Dogs Trust

Had a great natter with Gayle this morning about Easter hazards (what else would you expect putting two Northern women on a call together?!) and the risks to our dogs this bank holiday weekend 🍫 🍇 (plus some bonus cat advice since Gayle is a cat lover too - we don't discriminate at Dogs Trust!) You can listen again here at 1:19, and please spread the word 💛 https://lnkd.in/eB5F_Fs6

Chloe’s world turned completely dark. Please don’t give up on her. This elderly Bichon Frise came to us after her loving owner could no longer care for her due to illness. She’d already lost so much but to make matters worse, Chloe is almost completely blind. She has diabetes which requires daily insulin injections. It doesn’t bare thinking about what could happen to her if she had no one to rely on. Now she is just waiting for the right person to come along so she can give them all the love she has in her sweet heart. When you don’t give up on dogs like Chloe, they can get all the extra love they’ve been missing. Donate today👉 https://bit.ly/46EhYAl [Image description: A white small dog stands and looks up with a longing expression.]

March at Dogs Trust, in photos! 🐶 1. Bloom at Dogs Trust Glasgow posing for a photo before she was swept off her paws by her adopters. 2. Moana at Dogs Trust Leeds or Mufasa from Lion King? 🦁 3. Harry and one of his besties at Dogs Trust Glasgow. 4. Gorgeous pups Lucy and Maddie getting used to their big, beautiful ears at Dogs Trust Ballymena. 5. Lenny at Dogs Trust Dundee on adoption day! 6. Chilly walks with Laurel in Dogs Trust West Calder. 7. Sonny at Dogs Trust Darlington enjoying hydrotherapy sessions, powered by squeezy cheese of course! 8. Lazy days in foster with Max at Dogs Trust Newbury. 9. Ice-cream break on walkies with Lexi at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe. [Image description: This selection of photos includes pictures of puppies, a large very fluffy dog, a dog with a smiling member of staff, a dog swimming indoors, a dog licking from an ice-cream tub, and a dog snuggled up under a blanket.]

We're looking for a Performance Analyst (Marketing Strategy and Planning) to join the Dogs Trust team 💛🐶 You will analyse data across digital, brand, social, PR, and internal communication channels, turning complex information into meaningful dashboards, reports, and recommendations. This role ensures consistent measurement, supports planning, and drives evidence-based decision making to drive our organisational objectives. Apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Q6E8Wi [Image description: A tri coloured beagle crossbreed stands with a happy expression in the bluebells. Text reads: "We're hiring!"]

Let sleeping dogs lie... It’s Sleep Awareness Month so we’re shining a light on the need for good quality sleep for dogs. Did you know that just like us, our four-legged friends need restful, uninterrupted sleep to stay healthy and happy? 🐶💤 Here are some more sleep facts about our canine companions: • Dogs sleep better when they’re sleeping in a secure environment • Sleep is essential for dogs to manage their emotions. • Rested dogs learn better, if they have insufficient sleep they can struggle to learn new things. • Paw twitching, small movements and gentle vocalisations can be signs your dog is in REM sleep (if movements look excessive or unusual, it’s best to check with your vet). • Dogs are polyphasic sleepers, unlike humans who typically sleep in one long stretch, dogs naturally nap throughout the day in shorter cycles. • Sleeping positions help with temperature regulations – sometimes they curl up to conserve heat, or stretch out on cool surfaces to help cool them down. • If your dog is dreaming, let them snooze - even if it seems like they’re having a ‘bad dream’, it’s best to leave them undisturbed, and to naturally wake up. We know that good sleep sets dogs up for success, from behaviour and training to confidence and emotional well-being. Thanks to our partnership with Slumberdown, part of John Cotton Group Ltd., we receive a donation from the sales of their Paws for Slumber pet bed range. We’re helping more dogs get a good night’s sleep either in our rehoming centres or in their forever homes. Find out more about our partnership at: https://bit.ly/47aUXoS

Every dog shows behaviours that can feel confusing or difficult at times. Reaching out for help is completely normal and our expert-led support services are here for you 💛 Whatever you’re dealing with, we can guide you to the right help for your dog, with personalised options that fit your situation. More info: https://bit.ly/47UBCZo Our Behaviour Support Line is often the first step to finding the right support and we might then refer you and your dog to further services. Financial assistance may be available for you, find out more on our website. [Image description: These six slides all include a photo of a different dog on each, with text overlaid. The text details the four different offerings we have for behaviour support. The link in the post takes you to our website with all the information and pricing.]

This young pup was found alone and cold wandering the streets 😢 She was collected by the dog warden and when no one came to claim her, Dogs Trust Cumbria found her a foster home 🥰 This special little girl is called Dumpling 💛 Despite her difficult start in life, she has so much love to give. Her foster carers are giving her plenty of TLC so she is ready for her next adventure. If you could offer a home to a dog like Dumpling, please apply on our website: https://bit.ly/4iaQJC3 [Image 1: A young brown short-haired puppy with large ears is resting on a sofa. Image 2: The same puppy is now standing outside in a field wearing a collar, harness and lead in front of a yellow blanket.]

Last year, more than 320,000 of you told us about your wonderful dogs in our fourth annual National Dog Survey – thank you! 🐶 This year, we found out: • Where people get their dogs from and how this has changed • How much time and commitment it takes to care for a dog • What the most common dog behaviour issues are • How high expectations are for dogs in our modern society • Just how much dogs mean to people The insights from this survey help us to determine where support, education and intervention are needed most, so that dogs can remain safe and happy with the people who love them 🥰 Read our State of the Nation report: https://bit.ly/4bxnmqo The 2025 survey was generously sponsored by our friends at People's Postcode Lottery. Players of Postcode Lottery have supported Dogs Trust since 2013, allowing us to find forever homes for over 100,000 dogs.

£10,000 could be yours by entering the Spring Raffle today!💛 Each ticket costs just £1 and helps dogs like Max towards finding their forever home. All entries made by 3rd April 2026 will fetch an extra chance to win £50 in our Fast Reply Draw!🐾 Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/47clCSg 18+, GB only. Full T&C's apply. [Image Description: A golden lab standing in a field looking at the camera with the words "Play our Spring Raffle to win £10,000" over the top.]