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PDSA suspends involvement in Kennel Club events
‘We welcome and support recent progress but evidence of real change is needed’ says charity
The UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is suspending its involvement in Kennel Club dog shows and events, including Crufts. The charity, which provides free veterinary care for the pets of people in need, has participated [...]

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A grey female lurcher’s body has been found in some woodland in Rhondda, Wales.
The dog is believed to have been shot at close range and initial reports suggest the dog was lead to its place of execution as a string was attached to its collar.
Initial vet reports have suggested the dog was shot at close [...]

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Coalition For Improved Dog Ownership Standards (C-fidos) is Launched:

Over the past few years some concerning trends involving dogs have emerged. These trends have a negative impact on dogs and cast responsible dog owners in a negative light. Trends such as:

Rising animal cruelty cases
Rising numbers of reported dog attacks
Rising numbers of anti social behaviour involving dog [...]

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Following discussion at its Ethics and Welfare Group the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an independent review of the breeding of dogs as well as the permanent identification of all registered pedigree dogs.
The BVA, which is has previously offered support to the Kennel Club in the wake of the Pedigree Dogs Exposed row, [...]

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Don’t be fooled folks, this isn’t just an isolated case from the other side of the world. This sort of thing happens regularly in the UK too. Ask anyone who works in animal rescue, ask dog wardens - sadly there are some people who do not deserve the privilege of canine companionship:
In Spokane Valley, one [...]

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