Animal Welfare Act

Stop ‘irresponsible’ use of pets in adverts, vets urge

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have said it’s time to address the “irresponsible depiction” of pets across all forms of…

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PIF boss Nigel Baker gives his opinions on licensing

We live in a strange and unpredictable world. As of January 2017 the Nuclear or Doomsday clock was set at…

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One in four UK owners buy pet without doing any research

Some 5.2 million pet owners in the UK (one in four) purchased a pet without doing any prior research, a…

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Five animal welfare needs

Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 there is a legal duty for all those caring for pets to meet five…

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Pet shop has license refused after ‘failing to improve’

A Barrow pet shop has had its license refused after ‘failing to improve’ its care for animals in the store.…

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4,500 calls received in five years linked to airgun attacks

The RSPCA is calling for mandatory licensing of airguns in England and Wales, as it is revealed the charity received…

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Do people who commit animal cruelty offences deserve harsher punishment?

In the last few weeks the maximum sentence given to those who commit animal cruelty has been changed from six…

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PIF announces new dog walker code

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced details of a new code of practice for professional dog walkers which…

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Unlicensed pet shop owner convicted of selling imported puppies

An unlicensed pet shop owner has been sentenced for failing to ensure the needs of a protected animal. Alexandru-Constantin Ghita,…

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Keep staff and pets in store cool this summer

As temperatures rise to 30° centigrade, the hot weather can take its toll on both staff and pets. Uncomfortable heat…

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