On 5 July 2021, MPs will discuss an calling for Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) to be replaced by a “new statutory framework”. “We need a system that focuses on the aggressive behaviour of dogs, and the failure of owners to control their dog, rather than the way a dog looks,” the petition reads. “Reconsider a licensing […]
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Pets and hay fever: spot the signs
ngst us humans during the hot and humid months, it can cause an array of discomfort and pain – from sneezing and coughing to runny noses and itchy eyes. Yet, many might not realise that our poor pets can suffer with seasonal allergies too! Dr Scott Miller,TV Personality and Resident Veterinarian for sustainable cat litter brand […]
AT LONG LAST: maximum sentences for animal cruelty increase tenfold
In a landmark victory for animal welfare in the UK, the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill officially comes into force today, 29 June. This Bill increases the maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty tenfold in England and Wales, bringing them in line with the current penalties in Scotland and Northern Ireland. An extremely popular Bill supported […]
Help save Great Dane Care
Great Dane Care is a small a small registered charity that rescues and rehomes Great Danes. We are based in Carmarthen in Wales, and rely solely on donations from our supporters. Like many animal charities we have been hit hard by the pandemic with a lot of our funding raised by dog shows and public events, which […]
Dog survives burns in wildfire-ravaged Canadian village
As a raging wildfire in British Columbia, exactly a month ago, people in the area had little time to evacuate. When seven-year-old Tonnerre bolted in a panic, his heartbroken owner was unable to find him and was forced to evacuate without him. He thought he may never see his dog again – but somehow Tonnerre, whose name […]