The YuLin Dog Meat Festival takes place this Sunday, the 21st of June in Guangxi, China. Thousands of dogs will be killed inhumanely and consumed. Ricky Gervais has publicly condemned the festival and invited people to sign a petition on change.org. There are at least two other petitions for the same cause that have already racked up hundreds of thousands of signatures. WARNING: This article may contain disturbing images of dogs being killed for their meat. [Read More]

Steve and Amanda are two of DogBuddy’s top sitters. They joined in late 2013 and their business has flourished. They’ve become one of the most popular in the DogB Buddy Community. We caught up with Steve to find out how it all started (and don’t miss the cute pups they’re taking care of!) In our interview below, we tell you how they got their start in dog care and what they love most about being a dog sitter. [Read More]

The Scoop is our weekly pupdate of what’s being going on in the world of dog news. This week we learn about the preferred music genres of dogkind, and share some good news about dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall. We also share some celebratory news from our friends at the RSPCA, who have been voted Britain’s Favourite Animal Charity. Find out how you can join DogBuddy in supporting the RSCCA’‘s rehoming programmes here’. [Read More]

This week the dog world has produced some wonderful stories, from wedding crashers to dramatic rescues. Ikea now sells furniture for dogs, woof for joy! The range includes blankets, beds, cushions, leads, toys and more. Unfortunately, it looks like these doggy home decor delights are only available in the USA for now. European pups will have to wait a little longer as the range won’t hit UK stores until some time in 2018. [Read More]

Buster the Boxer is the star of this year’s John Lewis Christmas ad. The short tale about a dog whose Christmas wish comes true gives us all the feels. (Pass us a tissue!) Watch the 2016 John Lewis ad in its entirety below. Click here to watch the full ad in GIF-form. CLICK HERE to see the John Lewis 2016 Christmas ad in full. CLICK here to read the full John Lewis Advert of 2016 in GIF form. [Read More]

Cute and funny photos of cats were sent in by our supporters to brighten up January. We were inundated with so many brilliant cat photos for last year’s #FelineGoodJanuary challenge that we decided to do it all again in 2022. With a different cat-egory each week, our lovely supporters shared their snaps with us on social media to help spread some much-needed joy throughout January. So many of the gorgeous photos brought a smile to our faces, but here are some of the highlights. [Read More]

14 different DIY projects to inspire you, and help your dog do their business. These projects aren’t just for indoor use – you can put them outside for designated potty spots. Most of these builds require some basic tools (measuring tape, saw, drill, drill bits, etc…). And you’ll need some materials such as lumber, screws, and fake or real grass. The more extensive projects come with features (like PVC drainage) that will make your life much easier, but will certainly add to the total cost and build time needed. [Read More]

Labradors have a “Double-Coat”, meaning they have two layers of fur. The undercoat is a fantastic insulator, and keeps them warm in the colder months. The top layer is slightly more “wiry” and abrasive. Underneath you’ll find a softer and lighter under-layer called the Undercoat. Combined these layers are used to regulate body temperature, protect from harmful UV rays, repel water, and protect their skin. How often should you bathe your Lab? [Read More]

The Scoop is our weekly roundup of the dog news that’s got us all talking. Meet the lucky dogs whose parents have taken them on the trip of a lifetime. Another very lucky and incredibly fast dog who took on a peloton, and a rescue dog who started an awesome Photoshop Battle. Come back for more doggy news in The Scoop next week! Click here to read the Scoop’s top dog stories of the week so far. [Read More]

Crufts began in 1891 and is now one of the largest dog events in the world. In the past few years there have been a few scandals reported from the show. This year, judge Di Arrowsmith is facing accusations of family favouritism. With a scandal at Crufts 2016, we thought we’d take a look back over the list of Crufts scandals from the past. In 1995, the Kennel Club was criticised for refusing to mark down dogs that had their tails docked, despite a respected Vet saying that it was a cruel practice done only for aesthetic purposes. [Read More]