📢 We have launched our innovative Pet Friendly Housing Pilot with @PeoplesPostcode support. We will work with Edinburgh-based Manor Estates HA to address and remove barriers that prevent tenants from having pets and demonstrate that pet friendly policies are beneficial to all.

Many dogs are negatively affected by fireworks. Although we would have loved a city-wide Firework Control Zone in Edinburgh, we are pleased 4 zones have been approved. We would like this replicated across Scotland, including around our Rehoming Centres. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We're thrilled that the Pet Abduction Act comes into force in England and Northern Ireland today! Jupiter is especially excited and is celebrating by sharing some dog-friendly cupcakes with his friends 🐶

Having your dog stolen is truly heart-breaking, so we've put together some tips on how to keep your pooch as safe as possible ⬇️

🐾 To celebrate #NationalDogDay, we're excited to release the first results from our National Dog Survey—the UK's biggest census of dog lovers and owners! 📊

This year’s survey was our largest yet, with responses from over 370,000 dog owners and over 30,000 dog lovers. Here’s what we found... 👇 #NationalDogSurvey

1️⃣ Dogs are family! 🐕 99% of participants told us their dog is part of the family, and nearly 9 in 10 describe their dog as their best friend. 89% also told us that their dog provides them with emotional support. 💗

2️⃣ The UK’s top ‘breeds’? Supermutts! 🐾 Unknown mixes made up 1 in 10 dogs in our survey, with over 40% of the nation’s dogs being crossbreeds. Labrador Retrievers topped the official breed table, followed by Cocker Spaniels and Border Collies.

3️⃣ The most popular dog names this year? Poppy 🌸 and Teddy 🧸! Poppy has held the top spot since 2021, while Teddy is a new contender in the top three.

4️⃣ Dogs keep us active and connected! 🏃‍♂️ 89% of dog owners say owning a dog makes them more active, and 58% say it reduces social isolation.

5️⃣ Welfare matters. 💛 Survey respondents voted neglect and cruelty as a dog welfare issue of most concern, followed by puppy farming, and responsible dog ownership. Follow Dogs Trust Public Affairs for updates on our campaigning to improve dog welfare.

Happy #InternationalDogDay to every dog and their owner across the UK🐾 To see what we're doing to create a better future for dogs➡️ bit.ly/3RM487t If you want to help us, please sign up to be a Pawlitical Champion ➡️ bit.ly/3zrPdZL

📢It's forecast to be a hot one this weekend in Northern Ireland. Remember to keep your pooches safe. Never leave your dog alone in a hot car, they could die within minutes. For more details: tinyurl.com/cmfa76cf

We are pleased to see the NI Executive recognise the need for high standards of animal welfare, as outlined in today’s Programme for Government. We’re ready to work together to improve the safety and wellbeing of animals, including our beloved dogs. 🐶 tinyurl.com/ympbbdva

Over the years, we have successfully advocated for legislative improvements that have enhanced the lives of dogs across the UK. With MSPs returning from recess last week, we have reaffirmed our recommendations so that together we can build a better future for dogs in Scotland.

The Renters Rights Bill will be introduced to Parliament today! We are looking forward to seeing the details of the Bill and working with MPs to ensure that more people get to experience the joys of pet ownership across all types of rental accommodation.

We were thrilled to welcome Sue Webber MSP 💜💙 to DogsTrust West Calder (Edinburgh). Levi Longlegs was especially delighted! It was great to discuss a number of issues facing dog owners in Scotland, including the need for more pet friendly housing.

We were pleased to welcome DAERA officials to Dogs Trust Ballymena this morning for a tour of our Rehoming Centre. A great opportunity to discuss animal welfare, regulation of breeding and rehoming, and to meet Caesar, a beautiful golden Labrador! 🐶🐾