The county’s new Crime Commissioner has confirmed the appointment of an inspector to coordinate dog theft and crime. Philip Allott met with local dog owners on the Stray to talk about their concerns.
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New dog theft inspector for North Yorkshire
The North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has said there's to be a new inspector to coordinate dog crime and theft. On a visit to Harrogate Philip Allott said: "Their role will be to coordinate North Yorkshire's approach [to dog theft], to train other...
Kim’s Canines: Social distancing is not just for humans
Social distancing rules are strange for humans and dogs alike, says animal behaviourist Kim Metcalfe. Yet, despite socialising being encouraged for puppies, not all dogs grow up to want to be around other dogs.
Harrogate Cat Rescue crippled by vet fees
While it is hard for them to know the reasons for the spike in rescue cats, many of the reasons she comes across are a direct or indirect cause of coronavirus.
Knaresborough reptile centre ‘struggling’ to stay open
Owner Daniel Holmes says more reptiles were abandoned during lockdown and the centre is struggling to cope with the cost of looking after them and running the premises.
Stray Pets Rescue Club: Ginger, Bongo, Badger and a rat all need loving homes
The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly pet profile of animals in desperate need of a loving home. This month’s selected pooches are Ginger and Badger with the addition of some very intelligent rats, and Bongo the Bosc Monitor…
Deliver Woof: Give your furry friends to a personalised Christmas treat
Our lifestyle reporter, Ami Miller, recommends the most perfect presents for your furry friends this Christmas. The Deliver woof Christmas shop has everyth
COLUMN: Rescued ex-breeding dogs need special love…
Gracie the English Bulldog was featured in the Stray Ferret Pet Rescue Club last weekend. In this column Kimberley Metcalfe a Harrogate based dog expert gives advice to anyone who wants to give an ex-breeding bitch like Gracie a happy home.
Six-foot boa finds a home in Markington
The six-foot boa constrictor was featured in this month’s Stray Pets Rescue Club. He is now one of 35 animals at Caroline Malcolm and Terry Brohee’s ‘zoo’ in Markington.
The Stray Pets Rescue Club: Could you give one of these animals a happy home?
The Stray Pets Rescue Club is a monthly profile of animals who need a loving home; this month we have two dogs, a kitten and a six foot Boa constrictor called Sirius…
Ripon hedgehog rescue centre forgotten in coronavirus crisis
In the heart of Ripon, the hedgehog rescue centre is a daily and all-encompassing activity for Jacqui and Peter Morrell. It has struggled to survive through the coronavirus crisis
Harrogate dog rescue worried about post-lockdown pets
Karen Moss who has fostered over 50 dogs for Miss Mollies Rescue, told the Stray Ferret she is concerned there could be an increase in owners returning adopted dogs.