A Gravesend couple, who neglected four lurcher-type puppies to the extent that they were very thin and one was falling over and reluctant to walk, have been given a five year ban on keeping dogs.

Graham Gibbons, 34, and Fallon Poole, 29, of Oak Road in Gravesend pleaded guilty to charges of causing unnecessary suffering by failing to provide a suitable diet and veterinary care for the puppies who were believed to be about 6-8 weeks old.

A homeless hound at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home could be one of the loneliest dogs in the UK after spending over 260 days at the world famous animal charity and receiving little interest from potential owners.

The average stay for Battersea dogs is just 35 days, but four year old Lurcher Shadow has been at the rescue centre for over seven times that, making him the charity’s longest stay resident.

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Dogs Trust makes strides to accommodate left hand dog walkers in accordance with EU law

A homeless dog has a new home in Castle Cary, Somerset, thanks to television presenter Alan Titchmarsh. Ruby, a Dachshund, had spent 90 days at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Old Windsor but after appearing on the ITV Alan Titchmarsh Show she caught the eye of Liz Ayris, who made a 250 mile round trip to rehome her.