Government Cuts Must Not Harm Animal Wel

Commenting on the Government’s announcement regarding the fate of its quangos (quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations), Harvey Locke, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: “The BVA

Charity Seeks to Expand Dog Breed Diversity

Dogs for the Disabled has announced their desire to increase the number of dog breeds they work with this week with the appointment of Helen

Defra Call For Voluntary Food Labelling Not Enough, Says BVA

Responding to Defra Minister Jim Paice MP’s call for voluntary country of origin labelling, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for clearer animal welfare labelling across the ...

Britain – A Nation Of Dog Killers?

Animal lovers across the UK will have watched the recent disturbing BBC Panorama programme 'Britain's Unwanted Pets' broadcast on Monday 2nd August. The programme exposed the shocking truth concerning the ...

One Rule For One, One Rule For Another?

The popular saying "One Rule For One, One Rule For Another?" might apply to responsible dog owner Virginia Freeman, as her dog was attacked by a dog owned by police ...

New Bill To Tackle Irresponsible Dog Owners Passes Next Stage

A new Dog Control Bill designed to deal with the other end of the lead, the dog owners themselves, has successfully passed its second stage in the House of Lords ...

MPs Back Compulsory Microchipping Of Dogs

Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association’s contribution to the promotion of microchipping dogs and the campaign for compulsory microchipping through an Early Day Motion (EDM) tabled by ...

New Welfare Standards For Dog Breeding In Wales

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, has announced her intention to introduce new legislation which will significantly enhance animal welfare in Wales. The new legislation, which will replace the Breeding ...

“Cruelty And Killings” At Manchester Dog Track

An international Greyhound protection group has renewed its calls for the closure of the dog track at Manchester's Belle Vue Stadium, after learning of the deaths of two more Greyhounds ...

Partnership At The Heart Of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has released its latest year-end accounts and annual operational review. Entitled Partnership at the heart – working together for Battersea the review charts the ...

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