6, Mar 2024
Bringing Back the Barbara Woodhouse Era

While taking a leisurely walk along my local seaside promenade the other day, my wife and I came upon an exasperated woman yelling at her dog and pulling back violently whenever it got more than an inch close to her. After several attempts she eventually pulled the poor animal away…

5, Mar 2024
The Allure of Animal Attractions: Temptations to Get Up Close

It’s almost impossible to resist the temptation to take selfies and get close to cute and iconic animals. These are excerpts of reviews posted by TripAdvisor about a tiger-petting facility in Thailand. “First time I used a live Tiger as a pillow. This place is awesome. The food and drinks are great,…

1, Mar 2024
Reminiscences from the RSPCA London Night Emergency Service 1936-76.

For 40 years, the City’s pets have had a lifeline. In the 1930s, London was very different in terms of the number of animals living in Greater London and the level of animal welfare. Estimates indicate that there were approximately 1.5 million cats, 400 000 dogs, 18000 horses, and many livestock,…