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Thursday, September 19, 2024
National Kitten Day falls onto Wednesday 10th of July this year. This day is dedicated to celebrating the charm and playfulness of kittens and a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the joy and companionship that kittens bring into their owner’s lives. Welcoming a new cat into a home is both exciting...
Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team is asking the public for increased vigilance as criminal gangs involved in coursing target farms in the Dorset countryside.  Coursing is the illegal activity of using dogs acting on sight to chase animals such as the brown hare and deer.  While the activity is considered a...

It’s time to reassess rats

It’s high time we forgive the rat his past ills and protect him if he is black and tolerate him if he is brown. And I do tolerate them, in fact I offer them safe refuge in our roof space and food in the garden. It strikes me as...
Guinea Pig Awareness Week aims to educate public about the pets’ needs The RSPCA is tackling a large rise in the numbers of guinea pigs who are being given up by their owners or cruelly abandoned. Overbreeding of guinea pigs and the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis, as...
Keeping your dog happy and healthy indoors can be a rewarding experience for both you and your pet. Dogs need stimulation, comfort, and exercise to thrive, even if they spend most of their time inside. This guide will provide practical tips to ensure your dog remains content and well-cared...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...

Would you be fooled?

A Chinese zoo stands accused of employing a rather curious tactic to captivate its visitors: the alleged painting of dogs in hues of black and white to mimic the appearance of pandas. Reports circulating on social media unveiled Taizhou Zoo's latest attraction, purportedly showcasing "panda dogs" on the 1st of...

Wildlife Events: March

FRI 1    THE GREAT CRANE PROJECT 7.30 pm.    United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LJ. An illustrated talk by Damon Bridge, Project Manager, RSPB, for the West Dorset group of Dorset Wildlife Trust. All welcome. Suggested donation: £2  (£3 for non-members) inc. refreshments.  Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442 for...
Returning from Bacon Hole to Lulworth Cove there are steps down to the famous Fossil Forest section. Unfortunately, no trees are still preserved there but you can see where the trees have been. The rocks exposed are the top of the Portland Limestone and the lowest part of the...
An adventurous grass snake was filmed near the back of a house in Dorset. Remember they are harmless beautiful creatures. https://twitter.com/TonyFurnell/status/1272511361461956608?s=20 Jason Cridland