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 [...]
Jun
Name A Puppy, Change A Life
The human-canine relationship is special. As dog lovers, we all understand the happiness our canine companions bring to our lives. They love us unconditionally and ask for so little in return. Many of us class bringing a dog into our home as one of the best decisions we ever made, and cannot imagine life without [...]
Jun
Hot Dogs and Cool Canines – Dogs For The Disabled
The Northern Centre of the charity Dogs for the Disabled is asking people in the Wakefield and surrounding area to join them in celebrating their second birthday at a special event to be held on Saturday 3rd July. Hot Dogs for Cool Canines will take place at the charity’s Training Centre in the grounds of [...]
Jun
Keep Your Dog Cool As Temperatures Soar
The RSPCA is urging pet owners to make sure their four-legged friends do not frazzle in the heat this summer. With temperatures set to rise this weekend, the charity is reminding dog owners to not leave their pets in cars, conservatories or caravans while they enjoy the sunshine.
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
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
When A Wet Nose Comes In Handy…
Whether personal or work related, everyone deals with stress during deployments. The 85th Combat Stress Clinic’s mission is to help Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deal with this stress and keep their “mental edge.” While the 85th CSC provides standard counseling services, they also have some more nonconventional therapy approaches, namely Sgt. 1st Class Albert.
