Kim's Dog Walking

09/10/2025

Every year in the UK, it is estimated that 80,000 dogs and 200,000 cats are killed on UK roads.

Many of these tragedies can be prevented through safer driving, awareness, and knowing what to do if a dog is involved in an accident.

Animal Road Accident Awareness Day is a day dedicated to protecting our four-legged friends by:

✨ Raising awareness of the dangers dogs face on our roads.
✨ Encouraging drivers to slow down and stay alert in built-up and rural areas.
✨ Honouring the dogs we’ve lost and celebrating the survivors who got a second chance.

Here are some useful tips to keep your dogs safe:

✔️ Keep dogs on a secure harness and lead near roads – even the best-trained dogs can get spooked.
✔️ Use reflective collars, harnesses, and leads for better visibility at night.
✔️ Always check gates and fences at home to prevent escapes onto busy roads.
✔️ Teach dogs basic recall – it could save their life if they get loose.
✔️ Slow down in residential areas – expect the unexpected.
✔️ If you see a stray dog near a road, don't chase it or call out - you may scare him into running away and onto the road
✔️ If you hit a dog, stop, try to help it by taking it to a vet and report it – it’s the law in the UK, and it could save their life.

Paws2Rescue maintain all dogs newly arrived into adopter's homes must stay in home and garden for 7 days, this helps make sure our dogs are safe in those early days where they may be nervous in their new surroundings.

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Our adoption procedure 😍

We will always do our best to be flexible to an individuals application. Every home is different, and so is every dog, our goal is to find the perfect homes for the animals in our care!

Please try to include as much detail as possible during your application process, as this helps us to understand what kind of environment you can offer, and therefore what dog will be a better match for you

Please be patient with our small and hardworking team. It may not be possible to respond to every application. If you are at all concerned about a submitted application, or why you may not have heard back, please drop us a message and we may be able to expand further, or ask further questions which may aid your application.

General guidelines for applicants;
* Children in the home must be over 5 years of age
* Full time workers are permitted, but this is hugely dependent on the dog and the means an adopter will go to, to make sure their needs are being met
* Gardens and security of gardens may vary depending on the individual dog
* Flats are permitted, but may not be suitable for high working breeds
* We rehome to max 1.5 hours drive from our centre near Gloucester. This MAY be flexible depending on the applicant and the dog, but applicants must be aware they will need to travel 2-3 times at least to our centre during this process
* When applying for one of our dogs, PLEASE ensure you have the time set aside to fully immerse yourself in the process. You will be required to have regular contact time with your potential friend before adoption. Please do not apply if you are about to go on holiday/move house/ or try for a baby

For more FAQS, please see https://aurasdogs.co.uk/faqs/

Lets save some dogs!!

08/10/2025

When we think about our dogs’ behaviour, we often focus on training, exercise, and the home environment. But there’s another factor that plays a surprisingly big role in how dogs feel and act, their diet. Just as in people, nutrition can influence mood, energy levels, and even how well a dog can learn.

Food provides fuel, and the type of fuel matters. Diets that are too high in simple carbohydrates can cause spikes and crashes in blood sugar, leading to periods of hyperactivity followed by lethargy. On the other hand, balanced diets with the right mix of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates promote steady energy levels, making it easier for dogs to stay calm and focused.

Proteins are broken down into amino acids, which are essential building blocks for brain chemicals (neurotransmitters).

A diet lacking in quality protein, or with poor amino acid balance, may make it harder for a dog to regulate mood and behaviour.

Vitamins and minerals are often overlooked, but they play a crucial role in nervous system health. For instance:

B vitamins support energy metabolism in the brain. Deficiencies can lead to irritability or low resilience to stress.

Zinc and magnesium help regulate nerve signalling and stress responses.

Omega-3 fatty acids support brain development in puppies and help maintain cognitive function in older dogs.

A healthy gut microbiome influences mood, stress levels, and behaviour. Dogs with digestive issues such as diarrhoea, food intolerances, or inflammatory bowel disease often also show signs of irritability or anxiety.

We often underestimate how closely linked health and behaviour are. Puppy farms and poor-quality diets can set dogs up for a lifetime of issues both physically and emotionally. If a dog is not nourished properly during critical development windows, they may struggle with learning, resilience, and social behaviour later in life.

Diet is not a cure-all, but it is an essential foundation for good behaviour and wellbeing in dogs.