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Dangerous dog prosecutions rise in east England

Dangerous dog prosecutions rise in east England

Experts recently called for a change in the way dog bites are viewed and dealt with. BBC reports figures obtained...

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New home for Shar Pei left at train station

New home for Shar Pei left at train station

"It feels like fate that I’ve been able to rehome Kai," says new owner Ian. Kai made headlines after he...

Rabbit welfare survey highlights concerns

Rabbit welfare survey highlights concerns

Over 60 per cent of rabbits were not reported to be calm when their owner was handling them. A quarter...

Adoption charity launch pet fostering guide

Adoption charity launch pet fostering guide

"Many children grow up considering their pet to be their best friend and close confidante." Guide highlights the benefits a...

Battersea crack down on backstreet breeding

Battersea crack down on backstreet breeding

Marjorie arrived at Battersea as a stray in November 2014 showing obvious signs of overbreeding. Charity to tackle irresponsible ownership and...

Miracle cat 'comes back to life' after burial

Miracle cat ‘comes back to life’ after burial

Bart after his surgery. Humane Society says it does not intend to return Bart to his owners A cat who...

New health programme approved for dalmations

New health programme approved for dalmations

The Kennel Club has established an official BAER testing health programme for dalmations. Kennel Club approves new testing programme for...

Welsh Government delays dog microchipping

Welsh Government delays dog microchipping

Compulsory dog microchipping was due to come into force in Wales on March 1, 2015. Compulsory microchipping law due in...

AHT seeks litters of white kittens

AHT seeks litters of white kittens

Animals with a predominantly white coat are more prone to deafness. Charity needs feline participants to help with deafness study...

Treating the dog bite as a pathogen

  It is said that dogs are man's best friend, yet media reports of dog attacks accompanied by images of...