NATASHA

Diane writes......

Please help find my dog Natasha
Natasha, a tan labrador cross, went missing on 22nd March 2005 when she wandered into the front garden after builders left the front door open. She will be 15 years old now and I am lost without her. She is like the daughter I never had, it is like losing a member of the family and I miss her terribly.
I refuse to give up hope of finding her and have tried many different ways to find out if anyone knows where she is. If you have seen her or know where she is please contact me on mailto:info@helpfindmydog.com

There is a £40,000 reward for the safe return of my dog Natasha or any information which leads directly to her safe recovery.

Diane Cousins.

Please visit Diane's website: http://www.helpfindmydog.com

Friday, March 31, 2006


PUG THEFT - 9 WEEK OLD PUPPY STOLEN FROM BREEDER

Mother's Day conman steals puppy
The hunt is on for a nine-week-old puppy worth £1,000 which has been snatched by a thief.
The crook visited the home of a breeder claiming he was buying the bitch pug as a Mother's Day present. But when the woman's back was turned he ran out of the door with the puppy under his arm. And when the breeder's husband stood in front of the getaway vehicle the thief drove at him, knocking him to the ground.Police are now appealing for information about the theft in Whichers Gate Road in Rowlands Castle. In Havant Hampshire.

Thank you to Portsmouth News for publishing the story.

If you are offered a female pug from anyone or see one for sale without its brothers and sisters please contact us on info@pethunters.co.uk or 0845 838 5423

Does anyone recognise this cat currently being looked after by Catkinrescue?

Please visit their site to see other cats needing new homes

http://www.catkinrescue.org.uk

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Wood Green Animal Shelter - Need Your Support

We would like to say a big thank you to Jo Dutton, Liaison Officer Dog Reception from the Woodgreen Animal Shelter for her ongoing support of our members missing pets.

Wood Green Animal Shelters is a registered charity that has been rescuing and re-homing animals since 1924. The charity takes in over 6,000 animals a year and has set national standards in animal care.

Please go to
www.charityclicknow.com/partners/WoodGreenAnimal/index.
every search makes money for them.

Please visit their website
www.woodgreen.org.uk for more information on their service.

Monday, March 13, 2006


One owner tell us about her heartache.....
The Sad Story of Jasmine,

(Jasmine, is a female Seal Point Siamese cat. She is 11 month old with a brown face & legs with a cream cloured body. She is microchipped and been spayed. She went missing on the 1st February 2006 from the Coatbridge area of Lanarkshire, postcode ML5. Jasmine requires daily
medication and must see a vet asap).

Kate, Jasmines owner writes

"I was very seriously ill 6 years ago and when I finely got out of hospital to aid my recovery my family promised me a seal point kitten, it took us five years of searching to find one then Jasmine came in to my life… I made her into my escort for my good health she was my lucky charm. I was in the Southern General hospital in Glasgow for four month as I collapsed one Sunday on 9th Jan 2000 with a aneurism in the brain, no warning, just woke up one day in hospital. I didn’t have a clue what had happened… woke up getting staples taken out of my head. When I finely got home we started the search for a seal point, they were like "gold dust" no one had one for sale. I called her after my favorite flower she was so very special to me and I to her in her own wee way" …

… "now that she has gone she has taken a big part of me with her. I can’t get her out of my mind I think of her 24/7 ... Opps there is the tears falling again... I just hope she is safe and not too frighten out in this horrible wet and cold weather. I hope she doesn’t think that I put her out…. if only she knew what I have done to try and get her back . I just want her back home safe and sound back to her home comforts in the warmth of her home where is was well looked after and loved we all miss her dreadfully why didn’t anything happen to me instead of a wee innocent cat its just so unfair … I its just not right that a wee cat should suffer - I must go just now thank you so much", Kate

Sunday, March 12, 2006


Introducing Ollie - Pethunters latest addition to the family (aged 12 weeks) enjoying today's snow....

Congratulations to his Grandfather "Araki Fabulous Willy" for winning the best in breed (Tibetan Terrier) at Crufts yesterday, and coming 3rd in best overall dog in the Utilities Group.....

Saturday, March 11, 2006








Dolly's Directive, Campaign by Candy King

Since the "disappearance/possible theft" of her beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Dolly in early 2005 Candy King has started a campaign to make it compulsory that all vets, animal shelters, the police, animal welfare organisations scan all pets in their care - if you would like more information of her campaign please email Candy dollysdirective@hotmail.co.uk.

Candy writes....

We are asking everyone to write to their MP and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons with a copy of Dolly's Directive outlining why you think it is necessary for it to be implemented. We want the House of Commons to be inundated with Dolly's Directives. I know it is tedious writing letters but I would ask you to just look at your own dog, isn't he/she worth writing a couple of letters for? I will not be listened to on my own, but many people will be heard, we have to let the powers that be see how many of us are willing this to happen. See if you can get others to write too. Also see if your local pet shop will display a copy for signing, dog training clubs, dog shows, your place of work. If you know anyone with any clout or remotely famous then please get them to support us. Thank you again for your support. It is important.

Candy (Dolly's mum)

Address to write to:- Your MP. House of Commons, London. SW1A 0AA
Lizzie Locket, RCVS, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London. SW1P 0AA

Monday, March 06, 2006



MONTHLY UPDATE
Has anyone seen any of these pets?
Their owners are desperate for news. Could they have been relocated within the UK?.......

Update :
Please note, happy to report Gizmo is now back home..

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Bird Flu and Our Pets

Are you wondering how easily avian flu could jump from birds to domestic animals?

Paul Hunter, professor of health protection at the University of East Anglia in the UK, points out that like all predators, Cats by nature hunt weaker pray. "Cats tend to go for sick birds, so it is not unexpected if cats catch and kill infected birds,"

The reported death in Germany of a cat who lived in an area where dozens of birds had died from H5N1 does not come as any big surprise to scientists

Should our pets in the UK be vacinated?

Professor Peter Openshaw of Imperial College, London commentated today on the German Cats death. "It also raises the question of whether cats should be vaccinated... Vaccination of animals that bring us into close contact with it seems to be a high priority."

He urges a new focus on vaccines that are broadly protective rather than too specific, to improve chances of general protection.

But he also sadly admitted there is little incentive for pharmaceutical firms because such research had a high risk of failure with of low financial returns!
Thank you to BBC Scotland - Spot on!

Friday, February 17, 2006


DOGGIE DEMO

A Chihuahau Meetup in Hyde Park, the Bandstand, this Sunday at 1pm has become a doggie demo for all dogs and owners. DOGS AGAINST THEFT - wants to higlight that this problem is growing, it's cruel and it's happening near you. Vets have to be more vigilant and people buying dogs should be more aware.

Please forward this to everyone you know who might want to attend

For further information contact : Lori MacKellar Publicity, 07961 156 877, lorimack@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

New Service For Found Pets.

If you find a stray pet - why not add it to our found pet blog. We will take pictures of any pet found in the UK and post it up for free.

http://ukfoundpets.blogspot.com/

Friday, February 10, 2006

We'd like to thank http://www.pussycatlodge.co.uk/lostcats.html for all their support in our hunt for Mufasa missing in the London/Essex area . Please check out their website.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Danny Gibson

We'd like to say how grateful we are to Danny Gibson, Program Manager for Connect FM Radio.

He very kindly agreed to a request last Saturday (4th) to publicise a missing pet for us on air. The puppy was happily returned home safetly later that day.

Visit Danny's site and the stations at http://www.connectfm.com/ http://www.dannyradioboy.co.uk/

Posted by Daisy



Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Cat Mystery Solved, Bitter Sweet Reunion

Posted by Lynnette Finder of Cat

“You will pleased to know that Maisie as we called her was reunited tonight with her owners. Her real name is Jes (Jessica).

The sad news is that her walk never improved whilst she was with us, so we took her to the vet Thursday for x-rays but nothing was discovered.

Since then we have learnt from her owners that her health had been declining since Christmas. They took her to the vets the week before she disappeared and has the cat equivalent to debenture.

She had gone missing the night before I found her, and was assumed by her owners that she had gone off to die somewhere. .

I am so pleased she is reunited, although I am going to miss her dearly as we had decided to keep hold of her if no one came to claim her.

Thank you for all your help”.

Lynnette - (A very sad foster mum)

Saturday, January 21, 2006


Anyone Know this Cat?
Date Found - 10.00am 20th January 2006
Area Found - Froyle/Bentley in Hampshire
Sex - Female
Chip - No
Collar - No
Colour Predominately Black, she has white feet, with a white strip running from nose to tail under-carriage.
Distingushing details she walks very slowly with a hobble (we are not sure if this is because of her age or because she has been outside and exposed to eliments for a while).

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Thank you to the Ponderosa Rescue Kennels and Cattery for highlighting our missing cat Molly in the Leeds area.

They are a registered charity that re-home dogs and cats, and you can see a selection of beautiful animals needing homes online at their website www.ponderosa.org.uk
Thank You to www.herts24.co.uk, www.buckscats.org.uk, St Albans Cats Protection, www.hemeltoday.co.uk. They all carried online details of our missing pets, Fizz, William and Rascal. The Pethunters team really appreciate your support.

Thursday, January 12, 2006


Has Anyone Seen Eric?

Eric the 14hh pony used to be a Riding School Hack in London. He wasn't suitable for novice riders. Hence, sold on to people who eventually sold him on yet again.

Rachel Draper his old friend and passenger is trying to trace him.
If anyone has seen Eric please send us an email.