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Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner appeals for dog-loving volunteers

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner appeals for dog-loving volunteers

Cheshire Police’s Crime Commissioner is on the lookout for dog-loving volunteers to help ensure police pooches are being treated correctly.

Volunteers will make unannounced visits to kennels to observe, comment and report on conditions Cheshire Constabulary’s dogs are housed.

February 14, 2020
Boxing Day walkers brave the rain in Wistaston!

Boxing Day walkers brave the rain in Wistaston!

By Jonathan White
Eleven local walkers and nine dogs braved the rain to take part in the annual Wistaston Community Council Boxing Day stroll.

The group started at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

December 31, 2019
FEATURE: Preparing your pet for holiday travel checklist

FEATURE: Preparing your pet for holiday travel checklist

It might be Christmas, but it won’t be long before we all start thinking about escaping to the sun!

Holidays can be an exciting but stressful time for humans and pets alike.

December 17, 2019
Readers’ Letters: “Why don’t horse owners clean up their mess?”

Readers’ Letters: “Why don’t horse owners clean up their mess?”

Cheshire East Council has spent a great deal of money publicising the fact that for owners not to clean up after your dog has emptied its bowels is illegal.

July 2, 2019
Rise in number of dogs in hot cars in Cheshire reported to RSPCA

Rise in number of dogs in hot cars in Cheshire reported to RSPCA

Reports of dogs being left in hot cars has hit a three-year high despite a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers.

And Cheshire is among those counties which have seen a rise in reports in the past year.

May 6, 2019
Eight animal cruelty complaints every day in Cheshire, shock RSPCA figures show

Eight animal cruelty complaints every day in Cheshire, shock RSPCA figures show

Eight new animal cruelty complaints in Cheshire are being received every day by the RSPCA, new figures show.

The RSPCA investigated 2,787 complaints about animal cruelty in Cheshire last year – with eight new animal welfare concerns being looked into by local inspectors every day.

April 24, 2018
Wistaston dog walkers enjoy traditional Boxing Day stroll

Wistaston dog walkers enjoy traditional Boxing Day stroll

By Jonathan White
More than 40 Wistaston walkers and their dogs enjoyed a gentle stroll on Boxing Day 2017.

The annual event was organised by Helen Gould, a member of the Wistaston Community Council.

December 27, 2017
Dog owners invited to mass dog walk along Shropshire Union Canal

Dog owners invited to mass dog walk along Shropshire Union Canal

Dogs and owners across South Cheshire are invited to join a mass morning dog walk from Audlem Mill.

The walk will take place along the Shropshire Union Canal this Saturday June 3, starting at 10am.

May 24, 2017
Wrenbury Family Fun Day set for August 15

Wrenbury Family Fun Day set for August 15

Wrenbury near Nantwich will be holding a Family Fun Day on August 15.

The event, to be held at Wrenbury Recreation Club, will run from 1pm onwards.

July 30, 2015
Aqueduct Marina raises £1,600 for dogs for deaf people

Aqueduct Marina raises £1,600 for dogs for deaf people

More than £1,600 has been raised by a Nantwich marina in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

The bumper donation was raised by staff and customers at Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull.

October 30, 2014
Dog attack gang jailed for “appalling cruelty” in Nantwich, say RSPCA

Dog attack gang jailed for “appalling cruelty” in Nantwich, say RSPCA

Four men have been jailed after filming their dogs during a horrific attack on a badger sett and a fox near Nantwich. One RSPCA inspector said the attacks, which took place in Hankelow, were the “most appalling act of cruelty and barbaric fighting” he had ever seen.

June 18, 2014
Nantwich’s popular swan family expands with newly-born cygnets

Nantwich’s popular swan family expands with newly-born cygnets

Nantwich’s favourite family has just expanded – after these beautiful cygnets arrived overnight! The mating swans on the River Weaver have been a popular attraction in the town over recent months.

May 14, 2014
Nantwich students help homeless dogs with Christmas fundraiser

Nantwich students help homeless dogs with Christmas fundraiser

Homeless dogs will enjoy some Christmas cheer thanks to animal management students in Nantwich. Reaseheath College students were so touched by the plight of unwanted dogs and puppies rescued by Animal Lifeline, they organised a Christmas collection.

December 21, 2012