Current Affairs

Aug- 2015 -

27 August

Rabbit Rights Scotland petition could get second hearing

Campaigners from Rabbit Rights Scotland are hoping a petition for greater legal protection for pet rabbits will get a second hearing. The Petition hopes to introduce a licensing regime for sellers of young rabbits similar to that for young cats and dogs. They also want to create a minimum standard…

26 August

Labradors are Britain’s favourite

As the nation gets ready to celebrate National Dog Day 2015 today, a survey of 2,000 dog lovers has found the Labrador Retriever tops the poll as the nation’s favourite dog, with the cute canine receiving almost double the votes of second place, German Shepherds. The UK’s top favourite breeds:…

17 August

Study reveals that aquariums have health benefits for owners

It has been discovered that fish tanks help to lower blood pressure and heart rate according to a study produced by the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth University and the University of Exeter assessed people’s physical and mental responses to tanks containing various levels of fish. The study showed that: “Watching…

13 August

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home reported an increase in ‘strays’ since the summer started

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has seen a 204 percent increase in the number of intake calls during the first week of the school summer holidays compared to a normal week in May this year. According to Battersea dog and cat home their intake line received 328 calls…

Jul- 2015 -

30 July

UK GDP growth has increased in the second quarter

The UK recovery is well under-way with gross domestic product (GDP) per head increasing after seven years according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Growth measured at 0.7 percent in the second quarter of 2015, meaning a recovery from 0.4 percent from the first three months of the year.…

15 July

British Citizen Award for Borneo campaigner

A UK based animal welfare campaigner has won the British Citizen Award for her work helping stray dogs in Borneo. Nicky Stevens, Founder and Chief Executive of International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA), a charity based in Buckinghamshire, has been honoured with a British Citizen Award. Nicky…

6 July

Grazia article sparks criticism from pet lovers

Grazia’s UK magazine has found itself at the centre of controversy after a recent issue discussed breeding pets as a source “extra pocket money”. The article prompted a flurry of criticism on social media from concerned readers. Cats Protection and the RSPCA were among organisations to express their disappointment. Although the…

2 July

Healthy Pets cat and dog insurance shares tips for keeping cool

With soaring temperatures it’s important to keep pets cool and avoid any heat related illness. Healthy Pets Cat and Dog insurance has released a number of tips. ‘Pet owners don’t always recognise the symptoms of heatstroke in their cats and dogs, because while humans can do something about the weather,…

Jun- 2015 -

8 June

New Feliway® TV advertising campaign

Feliway® will appear on televisions around the country in July. Ceva Animal Health is launching a major new national advertising campaign to raise awareness of the veterinary behaviour product’s benefits. The advertisement focuses on the story of Clare and her rescue cat, Mewsli, who was often scared and anxious, so…

2 June

Tax Freedom Day: The average Briton ‘works for 150 days a year’ just to pay their taxes

The average British citizen works for 150 days of the year solely to pay their taxes, according to the Adam Smith Institute, organisers of Tax Freedom Day. The UK’s Tax Freedom Day fell on 31 May this year, one day later than it did in 2014. It is calculated by…