Wales

5% rise in animal cruelty cases

There has been a rise of nearly 5 percent in animal cruelty cases investigated in comparison to the previous 12…

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Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP

As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14 to 21 March 2017), Dog Theft Awareness Day is being held on Tuesday 14 March at…

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Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP

As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14 to 21 March 2017), The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance event is being held…

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Animal shelter slams the rise in shock collars

Cheltenham Animal Shelter has slammed the use of shock collars having seen a recent surge in dogs wearing them or…

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RSPCA to keep powers of prosecution

Private prosecutions will continue to be made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a new report reveals. MPs…

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Warnings after ‘sham animal charity appeals’

An alert has been issued to warn the public of ‘sham charity appeals’. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of…

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DAERA vet elected new president for BVA Northern Ireland Branch

The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Jean Wales as its new president at its…

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PIF offers licensing help to pet boarders

More Pet Industry Federation (PIF) members are now eligible for help with licensing. PIF has extended its successful Primary Authority coordinated partnership…

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RSPCA reveals its most amusing call outs

The RSPCA has revealed some of its funniest call outs from the last year, in a bid to banish Blue Monday…

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Vets respond to confirmation of avian influenza

Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire on Friday.…

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