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RSPCA set for a surge in abandoned animals
Calls to the RSPCA about abandoned animals spiked by almost 50 per cent from June to August last year. Figures...

Charity worker locks himself in hot car
“This was an eye-opening experience as to what a death trap warm cars can be for dogs." Video is a...

Vets and MEPs discuss extreme breeding
In the Netherlands there are breed-specific regulations, including a fitness test for breeds such as bulldogs. Issues must be tackled...

Charities disappointed by Defra comments on BSL
Lord Gardiner and Mr Casale were criticised for quoting statistics from the Metropolitan Police and extrapolating the findings to the...

Government rejects calls for new pet theft law
Under current law, pets are classified as property and penalties are based on the monetary value of the dog. MPs...

New pug film could prompt ‘pester power’
Disney recently agreed a set of measures with the Brachycephalic Working Group, to minimise the negative impact of the film’s...