On Saturday during the Black Lives Matter demonstration in Whitehall, London it was heartbreaking to witness yet again police horses being used and mistreated as political tools, this time by people attending. Horses quickly turn into authoritarian entities as people normally treat animals with kindness but suddenly turn violent in…
Animals or Toys? Recently, UK animal charity spoke out about an increasing trend of pet owners using pet claw covers as fashion statements – something many felt was unnecessary and harmful to their animals; others saw no harm done. Since then there has been less media coverage but images and…
Cats Are Footloose and Free Domestic cats enjoy special legal protection under most countries’ legislation that grants them the “right to roam”. In the U.K. this freedom means they do not have to be securely confined and may roam freely without fear or legal repercussions from their actions – no…
Most of us do not appreciate having what is known as their ‘personal space’ invaded, and can become quite angry when this occurs. When dealing with wild animal encounters we often assume they should tolerate our intrusion without protest or reprisals from them. Wild animals usually avoid our approach until…
James Herriot, the legendary kindly Yorkshire vet known for coming to animals’ aid 24/7 and accepting only tea or homemade cake as payment, is long gone; even more troubling is the prospect that modern traditional independent veterinary practices in the UK may soon go away altogether. Large corporate franchise groups…
Animal rescue organizations around the globe are bracing themselves for an influx of unwanted and abandoned pets this holiday season; but how easy is it to part with one? In an age of disposable pets, accepting unwanted animals into large independent and national animal rescue charities has become increasingly complex.…
Most street pets live uncertain lives despite all the hype. Our streets have long been plagued with homeless people, prompting the UK Government to announce new plans to tackle this pressing issue – often alongside them will live a “faithful dog or cat”, like Bob from “I Am Bob the…
Be mindful when supporting animal charities: conservation can often cause more harm than good if that is your desired focus. While we all may want our money spent on various causes ranging from conservation of wildlife and welfare of animals to rehoming of animals or helping endangered species – there…