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Small brown white Jack Russel terrier stands alert in a park with people in the background. Image K-FK Shutterstock

Could dog licensing return? Bedfordians invited to have their say

Dog owners and non-owners in Bedford are being encouraged to take part in research exploring dog licensing and safer communities. The study, led by the RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and the...
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Some of the 80 dogs rescued from a property in Bedfordshire Image RSPCA

Eighty dogs rescued from Bedfordshire property after owner becomes overwhelmed

The RSPCA has rescued 80 dogs from a Bedfordshire home after breeding spiralled out of control. Officers say the overwhelmed owner cooperated fully, and the animals are now in safe care...
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New three-year PSPO covering irresponsible dog ownership introduced

Bedford Borough Council has approved a renewed three-year Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle irresponsible dog ownership, expanding restrictions to cover dozens...
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Misty the Cockerpoo relaxing on a garden seat in the sun. a Pimms pillow is in the background. Misty is looking at the camera and seems calm and happy. Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

20 June 2025: Hot dogs, Big brother, and Park(ing) life. It's Friday, and Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...
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Busta the dog. Image: Gemma Lloyd

Blind puppy Busta needs our help so he can get back out there and enjoy the walks he loves so much

Busta the eight-month-old puppy from Wixams might be blind but he's never let that stop him from living life to the full. Unfortunately, Busta's knees are another matter and he now needs...
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Ludo the Dandie Dinmont at Crufts Image- Kirsten Webber

Local terrier proves to be top dog and good citizen at Crufts

A Bedford Borough social worker Kirsten Webber and her dog, Ludo, are said to be on cloud ca-nine, after they appeared at the world-famous Crufts dog show....
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Dog owners warned to watch out for deadly algae at Priory Country Park

Dog owners are being warned to keep their furry friends on a lead and out of the water at Priory Country Park as a new 'bloom' of Blue-green Algae has developed on the lake there...
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Cockapoo Freckles. Image: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Bedford dog-lovers needed to help Hearing Dogs get off to a great start

Dog lovers across Bedford are being asked to help the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, by looking after puppies who will go on to become hearing dogs to help more people with...
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Abandoned and rescued dog

RSPCA helped over 300 abandoned animals in Bedfordshire last year

Bedfordshire's RSPCA says they were called to over 300 reports of abandoned animals in Bedfordshire last year. The local branch said there were 311 abandoned animals reported...
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Bedfordshire Police return Indy the dog to her family

Indy the Romanian rescue dog, who was seized by Bedfordshire Police, has been returned home to her family who say they are unable to put into words "the myriad of emotions we...
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