Charities

Apr- 2018 -

1 April

Iconic British unicorns reintroduced into secluded nature reserve on the Isle of Wight

This Sunday [1 April 2018] wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is reintroducing a number of unicorns (Equus monoceros) into a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight, as part of their ongoing conservation efforts to reintroduce endangered species back to the UK. Once a common sight in…

Mar- 2018 -

22 March

Welsh man jailed for killing his dog: Charity urges for action

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today renewed its call for tougher sentences for horrific cases of animal abuse and cruelty, after a Welsh farmer was jailed for 18 weeks for killing his sheepdog. Tredegar man Graham Thomas was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to Welsh Border Collie Prince after…

22 March

Puppy purchased while parents on holiday finds home

A three-month-old puppy, who was bought while the buyer’s parents were on holiday, but later no longer wanted, has found a new home. The Jack Russell pup, named Donnie, had been sold to a young buyer who had purchased the pup while their parents were on holiday. Unfortunately after the…

20 March

Battersea highlights pet dental problems

Animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, has today revealed that its expert veterinary team are performing dental procedures on more than 170 animals every month. The statistics show that during 2017 – in addition to thousands of routine scales and polishes – Battersea’s vets extracted hundreds of teeth from over 800…

13 March

Smoking around pets could kill them, warns vets

A campaign urging smokers to stop lighting up around their pets – because the toxic fumes could kill or harm them – has been launched today by vet charity PDSA. Second-hand smoke has been long been linked to potentially fatal diseases in humans, including lung cancer and heart disease. However,…

12 March

Charity welcomes consultation on electric shock collars

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has welcomed the Westminster Government’s consultation around the use of electric shock collars on dogs and cats. Claire Horton, Battersea’s chief executive, said: “Battersea welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Environment Secretary’s consultation on banning electric shock collars. “Battersea has long…

6 March

Pet company launches Foundation to help dogs

The Company of Animals has launched ‘The Company of Animals Foundation’ – as a charitable organisation that supports dog related causes across the world. The recently formed Foundation aims to support and promote training and behaviour, welfare, safety and health in all dogs. The Foundation board consists of staff drawn…

6 March

70,000th dog neutered in India thanks to charity team

Mayhew International and HOPE and Animal Trust team reached an incredible milestone of neutering 70,000 dogs in Ranchi, northern India, in nine years on World Spay Day this year. Mayhew International has been funding a systematic animal birth control and vaccination programme with HOPE since 2008 and neutered a further…

2 March

Doggy day care supports young people

Doggy day care centre, Claire’s Comfy Canines Ltd based in Burnham, Slough, has supported The Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) for the last few years through the modern apprenticeship scheme and the work placement programme.apprenticeship scheme and the work placement programme. This year they are increasing their support and have…

Feb- 2018 -

28 February

British dog breeds at risk of disappearing

British breeds of dogs are at risk of ‘disappearing’ as newer and ‘more fashionable’ foreign breeds increase in desirability. According to dog charity’s Kennel Club ‘At Watch’ list, historic British breeds have fallen to ‘dangerously low’ levels of popularity. However, due to the popularity of Netflix television series, The Crown,…