Merseyside Santa Watch Web Cam 2011

OUR Merseyside Santa Cam will be LIVE once again for Christmas Eve 2011, and set ready to catch a shot of Father Christmas. You can see it by clicking on here. 

BE WARNED, though all children, if you see him on the camera you must go to bed quickly!  Also check out the emailsanta.com  for many more camera sites!   We will have other lists for you on the big day as well, to keep young eyes entertained.

Dogs Trust Merseyside takes in mum and single pup found wandering the streets

THE Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest rehoming charity, is looking for a home for stray dog Amber who was found wandering the streets of Sheffield with her pup, Alistair, just days old, in her mouth. The duo was rescued from the local pound by volunteers who then brought them to Dogs Trust Merseyside for rehoming when they went unclaimed.

Georgina Lowery, Dogs Trust Merseyside Rehoming Centre Manager, says:- "We have no idea what happened to the rest of the pups but we are determined that Alistair and his mum will have the best second chance possible. As is often the case, pups get booked very quickly and Alistair is no exception. Although he has now found a home, we are desperate to find Amber a loving family too. She was very scared when she came to us and protective of her baby, as you would expect, but has settled well and built up trust with staff at the centre. She loves cuddles and will greet everyone with a big hug and kiss!"

Amber is a 3 year old crossbreed. She is a lovely natured dog who would suit a family with older children. Alistair has been booked and will be going to his new home shortly.

If you can offer a home to Amber, please call Dogs Trust Merseyside on:- 0151 480 0660 or visit the rehoming centre at:- Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP.

In line with the Dogs Trust slogan ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’, Dogs Trust Merseyside will be closed for re-homing from Monday, 19 December 2011 to Monday 2 January 2012. However, members of the public are welcome to visit the centre during this time and can reserve dogs.

Labour Joins Front-Line Workers calling on government to target irresponsible dog owners

THE Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary of State Mary Creagh and Shadow Minister Huw Irranca-Davies joined front-line
workers today to demand urgent action to reform legislation on dangerous dogs and target irresponsible owners. Postal workers and vets, dog wardens and tradesmen, dog charities and others gathered outside Parliament calling on the government to bring forward long-overdue reforms. Labour Shadow Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said:- "Irresponsible dog owners and their dogs cause thousands of injuries every year, and occasional fatalities. Despite there being cross-party agreement before the General Election that the current dangerous dogs powers needed toughening up, and a review 16 months ago, and agreement across front-line organisations, so far the Government have done nothing. Nearly 100 people are being treated in hospital each week for dog attacks since Labour’s consultation closed last year. Everyone affected by this, victims’ families, dog charities and frontline workers like posties and midwives, want to see action now. Labour has set out key areas for urgent action, including the extension of dangerous dogs laws to cover private property and the introduction of Dog Control Notices."