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…
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…
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…
Estimates suggest that annually in the UK thousands of rescue dogs from Europe – predominantly Romania – are imported as rescue pets; is this process safe and equitable for the animals involved? There has been an increased trend of rescuing dogs and cats from foreign countries and transporting them into…
Why do we turn against those attempting to assist animals? Battery farms with battery chickens, cruelty to chickens and hens Pro-active charities such as PETA and the RSPCA address animal cruelty issues head-on and focus their resources and attention on them. Organisations and groups defending animal exploitation and cruelty issues…
Obesity among pets should be seen as an act that causes unnecessary suffering, much as starving an animal would. Obese Dog Animal Rights and Wrongs It is deeply disturbing that we find it acceptable to post videos regarding pet obesity on social media websites like YouTube which mock or ridicule…
There’s more. With an incredible 55,000 vehicles currently residing on our roadways, traffic congestion continues unabated. The British Veterinary Association (BVA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) and most other governing veterinary organisations worldwide have expressed serious concerns over this burgeoning trade. They believe that…
Long held beliefs in the UK about animal lovers is perpetuated by media reports, self-righteous individuals and even government reports on animal welfare which state in their first line that we ‘have the best animal welfare in the world and are a nation of animal lovers.’ Unfortunately we often bask…
Cats often receive mixed reception. For every person who appreciates cats, there is likely someone with an aversion or fear for the creatures. When cats dig holes in someones flowerbed or vegetable patch, many gardeners reach for an air rifle, garden hose or resort to more extreme measures in order…