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RSPCA should step back from prosecutions except in exceptional cases, say MPs

The RSPCA should withdraw from acting as a prosecutor of first resort where there are statutory bodies with a duty…

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Under 20% of autistic adults are employed full time

Just 16 percent of autistic adults are in full time work, according to The National Autistic Society. New research reveals…

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400% rise in pet insurance fraud

There has been a 400 percent rise in pet insurance fraud, according to Aquarium Software. The UK pet insurance industry…

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Vet organisations send open letter to PM

  The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have sent a joint letter to…

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Charity launches campaign to protect sold kittens

A charity has launched a campaign to protect young kittens. Cats Protection has launched a campaign calling for change in…

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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…

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Dog from puppy farm named Rescue Animal of the Year

Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been named Rescue Animal of the Year at the Animal Hero Awards 2016. The…

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Battersea calls for review of Dangerous Dogs Act

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has called on the Government to review the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act in light of new research…

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Could Brexit threaten the status of vets and vet nurses?

‘Brexit’ could impact upon the status of vets and vet nurses working within the UK. Almost half of veterinary surgeons…

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OATA announces new chief executive

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has revealed that Dominic Whitmee will be its new chief executive. Current head, Keith Davenport, announced…

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