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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-falls-off-cliff-coastguard-called-to-three-incidents-in-24-hours <![CDATA[Dog falls off cliff - Coastguard called to three incidents in 24 hours]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-falls-off-cliff-coastguard-called-to-three-incidents-in-24-hours Monty the Dog was rescued on Saturday, the last of three calls in 24-hours that Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called to. For 24 hours over... ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:14:37 +0000 5363 2025-08-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8f/61/15/dog-falls-off-cliff-coastguard-called-to-three-incidents-in-24-hours-92-1754932498.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-walkers-reminded-to-take-the-lead-and-keep-canines-under-control <![CDATA[Dog walkers reminded to Take The Lead and keep canines under control]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-walkers-reminded-to-take-the-lead-and-keep-canines-under-control Dog walkers are being urged to keep their canines under control, especially during lambing season. Devon and Cornwall Police wants to remind local communities that livestock worrying... ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:14:08 +0000 5182 2025-03-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/5c/d2/dog-walkers-reminded-to-take-the-lead-and-keep-canines-under-control-69-1743016622.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/warning-for-owners-and-drivers-as-three-dogs-killed-on-slapton-line-in-a-month <![CDATA[Warning for owners and drivers as three dogs killed on Slapton line in a month]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/warning-for-owners-and-drivers-as-three-dogs-killed-on-slapton-line-in-a-month Local woman raises the alarm about dogs on Slapton Line as three dogs have been hit and killed in the last month. Jessie Watson, Queen's Arms... ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:36:57 +0000 4744 2024-07-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/db/48/46/warning-for-owners-and-drivers-as-three-dogs-killed-on-slapton-line-in-a-month-45-1722371825.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-put-out-warning-for-dogs-around-sheep-during-lambing-season <![CDATA[Police put out warning for dogs around sheep during lambing season ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-put-out-warning-for-dogs-around-sheep-during-lambing-season Police have put out their annual warning to keep dogs on leads during lambing season. Totnes Police posted on social media to share a "polite yet... ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:21:39 +0000 4400 2024-02-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fb/86/4f/police-put-out-warning-for-dogs-around-sheep-during-lambing-season-6-1709152245.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-town-in-list-of-top-ten-dog-loving-towns-in-devon <![CDATA[South Hams town in list of top ten dog loving towns in Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-town-in-list-of-top-ten-dog-loving-towns-in-devon Totnes has been named the seventh biggest dog-loving town, with the average household owning 1.36 dogs. Totnes has been named as the seventh most “dog-loving” town... ]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:34:13 +0000 4113 2023-11-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/49/28/c0/south-hams-town-in-list-of-top-ten-dog-loving-towns-in-devon-88-1698958466.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-your-views-on-dog-control <![CDATA[SHDC asking for your views on dog control ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-your-views-on-dog-control South Hams District Council want your views in a public consultation about Public Space Protection Orders for dog control in the district. A Public Space Protection Order... ]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:58:45 +0000 4063 2023-10-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c8/40/26/shdc-asking-for-your-views-on-dog-control-51-1697108341.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-an-increase-in-dog-related-incidents <![CDATA[Police warn of an increase in dog-related incidents ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-an-increase-in-dog-related-incidents Kingsbridge Police have warned that they have been called to an "increase in dog-related incidents including attacks and bites". The police posted on Facebook to say... ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:56:21 +0000 3755 2023-06-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1e/cd/7c/police-warn-of-an-increase-in-dog-related-incidents-60-1686603396.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bolberry-farm-cottages-has-won-dog-friendly-business-of-the-year-in-the-south-west-england-tourism-excellence-awards <![CDATA[Bolberry Farm Cottages has won ‘Dog Friendly Business of the Year’ in the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bolberry-farm-cottages-has-won-dog-friendly-business-of-the-year-in-the-south-west-england-tourism-excellence-awards Sean and Hazel Hassall of Bolberry Farm Cottages, feel like dogs with two tails after winning ‘Dog Friendly Business of the Year’ in the South West England Tourism Excellence... ]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:39:32 +0000 3617 2023-04-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/81/73/78/bolberry-farm-cottages-has-won-dog-friendly-business-of-the-year-in-the-south-west-england-tourism-excellence-awards-2-1680727189.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-after-going-over-the-cliff <![CDATA[Dog rescued after going over the cliff ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-after-going-over-the-cliff A dog has been rescued after going over the cliffs near Ringmore. Bigbury Coastguard Rescue Team were called to a cliff near Ayrmer Cove near Ringmore... ]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:19:22 +0000 3299 2022-11-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4b/c1/47/dog-rescued-after-going-over-the-cliff-58-1669033177.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area <![CDATA[Totnes Police issue after reports of "dog related crimes" in the area ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area Totnes Police have issued advice for responsible dog ownership after recent “dog related crimes”. Totnes Police posted “a quick reminder out about being a responsible dog owner”... ]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:40:40 +0000 2801 2022-04-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/d6/51/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area-16-1649104860.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know <![CDATA[Livestock Worrying - what you need to know]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know Devon and Cornwall Police have released a video to explain livestock worrying, what you need to know and how can it be prevented. During 2021 Devon... ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:28:13 +0000 2738 2022-03-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/83/10/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know-16-1646692112.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/has-alabama-rot-surfaced-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[Has Alabama Rot surfaced in the South Hams?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/has-alabama-rot-surfaced-in-the-south-hams Dog owners of the South Hams have been worried this week by speculation that Alabama Rot may be in the area. Addressing the worries South Moor... ]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:54:08 +0000 2626 2022-01-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/af/a8/06/has-alabama-rot-surfaced-in-the-south-hams-76-1642276577.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/following-dog-rescued-by-the-coastguard-plea-to-keep-pets-on-leads-on-cliffs <![CDATA[Following dog rescued by the coastguard, plea to keep pets on leads on cliffs]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/following-dog-rescued-by-the-coastguard-plea-to-keep-pets-on-leads-on-cliffs A member of staff at the East Soar Outdoor Experience posted on social media to plead with dog owners to keep their pets on a lead as "yet another... ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:49:11 +0000 2293 2021-08-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e8/33/a7/following-dog-rescued-by-the-coastguard-plea-to-keep-pets-on-leads-on-cliffs-70-1628797810.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/digby-the-dog-saves-a-woman-s-life <![CDATA[Digby the dog saves a woman's life ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/digby-the-dog-saves-a-woman-s-life Digby the dog has helped to save a woman who was considering taking her own life. ***TRIGGER WARNING SUICIDE*** Editor's Note: This incident... ]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:14:17 +0000 2168 2021-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/72/6b/c2/digby-the-dog-saves-a-woman-s-life-3-1623791786.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-asking-people-to-check-licenses-if-they-are-thinking-about-buying-a-puppy <![CDATA[SHDC is asking people to check licenses if they are thinking about buying a puppy ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-asking-people-to-check-licenses-if-they-are-thinking-about-buying-a-puppy With the rise in dog ownership since lockdown, the price of puppies has increased dramatically, meaning that sadly, so has the number of people willing to cut corners to... ]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:21:40 +0000 2133 2021-06-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/80/a1/shdc-is-asking-people-to-check-licenses-if-they-are-thinking-about-buying-a-puppy-58-1622755380.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-launches-protect-your-pooch-campaign <![CDATA[Neighbourhood Watch launches Protect Your Pooch campaign]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-launches-protect-your-pooch-campaign In response to the increased fear of pet theft, Neighbourhood Watch has launched their Protect Your Pooch campaign. The Protect Your Pooch campaign encourages people to keep... ]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 22:32:24 +0000 2107 2021-05-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/12/92/52/neighbourhood-watch-launches-protect-your-pooch-campaign-60-1621546364.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-assigns-inspector-to-combat-dog-thefts-in-the-region <![CDATA[Police assigns inspector to combat dog thefts in the region ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-assigns-inspector-to-combat-dog-thefts-in-the-region Devon and Cornwall Police are paving the way in the region by appointing a dedicated dog theft lead. Chief Inspector Rob Curtis has been assigned to help... ]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 21:11:45 +0000 2101 2021-05-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/a7/94/police-assigns-inspector-to-combat-dog-thefts-in-the-region-99-1621368717.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-is-rushed-to-the-vets-after-being-bitten-by-an-adder <![CDATA[Dog is rushed to the vets after being bitten by an adder]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-is-rushed-to-the-vets-after-being-bitten-by-an-adder A cocker spaniel named Henry was rushed to the vets after being bitten by an adder near Little Dartmouth. Henry's owner, Dartmouth resident Robin Springett, said... ]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:31:05 +0000 2033 2021-04-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cf/a7/2d/dog-is-rushed-to-the-vets-after-being-bitten-by-an-adder-96-1618954280.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/could-you-be-a-puppy-walker-for-the-police <![CDATA[Could you be a puppy walker for the police?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/could-you-be-a-puppy-walker-for-the-police Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for a puppy walker to look after one of their new trainee police dogs. Kingsbridge Police posted: "These two bundles... ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:08:10 +0000 2024 2021-04-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0d/24/62/could-you-be-a-puppy-walker-for-the-police-50-1618520904.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-owners-urged-to-keep-pets-on-leads-as-another-sheep-is-attacked <![CDATA[Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads as another sheep is attacked]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-owners-urged-to-keep-pets-on-leads-as-another-sheep-is-attacked Dog owners are reminded that it is lambing season and dogs should be kept on leads around livestock as another ewe is attacked. Martin Pearse took... ]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:34:57 +0000 2019 2021-04-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/88/be/3e/dog-owners-urged-to-keep-pets-on-leads-as-another-sheep-is-attacked-43-1618432782.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-moves-to-correct-information-about-banning-dogs-on-beaches <![CDATA[SHDC moves to correct information about banning dogs on beaches ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-moves-to-correct-information-about-banning-dogs-on-beaches Following a story this week about Dog Orders on some beaches in the South Hams (not published by us!) – South Hams District Council wishes to issue a clarification... ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:02:35 +0000 1958 2021-03-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ef/33/99/shdc-moves-to-correct-information-about-banning-dogs-on-beaches-30-1616194967.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-create-survey-into-dog-thefts-to-gauge-public-feeling <![CDATA[Neighbourhood Watch create survey into dog thefts to gauge public feeling]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-create-survey-into-dog-thefts-to-gauge-public-feeling Devon and Cornwall Police have shared a survey about dog thefts in order to gauge the public's perception and attitude towards this specific crime. Neighbourhood Watch... ]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:23:50 +0000 1940 2021-03-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9b/6b/26/neighbourhood-watch-create-survey-into-dog-thefts-to-gauge-public-feeling-24-1615494974.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-livestock-worrying <![CDATA[Police focus on livestock worrying]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-livestock-worrying Livestock worrying becomes focus for Devon and Cornwall Police during March. Devon and Cornwall Police have produced a calendar to highlight rural issues throughout the year to... ]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:10:32 +0000 1917 2021-03-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/f2/a0/police-focus-on-livestock-worrying-61-1614723046.jpg