In case you missed it, the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) England & Wales, now welcomes Dogs in all of its 60 Camping & Cabin sites (with the exception of New Forest and YHA Exford).
YHA England and Wales now welcomes Dogs!

In case you missed it, the YHA (Youth Hostels Association) England & Wales, now welcomes Dogs in all of its 60 Camping & Cabin sites (with the exception of New Forest and YHA Exford).
The Inn on the Lake Hotel is one of seven hotels in the Lake District Hotel group, all of which are dog-friendly. Each of these Lake District hotels allow dogs in most bedrooms - the Inn on the Lake has 15 designated dog-friendly rooms. Dogs are also welcome in most public areas of the hotel.
We all know how important our pets are to us, so much so they have become part of our family. Properly looking after their health and caring for them when they get sick or injured is becoming increasingly costly. As with any insurance policy, you need to choose both company and policy with care.
As pet owners develop ever stronger bonds with their four-legged pals, it becomes increasingly difficult to leave them behind, especially going on vacation. A survey found 72% of pet owners who travel without their pets worry about them during the trip.
There are many proven benefits to having a #petfriendly workplace. Pets in the workplace can lower stress and absenteeism, increase morale and productivity, improve relationships with co-workers and help team-building.
Kevin K, one of our members from Dublin, very kindly offered to share his experiences of travelling with his dogs from Ireland to Spain / Portugal.
Kevin is also very happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this.
What happens to your much loved pet in the event that a relationship breaks up? It's definitely something to consider, given the average relationship in the UK today is 2 years, 9 months, while the average dog lifespan is 10-13 years.
Getting a pet is a really big decision, so you definitely need to spend time thinking about what kind of pet will work best for you, your family, your own circumstances - and your Pet! This is important because your pet will be part of your family for many years.
Accompanied by one of her own dogs - labradoodle Berlino - Irish athlete and former Olympian Derval O’Rourke yesterday unveiled the Irish Guide Dogs #GoWalkies Christmas campaign.
The Supervet
The Supervet is a Channel 4 TV Series, now in its third series, about Irish-born Vet Noel Fitzpatrick, a pioneer in neuro-orthopaedics, constructing custom-made bionic limbs for pets.
Domestic dogs display empathic response to distress in humans. A recent study seem to confirm the old adage that Dogs are a Man’s best friend.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, the Channel Tunnel operator, really does push the boat out when it comes to travelling with Pets. This includes trained pet staff, dedicated pet exercise areas, and a Pet Reception at the Calais terminal. In recognition of the company's efforts, Eurotunnel was the 2016 winner (fifth year running) of the Kennel Club's "Most Dog Friendly" award, in the Large Organisation category.