Animal Welfare

Support Pets: TheraPaws

TheraPaws is a visiting animal programme, launched and developed by animal welfare charity, Mayhew. The initiative has a team of…

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Vets ‘delighted to see animal welfare high on the political agenda’

The British Veterinary Association has welcomed Labour’s draft policy document: ‘Animal Welfare For The Many, Not The Few’. The document, published…

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Pet businesses urged to become ‘pet care aware’

In 2018 National Pet Month (NPM) is urging pet owners and pet loving businesses to become pet care aware. Pet…

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Stolen charity animal ambulance replaced by supporters

In August last year, one of Mayhew’s vital animal ambulances was sadly stolen and was never returned to them or…

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‘Stop promoting Pugs this Valentine’s Day’, claim vets

Pugs and other flat-faced dogs and cats are covering cards and gifts this Valentine’s Day, but with their ‘cute’ looks…

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Scarsdale Vet’s practice expands to new premises

As part of their wider expansion plans, Scarsdale Vet’s Mickleover practice will relocate to a newer, larger premises this February.…

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Charity welcomes new crackdown on puppy trade

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today welcomed the Government’s new proposals to crack down on cruel…

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Government announces new legislation for pet sales

The government has announced a call for evidence on whether there should be a ban on third party puppy sales.…

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Pet company using logo illegitimately, claims the BVDA

A pet dental products company has been illegitimately using the logo of the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA), claims the…

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Charity launches declaration to protect cats

International Cat Care (iCatCare) has developed the ‘International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats’, to help with welfare issues. For pet…

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