Yeovil in Bloom is looking for local poets to help with new...
YEOVIL in Bloom will be displaying poems on trees in King Greorge Street and are looking for local people to contribute.The new scheme could see your short poem or phrase about what nature means to you...
View ArticleAnimal cruelty convictions rise in the South West, say RSPCA
THERE has been a rise in the number of people being convicted for animal cruelty in the South West, according to RSPCA figuresSeven out of 13 South West counties saw an increase in convictions, and in...
View ArticlePet owners warned of spring plant poison risk
SPRING has sprung and colourful flowers are blooming everywhere, however over three quarters of Somerset gardens contain plants that are poisonous to pets.According to findings from More Than, 78% of...
View ArticleExperts warn of chocolate poisoning for dogs this Easter
PET owners are being warned of the dangers of chocolate poisoning for dogs this Easter weekend.Whilst Brits will be revelling in the abundance of Easter treats throughout this weekend , Vets Now are...
View ArticleFarmer criticises 'lazy' dog lead law as Wincanton mayor explains...
LETTING your dog off the lead in Wincanton's park will no longer be allowed following a town council decision. The town council voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 29 to adopt a byelaw preventing dog...
View ArticleOwners of unmicrochipped dogs may face fines of £500: the...
From April 6 a compulsory microchipping of dogs law states it will be illegal to own a dog over the age of eight weeks which has not been microchipped. It is now the original breeder's responsibility...
View ArticleDevastated owner of golden retriever George thanks public for...
THE devastated owner of a golden retriever who was found dead near his home in Hardington Mandeville a month after going missing has thanked those who tried to help find him. George, 7, was found by...
View ArticleCrewkerne man banned from keeping pets after neglecting his two...
A CREWKERNE man has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after failing to provide his dogs with enough food and water.Jonathan Payne, 62, from Ashlands Meadow in Crewkerne, was given a...
View ArticleYeovil dog owner thanks public for funding vital operation for...
A YEOVIL dog owner has been blown away by a wave of public generosity that helped her raise £750 for a vital operation for her puppy. Four-month-old Bane was attacked by another dog early in his life,...
View ArticleRSPCA issue hot weather advice for pet owners as temperatures...
With temperatures set to soar this week, advice has been issued to pet owners to ensure their animals are comfortable and happy in the heat. The Met Office has predicted highs of 20C on Saturday and...
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