American XL Bully update

Plus WAG is here, our new rehoming process and fireworks advice View an [online version of this email]( [Rehoming]( [Sponsor]( [Donate]( [Brand header image link]( Help us keep dogs and owners together Every week, 800 owners make the difficult call to give up their dog. That's four times more than our rehoming centres can handle. We're determined to keep dogs and owners side by side, whatever crisis they are going through. [We've got a range of services that can help.]( Will you help us to keep best friends together? A £5 donation could help us provide dog food to food banks through our Fareshare partnership. [Donate today]( Finding more forever homes We want all dogs to have a loving home, and we know you want that too. That's why we're changing the way we rehome dogs. We've received over 100,000 applications already this year. Some dogs receive hundreds of enquiries, while others struggle to get one. [Rehoming image link]( From 17 November, we’re moving to [an exciting new process](. It’ll help give all dogs an equal chance to find a family. And more dog lovers will be able to welcome a Dogs Trust dog into their home. [Find out more]( American Bully XL update On 31 October, the Government released the details of the upcoming ban on American Bully XL type dogs in England and Wales. We know this is a very worrying and upsetting time for dog owners affected by this legislation. We'll continue to support American Bulldog XL type dog owners with our [programme of practical support and advice](. We've updated our advice based on the latest guidance from the Government, and we'll continue to update this information as we learn more. [Our latest advice]( Don't miss out on the feast-ivities Our friends at [Lily's Kitchen]( have created a delicious new Christmas range for dogs. Every can you buy will help our four-legged friends. Lily's Kitchen are donating 100% of the profits, up to £23,750, of their [Three Bird Feast]( to help us spread festive joy to dogs in need. [Lily's Kitchen image link]( [Find out more]( The waggiest Wag that ever wagged It’s that time you’ve all (hopefully) been waiting for. The world’s biggest Wag has been released and is currently shaking its way through the nation, and beyond. [In this edition]( you’ll find stories on happy rehomes, details about our work in Cambodia, advice on visiting a beach, a delicious dog-friendly banana biscuit recipe, fundraising news, interviews with some of our lovely foster carers and much more! If you haven’t managed to get your paws on a physical copy yet, read the online version now. [Wag image link]( [Read Wag]( Bear with us Thanks to our [Post Adoption Support]( and his dedicated owners, Bear is now living his best life. Our Post Adoption Support service and research projects are generously [supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery](. Thanks to this funding, we’re able to be there for every step of the adoption journey to help our furry friends settle into their new home. [Bear image link]( [Watch Bear's story]( Support your dog during fireworks Bonfire Night can be lots of fun for us, but not so much for our fluffballs. Dogs can develop noise-related fear at any time in their lives. Even if your pup hasn’t struggled in previous years, [read our advice]( to prepare for a crisis during fireworks. Protect them from whizzes, bangs and flashes with plenty of distractions and support. [Fireworks image link]( [Find out what do during fireworks]( Tricks for treats Treat your pup to a spooky homemade snack this autumn with our delicious [pumpkin spice pup cups recipe](. This quick and easy recipe is great as a training reward, or as a special treat. Low-fat foods sometimes contain sweeteners that are dangerous for dogs. Make sure to avoid Xylitol when buying your ingredients. [Pup cup image link]( [Ready, set, bark]( [Get involved]( [News & events]( [Help & advice]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Unsubscribe from our emails]( | [Read our privacy policy]( Your supporter number is 6687954. Please quote this when contacting us. You are receiving this email because you have provided [Dogs Trust]( with your contact details. You can [unsubscribe]( or you can opt out of communications or change your preferences at any time by calling [020 7837 0006](tel:02078370006) or visit [dogstrust.org.uk/keepintouch](. Please read our [privacy policy]( for more information about how we look after your data. Registered Charity Numbers: 227523 & SC037843 | Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, Islington, EC1V 7RQ, GB [Update Profile](