Portsmouth Stray Dog Kennels

16/09/2026

Thank you to our anonymous donor! They bought us some food our dogs like from our Amazon wish list, the dogs would like to say thank you to whoever you are. If anyone else would like to make a donation our amazon wish list is here https://amzn.eu/0dQ7kxHm

14/09/2026

You can even turn them into a doggy treat dispenser! and then recycle them after ☺️ https://woodgreen.org.uk/pet-advice/dog/toilet-roll-feeder/

This is a toilet roll inner, Not rubbish. It has fulfilled its toilet roll inner duties and is now ready for its next chapter.

This Recycle Week, help us rescue more recyclable items from the rubbish. Check before you chuck and recycle what you can. Find out more about what you can recycle here: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/recycling-and-rubbish/recycling/what-can-be-put-in-your-recycling-bin

13/09/2026

National Pet Memorial Day is a day to pause, reflect, and honour the pets who’ve left pawprints on our hearts. Whether you’re remembering a lifelong companion or a short but special friendship, their love stays with us. 💖

🐾 Share a favourite photo 🐾 Light a candle in their honour 🐾 Tell a story that still makes you smile 🐾 Support rescue animals in their memory

Our pets may be gone, but the bond never fades. 🌈🐕

06/09/2026

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, a time to recognise that pets often hide discomfort long before we notice it. Cats mask pain instinctively. Dogs carry on as normal. And many early signs slip under the radar, especially in busy homes 🐱🐶

At Portsmouth Stray Dog Kennels, we often see how untreated pain affects behaviour, appetite, mobility, and stress. Spotting small changes early can make a huge difference to an animal’s comfort and wellbeing. 🏥🐕

🐶 Signs your pet may be in pain
🐾 Changes in behaviour: quiet, clingy, or irritable
🐾 Mobility issues: stiffness, limping, slowing down
🐾 Eating or drinking changes
🐾 Grooming differences

🐶 What owners can do
🐾 Book a vet check
🐾 Monitor small changes
🐾 Use safe pain management, never human medication

Pain isn’t always obvious but it always matters. This month is about paying attention, acting early, and keeping our cats and dogs comfortable and happy.

03/09/2026

🙏Thank you to all our generous donors! If you would like to donate to the dogs here please take a look at our Amazon wish list for inspiration, at the moment we are most in need of a variety of good quality dry food. 🐶 https://amzn.eu/0dQ7kxHm

01/09/2026

National Responsible Dog Ownership Month is here, a perfect reminder that being a great dog owner is about more than love and cuddles. It’s about keeping our dogs safe, healthy, and protected all year round. 🐶

From making sure microchips and ID tags are up to date to staying on top of training, exercise, and vet care, responsible ownership is what keeps dogs out of danger and out of kennels. Summer and early autumn are especially busy months for lost dogs in the Portsmouth/Southsea area, so now’s the perfect time to double check your details and refresh your safety routines. 🐕 ☀️

At Portsmouth Stray Dog Kennels, we see every day how small actions make a huge difference.

🐾 Updated microchips help us reunite dogs with their families faster
🐾 Prioritise training and enrichment
🐾 Support your local kennels and rescues

Let’s make this month a celebration of doing right by our dogs, because they rely on us for everything. 🐶💖

18/07/2026

☀️🐾 Summer = Peak Lost Dog Season 🐾☀️
With doors open, holidays starting, and more outdoor adventures, summer is the busiest time for lost dogs. A quick check of your dog’s ID can make all the difference.
🔖 Update ID tags 🔖 Make sure tags are readable and have your current number.
📡 Confirm microchip details 📡Log in to your microchip registry and double check your contact info.

🏠 Add a backup contact 🏠 Perfect if you’re travelling or away for the day.

14/07/2026

🐶✨ Dog on a Lead Day ✨🐶
The 14th is a reminder that popping your dog on a lead is important at times and is a simple act of care that protects everyone.

Keeping your dog on a lead helps:
💛 Prevent accidents from busy roads to crowded parks, a lead keeps your dog close and out of danger.
💛 Protect wildlife, especially during nesting season.
💛 Avoid lost dogs, summer is a busy time for strays, and a secure lead stops unexpected dashes.
💛 Supports nervous dogs, not every dog wants to say hello, and a lead gives them space.

Whether you’re walking through town, heading to the beach, or exploring your favourite green spot, keeping your dog on a lead shows respect for your dog, your neighbours, and the environment we all share.

12/07/2026

☀️🐶 Keeping Your Dog Cool This Summer 🐶☀️
Summer heat can sneak up fast, and our dogs feel it even more intensely than we do. A few simple habits can make a huge difference in keeping them safe, comfortable, and happy all season long.

🌊 Hydration is everything 🌊 Make sure your dog has access to fresh, cool water at all times. Add ice cubes on hot days for an extra chill.

🌳 Shade over sunshine 🌳 Whether you’re in the garden or out on a walk, stick to shady spots. Pavements can get scorching, if it’s too hot for your hand then it’s too hot for their paws.

🧊 Cool-down tools 🧊 Cooling mats, frozen treats, damp towels, or a gentle splash with the hose can help lower their body temperature safely.

🏃 Walk smart 🏃 Choose early mornings or late evenings when temperatures drop. Midday heat can be dangerous, even on cloudy days. If it's still too hot don't walk them at all.

🚫 Never leave them in a car 🚫 Even for a minute. Even with windows cracked. Cars heat up shockingly fast.

💛 Know the signs of heat stress 💛Heavy panting, drooling, wobbling, bright red gums, or lethargy mean your dog needs help immediately.