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RSPCA says it will continue to prosecute, despite EFRA report

On November 16, 2016, the RSPCA issued a response to an EFRA Committee report which recommended that the RSPCA passes animal abuse cases to the CPS to prosecute. The statement said: “The RSPCA today reassured supporters that it will continue its long history of prosecuting horrific cases of animal abuse and neglect…

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Heath Vets shortlisted for Sussex Women in Business Awards

Veterinary clinic Heath Vets, in Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint, has been shortlisted in the 2016 Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards aim to highlight the best women in business or the best businesses owned or co-owned by women in Sussex. Heath Vets has been shortlisted for the contribution to the community…

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Scottish ban on tail docking lifted

The outright ban on all dog tail docking within Scotland has been lifted, Scottish Government has announced. Environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said that ‘legislation will be changed to permit the shortening of the tails of spaniel and hunt point retriever puppies where a vet believes they are likely to be…

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Updating dog microchipping ‘needs a rethink’, claims MedicAnimal

Six months after the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs in England, Andrew Bucher, chief veterinary officer and co-founder of MedicAnimal, has questioned elements of the scheme and whether it can be effective in the long term. Figures reported last week by animal charity Dogs Trust show more than 4,700…

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Heath Vets shortlisted for Sussex Women in Business Awards

Veterinary clinic Heath Vets, in Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint, has been shortlisted in the 2016 Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards aim to highlight the best women in business or the best businesses owned or co-owned by women in Sussex. Heath Vets has been shortlisted for the contribution to the community…

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More children scared of dogs than lions

Animal chairty, Dogs Trust has conducted a new survey that showed over a third (37 percent) of UK parents think that their children are fearful of dogs. With 33 percent of 2-14 year olds coming into contact with a dog every single day, this could be problematic for families when…

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Cotswold RAW launch new puppy line

Cotswold Raw has created a new puppy range as well as announcing a country roadshow. Due to customer requests the company has created a fine chicken mince recipe specifically for puppies. According to co-founder Mark Lewis: “We’ve always understood that no pet food portfolio is complete until it includes something for…

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Calls for EU to tackle illegal trade

The EU Dog & Cat Alliance has held an event today, in order to urge the EU to take action based on the findings of the recently published ‘Study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices’. The Alliance is made from almost 60 different organisations from over 20 member…

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Only 59% of Londoners have had their canines neutered

Only 59 percent of Londoners and 55 percent of dog owners in Scotland have had their canine companions neutered, reveals a national survey. The information has been released as part of National Pet Month (NPM) to remind people of the benefits of neutering their pets. The survey data, which was…

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Dogs Trust welcomes EFRA recommendations

Dogs Trust welcomed the recommendations outlined in the report of the EFRA committee’s inquiry as a positive step forward for Greyhound welfare. In light of the popularity of the sport and the significant turnover it generates the charity welcome the report’s onus on bookmakers who profit from greyhound racing to contribute…

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