Jul
‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan Partners With Lopez Negrete For Spay And Neuter Initiative
Cesar Millan, star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, and his charitable organization, the Millan Foundation, will spread awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pets and its direct impact on canine overpopulation through a series of public service efforts. The campaign was conceptualized by Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. and consists [...]
Jul
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 of Dogs Act 1973 with Wales-specific regulations that are fit for purpose will be based on proposals made by an expert Task and Finish group [...]
Jul
“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 there. Greyhound Action is also claiming that dogs racing at the stadium are sometimes cruelly treated while being put into the traps.
Jul
Family Pet Chihuahua New Victim Of Urban Fox Attack
The recent fox attack of two baby twins sent shock waves through the homes of people up and down the UK. Now a 2 year old Chihuahua called Princess has been the latest victim of the urban fox.
Jul
Not Guilty! A Vigil For All Victims Of BSL
Last July DDAWatch held a very successful Candle Light Vigil for Bruce. This year we are hosting Not Guilty! A Vigil for all Victims of BSL. The vigil will take place on Saturday 24th July from 4pm to 7pm at Richmond Terrace, City of Westminster, London, SW1A
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
Why Is My Dog Vomiting?
The dog vomits with ease, seemingly at will, and often without apparent cause. One thing that almost never causes a dog to vomit is eating too fast. Bolting food is the natural way for a dog.
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
Austrian Dog Licence Discriminates Against Breeds
A new law has been enforced today in Austria that will discriminate against dog owners of certain breeds. Twelve breeds known as aggressive “fight dogs” will be under stricter scrutiny. Breeds include Rottweilers, some Bulldogs, Pitbull Terriers and some Mastiffs. The new law requires Viennese and longterm visitors who own such dogs to carry a [...]
Jul
Help!! I Think I Am Allergic To My Dog
Does the presence of your dog cause you to sneeze unmercifully? Do your eyes fill with tears of misery instead of tears of joy when your canine companion wants to be close? Many of us who love animals find that we can’t even pet them without having severe allergic reactions. Miserable allergies prevent us from [...]
