Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
22, November 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight sees rise in pet abandonments amid Cost of Living CrisisAs living costs rise, pet abandonments skyrocket, leaving the RSPCA stretched thin
13, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight rider Pip Smith clinches prestigious pony championship titleIsle of Wight's Pip Smith and pony Vynnes Magical Edition secure a historic win at the esteemed 2023 Horse of the Year Show championship
13, October 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight equestrian duo clinch victory in Petplan Equine Elementary Freestyle Silver ChampionshipAlison Heywood and Thomas K triumph in Petplan Equine Silver Championship 2023
23, September 2023·3 min readOverbreeding crisis: RSPCA offers advice to rabbit owners on proper care this International Rabbit Day 2023RSPCA highlights urgent rehoming need for rabbits amid overbreeding and cost-of-living concerns
7, August 2023·2 min readCountry Watch team acts against dogs off leads after sheep attacks on the Isle of WightPolice in Hampshire and Isle of Wight warn dog walkers they could potentially face prosecution, after recent sheep attacks
31, July 2023·3 min readA cautionary tale about pet insurance after £7,600 claim for injured cat denied: Isle of Wight resident seeks justice (updated)Isle of Wight's Sue Ellis battles an insurance firm after a £7,600 vet bill for her cat's dog attack injuries denied. Show your support if you can via her Go Fund Me appeal
27, July 2023·3 min readSurge in cat cruelty cases sparks RSPCA’s ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaignRSPCA reports a 25 per cent surge in cat cruelty cases, launching 'Cancel Out Cruelty' campaign
20, July 2023·1 min readMaddie’s Meadow: A safe haven for dogs sparks controversy in NewchurchPlans for a secure dog walking and training facility in an Isle of Wight village face opposition from locals
1, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight Sheepdog Trials offer a unique countryside experience: Join the flockExperience the awe-inspiring canine agility and pastoral tradition at Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials this weekend
3, April 2023·2 min readUnlikely heroes: How an 86-year-old and her senior dog redefine companionshipThis National Pet Month, Angie Langslow and her senior dog Oscar redefine companionship and resilience
20, March 2023·1 min readMP seeks ban on exotic cat breeding with domestic cats for animal welfareIsle of Wight MP and Wildheart Animal Sanctuary campaign to ban breeding of wild serval cats with domestic cats for animal welfare
20, February 2023·1 min readLetter: Take responsibility for your pet: The consequences of leaving dog waste behindWhy do some dog owners leave bags of poop? It's offensive and illegal - take responsibility