Government & Legislation

‘Good dog’ to be put down following court ruling

A dog deemed ‘dangerous’ by Worcester Magistrates Court has been ordered to be put down after it escaped through a…

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Pets’n’Vets Family backs bill to stop irresponsible dog breeding

The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed the launch of…

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Tech startup ‘staunch’ supporter of Lucy’s Law to go to war with puppy farmers

A new tech startup has been awarded £200,000 from Jenson SEIS and EIS Fund 2017/18 in early stage investment in…

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Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy

According to new research three quarters of recruiters see ‘no value’ in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the…

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RCVS disciplinary committee tells college to remove ‘dishonest’ vet

The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has told the registrar to remove a Suffolk-based veterinary…

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Dog theft sees sharp rise

The number of dogs stolen across Britain has risen by 6.8 percent in just 12 months, according to new research.…

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Human error could cost businesses £17.5m as GDPR looms

With the arrival of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) businesses who mishandle personal data will leave themselves open to a…

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Village residents’ cat ‘eradication’ petition rejected by parliament

Residents of the village of Sawtry started a petition to “criminalise cat ownership in Sawtry” led by a local ailurophobe.…

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Petition to reclassify pet theft reaches 75,000

An e-petition to reclassify the theft of a pet as a crime in its own right has now reached over…

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Scotland ‘leading the pack’ on animal welfare, says BVA

British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick praised Scotland for implementing policies that prioritise keeping animals happy, healthy and safe…

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