Charities

The Yellow Dog Project Helps Public Give Pooches The Space They Need

vetreportFebruary 16, 2015

A not-for-profit pet organisation is campaigning for greater public awareness when it comes to giving canines the space they need. Organised by NarpsUK, Yellow Dog UK aims to promote the use of free yellow ribbons in order to help keep pets, owners and members of the public safe and stress free.

According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association dogs are the third most popular pet in the UK, preceded only by fish kept in tanks and ponds. The statistics were drawn from the organisation’s annual 2014 Pet Population report and confirmed that 24% of households own a pet pooch. Yet despite their popularity owning a dog does have its complexities. Under certain circumstances dogs need to be given space while being walked or socialised.

It can be necessary to give dogs space for a variety of different reasons. Whether it’s experiencing health issues, being rehabilitated, in heat, suffering from old age or is simply a little shy, a dog who feels uncomfortable can quickly become stressed. Keeping dogs on leads is one solution however canine space can also be jeopardised by playful puppies, curious children and friendly passers-by. Yellow Dog UK is helping owners keep their pets in the ‘no go zone’ by promoting the nationwide use of yellow ribbons.

Nikki Parra, Managing Director said, “we know how stressful it can be for a yellow dog and its owner when a social dog or off lead dog approaches. we believe that by making the yellow ribbon an accepted representation throughout the uk that a dog needs space will benefit everyone and make dog walking more enjoyable experience. The yellow ribbon or bandanna can be used for short term periods – i.e. whilst a dog is in training or on heat – or long term – for example if a dog is elderly and does not like young lively dogs around him. we support that it is imperative to socialise dogs for their well being and development but also recognise that there are times and circumstances when a dog needs space and this is a way of letting other dog owners this, we hope that the campaign will encourage dog owners to recall their dogs when they see a dog wearing a yellow ribbon, giving that dog and its owner time to move out of your way and to get him used to people and animals.”

The organisation is underpinned by a trio of three core missions – “We promise that all donations will be raised and used to promote awareness of the campaign,” “We pledge to provide yellow ribbons free to any dog owners whose dogs need space,” and “We will tirelessly continue to promote the campaign until everyone in the UK recognises that this means the dog needs space.”

Yellow Dog UK offers FREE ribbons to any member of the public. Simply send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Yellow Dog UK, PO Box 206, Erith, DA8 9FX.

Already Yellow Dog UK has received over 85,000 Facebook ‘likes’ and counting. To help promote the project even further the organisation is calling on members of the public to make a one off or monthly donation via the website.

To watch a set of informational videos on Yellow Dog UK, go to: http://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/index.php/educating-media/videos

To find out more about Yellow Dog UK, make a donation, order a free yellow ribbon and browse the range of merchandise, visit: http://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YellowDogUk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/YellowDogUK

About

Launched by NarpsUK, Yellow Dog UK is on a mission to promote the use of coloured ribbons as an indicator that a dog needs space. The project is a nationwide initiative that extends to all breeds. Owners are encouraged to use yellow ribbons when dogs are in training, recovering from surgery, being rehabilitated, in heat or experiencing any other form of problem that requires them to be given space. Yellow Dog UK is charity that’s supported by generous donations from pooch loving members of the public.

Contact

Dakota Digital for Yellow Dog UK

Contact: Rebecca Appleton

Email: Rebecca@dakotadigital.co.uk

Tel UK: 01623 428996

Tel US: 917-720-3025