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Over 50 dog walkers gathered on Ryde beach on Wednesday to protest at the proposals to force dogs on leads and bans in many public areas on the Island
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RSPCA say it's distressing they're still seeing so many reports about puppy farms, and urge the public to consider rescuing instead of buying a puppy.
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Many Islanders have made their way to St Helens to help in the search for Lucy, who they're hoping to find before her owners have to leave the Isle of Wight.
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A Pet Shop licence had been refused after a vet was concerned about the levels of care.
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The Isle of Wight Dog Festival promises to be a day of fun and entertainment for dog lovers across the Island.
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Isle of Wight has largest number of owners fined for unchipped dogs – but fines are lowest (Updated)
A third of the dog owners fined across the UK for not having their dogs chipped (now required by law) are on the Isle of Wight.
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If you’re having a clear out and find any blankets that are no longer needed, consider the dogs at the RSPCA centre
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Do you flush your pet’s faeces down the loo, or bag it and bin it? OnTheWight has discovered the correct thing to do - and why you should be doing it.
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Their two dogs had undergone such long-term neglect that RSPCA inspectors could not make out their facial features. The Toogoods were sentenced this week.
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All residents and animals are now out of danger as firefighters tackle a house blaze.
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There have been 28 official cases connected to the M25 Cat Killer and investigators have been on the Isle of Wight this week collecting another body for post mortem. They warn cat owners to be vigilant and keep their cats in overnight.
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Pets are most likely to be dumped in the summer time with one animal being abandoned every hour on average, RSPCA figures show. Find out how the Isle of Wight fares against other South Western areas.
