U.K. cats require increased legal protection. Time after time when laws are introduced to regulate or protect animals in the UK, cats are always left behind when preference is given to protecting dogs’ welfare instead. Even microchipping requirements have yet to be legislated for and recently it became evident through…
Declawing of domestic cats (onychectomy) has long been a contentious issue in the U.S., making headlines recently because New York became the first State to ban it. While its practice can only be described as barbaric and lacking moral or ethical support, most countries still allow this practice despite it…
Obesity among pets should be seen as an act that causes unnecessary pain and should be seen in the same light as starving an animal. Attitudes towards animals reveal much about our society, when people post videos mocking pet obesity on social media platforms like YouTube. Viewers seem to find…
Fads and crazes have long been prevalent, from hamsters in the 1930s to pocket pets and teacup dogs today. As soon as the pet trade and animal breeders feel that the market for animal adoptions has become stagnant, they have long used fads and crazes to keep gullible pet buyers…
As much as we love our dogs, they are part of the family and the best friend to our children. Unfortunately, this means we often unwisely put their safety at risk by insisting they accompany us everywhere during hot weather – including trips to the beach with children, shops, running…
Entertainment, education or unnecessary invasion of their space? It is a fine line to walk between using a documentary or wildlife show as a way to become a celebrity or showman. Steve Irwin, alias Crocodile Hunter, achieved celebrity status. He died tragically. His actions, although adored and respected, could be seen as…
Over the past century we have done far more than alter their physical composition – we have also unleashed our mental health issues upon them, turning them into neurosis-ridden wrecks who require behaviourists, clinical animal behaviorists, psychiatrists, counsellors and trainers to make them compliant and content with modern lifestyles. We…
Entertainment, education or unnecessary invasion of their space? It is a fine line to walk between using a documentary or wildlife show as a way to become a celebrity or showman. Steve Irwin, alias Crocodile Hunter, achieved celebrity status. He died tragically. His actions, although he was adored and respected by many,…
Just because many dogs can run fast does not guarantee they enjoy long distance running at a set pace under some personal training regime or extreme sport you have designed for them and believe they may enjoy. Dogs have an uncanny knack of tolerating anything just so their human caretakers…
Below you will find all the essential contact details and advice required to report animal cruelty in the UK. There are various agencies in the UK for reporting animal cruelty that, unlike the RSPCA, actually have legal powers to investigate, prosecute and intervene when animal abuse occurs – these include…