Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing for homes for a litter of three sweet-enough-to eat puppies who were born totally deaf.
The adorable 10-week-old Collie puppies, two boys and one girl, have been named after popular chocolate bars Aero, Wispa and Kinder because they arrived at the rehoming centre just before Easter.
The cheeky bundles of fun found themselves at Dogs Trust as...
This Valentine’s Day, as former Dogs Trust Ilfracombe resident, 12-year-old Westie Ben, celebrates his 5th year in a loving home, his devoted owner Tom Harris has hailed the pooch ‘a hero hound’ for helping to turn his life around.
Mr Harris was suffering from anxiety and depression when he decided to adopt Ben whilst visiting the rehoming centre in West Down back in 2011. It was truly...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has been getting crafty to help their homeless hounds feel as at home as possible this festive season, as staff prepare for what is expected to be another busy Christmas.
A local volunteer named Michelle Hindes, who makes bespoke embroidered bandanas for the dogs, has created festive decorations and personalised an array of Christmas stockings for some of the...
As Star Wars returns to the big screen, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are searching the galaxies to help some astronomically amazing dogs find loving homes of their own.
Leading the line-up of ‘Star Paws’ characters hoping to find a home that is out of this world are Lurcher ‘Kobi Wan Kenobi’ who is ready to use his Jedi forces of good to help himself and pal Phoebe find their...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe goes radio gaga for homeless hounds this Fireworks Night
This Fireworks Night, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will be “chewning” into the airwaves to help petrified pooches conquer their fear of fireworks and are urging local dog owners and radio stations to do the same.
Staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe will be going the extra mile to ensure the dogs in their care...
Do you hear what we hear? That’s the sound of Dogs Trust Ilfracombe decking the halls with bow wows of holly in preparation for its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th November.
Taking place at Braunton Parish Hall from 9.30am-12.30pm, the annual event promises to be a great day out for all the family with four-legged friends invited to join in the fun too!
Local fire fighters are launching a public consultation on draft proposals to reduce costs in the light of Government cuts.
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is currently consulting on a range of proposals to help it meet the reduction in government grant over the next two years. As part of its consultation it will be holding six community events across Devon and...
Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe recently welcomed Year 3 students from Ilfracombe Junior School, who delighted residents with a vibrant musical performance. The residents, affectionately referred to as family members, enjoyed the students’ talents and performance.
Many family members at Edenmore are on their own individual Dementia journey; making the visit especially meaningful...
