Pet Owners

A third of UK drivers risking fines by failing to restrain pet passengers

New research has shown that a third of UK drivers are risking a fine of up to £2,500 by not…

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Handling rabbits could affect their welfare according to new research

New research from the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science shows the way rabbits are handled is likely to have…

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Scotland councillor eyes dog ban in parks

Isobel Davidson, a Liberal Democrat councillor wants dogs to be band from areas frequented by children amidst fears that their…

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Animal sanctuary warns of cats being sold as ‘bait’ for dog fights

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary has warned that cats are being sold or given away for use as bait at illegal dog…

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Pet death prompts United Airlines ban on some animal cargo

United Airlines is to ban many breeds of dog and other pets from its cargo hold following the death of…

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Animal welfare charities strike back against Gove over electric collars

Animal welfare charities including the RSPCA and The Kennel Club have penned an open letter saying the decision to reverse…

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Sainsbury’s recalls pet food after ‘higher than specified levels of vitamin D’ found

Sainsbury’s has recalled several of its pet food products after “higher than specified levels of vitamin D”, which should not…

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Barking Mad closes Glossop branch after Crufts-qualifying dog killed

Dog boarding company Barking Mad has announced it has stopped trading in Glossop following an incident where a dog was…

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‘Nazi dog’ prankster asks public for £100,000 to appeal guilty verdict

Mark Meechan, the man behind the now infamous ‘Nazi dog’ YouTube video has turned to the public in order to…

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Crufts-qualifying dog dies in the care of dog boarding company

A Crufts-qualifying dog has died in the care of a host family working for Barking Mad, a company that arranges…

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