Dogs

New store policy means four-legged friends are welcome in Wilko

Both of Bedford's Wilko stores have confirmed that they are now welcoming four-legged family members - canine and feline - after the retailer changed...

Calls for Bedfordshire Police to release Indy, the dog with “most placid, gentle soul”

The owners of a rescue dog seized by Bedfordshire Police have said they are beyond heartbroken that the much-loved pet has been taken from them. Indy, a Romanian rescue dog was...

The Kennel Club says Bedford has the prettiest and most handsome dogs

Two Bedford dogs have been named the prettiest and most handsome dogs in the region by Scruffs, the annual crossbreed competition run by The Kennel Club. Frank, a four-year-old crossbreed...

Willis the Dog wins hearts on Bedford Hospital children’s ward

All the staff on Riverbank Ward at Bedford Hospital look forward to Wednesday mornings as this is the day Willis comes to visit. Willis, a trained 'Pets as Therapy' dog brings happiness...

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