Trade Organisations
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Nov- 2012 -28 November
Welsh dog control Bill leading the way, according to BVA
Addressing a dog’s actions before they become a problem is the right way forward in Wales, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA). A bill called the Control of Dogs (Wales) Bill has been drafted and is now out for consultation, which aims to address dog control problems through three…
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27 November
Three quarters of hearing dogs owners turned away from service providers
Figures released by the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People have revealed a shocking amount of discrimination against deaf people who use hearing dogs. The report, released before the recent National Stress Awareness Day, showed that 78 per cent of owners had at least on one occasion been turned away from…
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26 November
BVA calls for financial support for Northern Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for financial support from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Animal Health and Welfare NI at its annual Northern Ireland dinner. The dinner was hosted by Oliver McMullan and attended by parliamentarians, key representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and…
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23 November
PETA urge rethink of buying pets for Christmas gifts
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged people thinking of purchasing pets as presents this Christmas to make sure they have fully considered the commitment. The Dogs Trust’s stray dog survey 2012 revealed that a shocking 119,000 stray and abandoned dogs were picked up by local councils…
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21 November
PCTA appoint new chief executive
The Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) has appointed a new chief executive who will take the reins of the PCTA and the Pet Care Trust. Nigel Baker will officially take up his post on 3 December and comes to the organisation with 30 years’ experience in the pet trade, bringing…
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20 November
NOAH launches pet disease prevention campaign
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) is embarking on an “I heart my pet” campaign to encourage pet owners to seek expert advice on preventing disease. NOAH research during 2007 and 2011 examined attitudes towards preventative healthcare in pet owners, which compared those who routinely prevented disease (preventers) with…
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15 November
Website launched to help vets setting up in practice
Vets4Pets has launched its new website, aiming to inform veterinary professionals about joint venture partnerships. The new website, started by the national network of veterinary practices, wants to explain the opportunities of joint venture partnerships and how the prospect of running a practice can be a reality and details the…
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13 November
New yellow ribbon SpaceDogs awareness campaign launched
A Manchester-based appeal has been launched to spread awareness and education of rescue and normal dogs’ special needs and requirements. SpaceDogs, an appeal started by Judi Rudd, is going to be signified by a yellow ribbon, designed to be worn by dogs and/or the owner, which will be available for…
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12 November
APPCC issues warning to horse owners in wake of court case ruling
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) has issued a stark warning to horse owners after a fraudulent pet cremation provider was given an eight month suspended sentence and a £53,000 fine for duping horse owners. Philip ‘John’ Cooper, 70, of West Lydbrook, Somerset, who previously traded under…
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9 November
PDSA calls on owners to stop bad diets and pet neglect in recent study
The PDSA has released figures of a recent survey, showing millions of pets are more overweight and misunderstood than ever due to fundamental gaps in pet owners’ animal welfare knowledge. 18.5 million dogs, cats and rabbits are being fed deathly diets and 11.2 million pets are at risk of life-threatening…
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