Government & Legislation
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May- 2018 -24 May
Dog theft sees sharp rise
The number of dogs stolen across Britain has risen by 6.8 percent in just 12 months, according to new research.…
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21 May
Human error could cost businesses £17.5m as GDPR looms
With the arrival of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) businesses who mishandle personal data will leave themselves open to a…
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18 May
Village residents’ cat ‘eradication’ petition rejected by parliament
Residents of the village of Sawtry started a petition to “criminalise cat ownership in Sawtry” led by a local ailurophobe.…
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17 May
Petition to reclassify pet theft reaches 75,000
An e-petition to reclassify the theft of a pet as a crime in its own right has now reached over…
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16 May
Scotland ‘leading the pack’ on animal welfare, says BVA
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick praised Scotland for implementing policies that prioritise keeping animals happy, healthy and safe…
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14 May
Charity calls on sector to help make it law to rehome lab-tested Beagles
UK charity Run Free Alliance has called on pet and vet professionals to sign a petition making it law to…
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11 May
Blue Cross ‘pleased’ with Efra inquiry into Dangerous Dogs Act
Blue Cross has said it was ‘pleased’ to see that the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Efra) was launching…
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11 May
MPs launch inquiry into Dangerous Dogs Act
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee has launched an inquiry into the legislation on dangerous dogs. There will be…
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9 May
A third of UK drivers risking fines by failing to restrain pet passengers
New research has shown that a third of UK drivers are risking a fine of up to £2,500 by not…
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