Tips on how to be more sensitive to the needs of your canine companion. Dogs are generally well-adapted to accept whatever we throw their way; we have nurtured them throughout their lives to be subservient companions who exist solely to please and rely upon us; yet often don’t reciprocate this…
They fought, rested, ate and died together. This is the time of the year that we remember those who have fallen in war, especially in the Great War. The 100th anniversary was last year. In order to learn more about my grandfather’s role in World War I decided to research the anniversary. Edwin…
A rhesus destined for laboratory research made a spectacular escape from London Airport in 1966. She gained worldwide fame over her 204-day freedom. On August 9, th. A female rhesus escaped from London Airport in 1966 and became the darling for the world press and public, who were fascinated by her ability…
Most people view Buddhism as a compassionate and animal-friendly religion. It was therefore a shock for many to hear that in recent years, Buddhist monks were heavily criticised over their alleged involvement with wildlife smuggling. They also faced criticism when they operated petting zoos within their temples. The monks were accused…
An animal’s role must be hazardous if it needs protective gear just like human colleagues. Police horses and dogs have come under increasing risk from drunkenness and violence. Every football season horses meant to protect citizens are injured or attacked by those they are meant to protect, further showing that…
Long held within the UK is the notion that we are a nation of animal lovers; this belief is fostered by media reports, our self-righteous selves and even Government reports which state in their first sentence: ‘We have the best animal welfare in the world and are a nation of…
Reporting animal cruelty in the U.K. can be difficult. When reporting animal abuse in Britain, most people think of RSPCA or Scottish SPCA first when reporting animal abuse – this agency has become the default agency as those responsible have failed to get involved with investigations or prosecutions of animal…
How do we define pet animals, and which species make ideal companions? Attempts have been made to pinpoint when and where the term ‘pet’ first originated as an umbrella term to refer to any animals kept captive as companions as opposed to being kept for food or work purposes, though…
Our crass behavior and ignorance about how to behave around wild animals is killing them. Many people do not know how to behave around wild animals. Our crass behavior and lack of knowledge about how to behave around wild animals is killing and stressing them. Our fascination for getting close to…
The killing of Harambe, the gorilla in the Cincinnati Zoo on May 16, 2016, based on the assumption that he may have injured a person was a reminder of the fact that the life of a human will always take precedence over an animal’s no matter what the circumstances. Harambe…