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17/10/2026

🍁🐾 Autumn Days & Cosy Paws - Have You Read It Yet? 🐾🍁

Our October edition of Dogs & Small Pets Today is packed with gorgeous animals, inspiring rescue stories, Halloween fun and helpful advice for our furry friends.

If you've not had a look yet, grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our latest FREE edition! 🧡

Please give us a little love, leave a comment and share with your fellow pet lovers. Every share helps more people discover our magazine! 🐾

PUMPKINS, PUPPIES & PLENTY OF PET LOVE!

Our October edition of Dogs & Small Pets Today is now LIVE!

This month, we're embracing autumn with seasonal adventures, spooky nights and plenty of love for our pets – with helpful advice, heart-warming rescue stories, gorgeous animals and lots more to discover.

From adorable dogs, cats and kittens, to the latest news from National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), Dogs for Good - UK, D For Dog, Blue Cross UK, The Sniffer Shop and PDSA, plus our Canine Code features, Halloween fun and helpful advice for fireworks season… there's something for every animal lover to enjoy!

Our AUTUMN DAYS & COSY PAWS edition is packed with lovely stories, fascinating features and plenty of reasons to curl up with your favourite companion.

FREE TO READ – why not grab a cuppa and have a browse?

Read Edition 012 now by clicking the link below!

https://issuu.com/thedigitaltimes/docs/dogs_small_pets_today_012?fr=sMWViMTg0MTk5MzM

16/10/2026

🎆 Bonfire Night is just around the corner! 🐾

Now is the time to start preparing our pets for fireworks season 🎇

Fireworks can be frightening for dogs, cats and other small pets, so a little preparation now can make a real difference. ❤️

🏡 Create a cosy, quiet hideaway where your pet can feel safe.
🐕 Check your pet’s microchip details are up to date.
🔊 Start preparing them for firework noises well in advance.
🩺 Speak to your vet if your pet struggles with loud noises.

PDSA has shared five helpful tips to help pet owners prepare, including advice on creating a safe den for their furry friends.

💗 Help us help pets and the people who love them! 🐾

If you enjoy our posts, please give our page a follow and share this post with fellow pet lovers. Every follow and share helps us reach more people with useful advice, heartwarming stories and support for pets and their owners.

Thank you for being part of our growing community! ❤️ 🐶 🐱

10/10/2026

🐾 ❤️ ARE YOU READY TO TAKE A CHANCE? ❤️ 🐾

“I’ve been waiting such a long time for somebody to choose me…”

Meet Chance, a gorgeous 5-year-old boy who's hoping that somewhere out there, his person is reading this right now. 🐶 💛

He's got his name, his own story, and so much love still waiting to be shared. All he needs now is someone willing to take a chance on him and show him what it feels like to be truly home. 🏡 ❤️

✨ Could you be the one he's been waiting for?

This , please help us spread the word and give Chance the best chance of all — a loving forever home.

🐾 PLEASE SHARE — you never know who might be looking to fill a Chance-shaped hole in their heart and home.

📍 To find out more about Chance, visit the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) website and look for their dogs available for rehoming or read his story in the comments.

Let's help this lovely boy find his happy ever after. ❤️🐾

09/10/2026

PUMPKINS, PUPPIES & PLENTY OF PET LOVE!

Our October edition of Dogs & Small Pets Today is now LIVE!

This month, we're embracing autumn with seasonal adventures, spooky nights and plenty of love for our pets – with helpful advice, heart-warming rescue stories, gorgeous animals and lots more to discover.

From adorable dogs, cats and kittens, to the latest news from National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), Dogs for Good - UK, D For Dog, Blue Cross UK, The Sniffer Shop and PDSA, plus our Canine Code features, Halloween fun and helpful advice for fireworks season… there's something for every animal lover to enjoy!

Our AUTUMN DAYS & COSY PAWS edition is packed with lovely stories, fascinating features and plenty of reasons to curl up with your favourite companion.

FREE TO READ – why not grab a cuppa and have a browse?

Read Edition 012 now by clicking the link below!

https://issuu.com/thedigitaltimes/docs/dogs_small_pets_today_012?fr=sMWViMTg0MTk5MzM

03/10/2026

🐾 A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE CAN GO A LONG WAY… 🐾

Have you got spare towels, old bedding, or dog food your pup won’t eat? 🐶❤️ Why not give it a new purpose and help a Romanian rescue dog in need?

🇷🇴 The Happy Bus is heading back to Romania after bringing rescue dogs to the UK, and they need donations to take back with them.

📦 Donations needed by 10th October and can be dropped at the Pumpkin & Friends Charity Shop.

Every towel, blanket and bag of food could make a real difference. 💕🐾

Please share and help us spread the word! 🙏

25/09/2026

🔎 Looking for your next career opportunity?

Maidstone Borough Council are our Employer of the Week in the latest edition of Recruitment Today! ⭐

Discover their current vacancies, along with a range of other opportunities across local government and beyond.

📖 Read the latest edition here:
https://issuu.com/thedigitaltimes/docs/recruitment_today_077?fr=sNjdiODg0MTk5MzM

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21/09/2026

Well, that’s Monday done for another week! 🐾

Time for a little read… and a spot of shopping? 😉

Meet D For Dog – Where Dogs Would Shop! 🐶🛍️

In our latest edition of Dogs & Small Pets Today, we’re discovering the story behind D for Dog, from one special deaf rescue dog called Berkeley to the established online shop and information resource it is today.

And, of course, there are plenty of things your dog might insist you buy! 😂🐾

📖 Discover all about D for Dog from page 46 onwards
👉 https://issuu.com/thedigitaltimes/docs/dogs_small_pets_today_011?fr=sNzJhZTg0MTk5MzM

Go on… have a browse. Your dog will probably thank you! 🐶❤️

18/09/2026

🚨 Could You Lead the Mid Kent Enforcement Team?

Maidstone Borough Council are recruiting for a Mid Kent Enforcement Team Leader to lead a team within its Revenues Collection service.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and organised individual to lead and motivate a small team delivering an important debt recovery service, supporting the collection of unpaid council tax, business rates and parking fines.

The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, experience of managing and motivating staff, and the ability to work effectively to tight timescales.

📍 Maidstone
💷 £32,324 – £35,064 per annum
🕐 37 hours per week
📋 Permanent
🏡 Hybrid working available
📅 Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Experience in debt recovery, council tax, business rates or parking enforcement is desirable, alongside relevant enforcement experience.

👉 Interested in finding out more or applying? Full details of the role and how to apply can be found by visiting: https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary-services/jobs-and-apprenticeships

18/09/2026

📢 NEW ROLE: Could You Be Mid Kent's Next Enforcement Assistant?

Maidstone Borough Council are looking for a Mid Kent Enforcement Assistant to join its Revenues Collection team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing an in-house debt recovery service, dealing with unpaid council tax, business rates and parking fines on behalf of Maidstone and partner organisations.

The role would suit someone with excellent customer service and communication skills who can remain calm, professional and assertive when dealing with challenging situations.

📍 Maidstone
💷 £26,840 – £30,728 per annum
🕐 37 hours per week
📋 Temporary contract – maternity cover
🏡 Hybrid working available
📅 Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

There’s also a range of benefits available, including flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, LGPS, employee assistance and more.

👉 Interested in finding out more or applying? Full details of the role and how to apply can be found by visiting: https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary-services/jobs-and-apprenticeships

18/09/2026

🔍 Looking for your next career opportunity?

Discover a range of exciting job vacancies in our latest edition of Recruitment Today.

⭐ Employer of the Week: North Devon Council
This edition features their current vacancies from page 35 onwards.

📖 View the latest edition here:
https://issuu.com/thedigitaltimes/docs/recruitment_today_076?fr=sMTU1ODg0MTk5MzM

📢 Recruiting and want to reach a wider audience?

Our cost-effective recruitment advertising packages help employers connect with quality candidates across their region.

Get in touch today to find out how we can help promote your vacancies in our next edition.

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