Pet Industry News
Jul
Tough New Bill To Replace ‘Failed’ Dangerous Dogs Act
Animal welfare organisations, veterinary professionals and local authorities today joined forces to condemn the much-criticised Dangerous Dogs Act, demanding that it must be replaced by a hard-hitting new Dog Control Bill focusing on prevention rather than cure.
Jul
Trial By Tape Measure – The Story Of Lennox
Breed Specific Legislation trundles on and on, seemingly gobbling up more and more innocent canine victims with endless vigour, ferocity and ease. We wonder at a law that came into effect with ridiculously sloppy haste and we wonder where it will all end. We also wonder how many more families will be left devastated, confused [...]
Jul
New Chair For Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Heather Love has been appointed as the new Chairman for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. This four year appointment, to begin with immediate effect, was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home which took place at its London site on Wednesday 30 June.
Jun
Couple Shot Over Rottweiler Feud
Married couple, David and Susan Venn were shot in their car as they parked up outside their house following what was said to be a long-running dispute with a neighbour over one of their dogs.
Jun
Vets Welcome European Parliament Vote For Better Dog Food Labelling
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Parliament vote to improve the labelling of food, including new country of origin labelling and a requirement to label meat from animals slaughtered without stunning (according to certain religious traditions).
Jun
Puppy Cruelty Leads To Life Ban For Nuneaton Man
A man from Nuneaton near Coventry has been convicted of animal cruelty after an investigation by the RSPCA revealed that he had beaten a puppy to death.
Jun
Founding Chairman Appointed To Tackle Dog Breeding Issues
Following the much publicised Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding in January 2010, Professor Sheila Crispin MA, VetMB, BSc, PhD, DVA, DVOphthal, DipECVO, FRCVS has today been appointed founding Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding. The creation of this new non-statutory Council was a key recommendation of all three recent [...]
Jun
Notorious Dog Fighter Convicted After RSPCA Investigation
A man from South Wales has been convicted of animal cruelty offences following an investigation by the RSPCA.
Jun
Animal Airways Launches Cargo Division for Pet Shipping
According to Animal Airways’ latest study, the number of pets shipped internationally will increase by 2%-3% between 2010 and 2012, due to increases in global relocation and in global tourism. Also, new rules and regulations enforced by countries (such as Australia and UK) and by airlines requiring that people transfer their pets as cargo only, [...]
Jun
More Than three UK Guide Dogs Attacked By Other Dogs Every Month
On average, more than three guide dogs are attacked by other dogs every month in the UK, suggests a review of 100 such incidents published in this week’s Veterinary Record.
