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Labour introduces new animal welfare draft policy

Labour wants to give pet owners more power so they are able to keep their pets when in a rental…

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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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Government urged to exempt vets from immigration targets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have submitted…

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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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Concerns raised for animal medicines industry post-Brexit

Animal medicines businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of the industry post-Brexit, according to NOAH’s second Brexit Barometer report.…

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Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban

The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision…

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41 animal charities urge government to ‘put words into action’ on post-Brexit welfare

The UK Centre for Animal Law and Wildlife and Countryside Link have released a report ‘Brexit – getting the best…

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‘Air gun licensing needed to protect cats’, claims charity

Air guns should be licensed to protect cats from being shot, claims Cats Protection. Three cats are killed or injured…

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PetQuip secures government funding for exhibitions

The PetQuip export association has been successful in the Government’s latest Tradeshow Access Programme bidding round in securing cash grants…

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