Great Britain has temporarily suspended the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets if they originate from or have been dispatched from Belarus, Poland, Romania or Ukraine, until 9 July 2022. This ban includes rescue animals as well as puppy sales – but should it be tweaked to make reputable rescue charities an exception? A Government statement […]
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Newborn puppies found in bin bag in the woods ‘with umbilical cords still attached’
The RSPCA is investigating after a litter of 11 newborn puppies was found inside a bin bag in a wooded area off Heath Lane, Huddersfield, on Monday 20 June. The pups, who’d been born just hours earlier, were found by members of the public. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Sara Jordan, who is now investigating, said, “It’s […]
Adopting an “aggressive” dog
I have a great comeback story about a very special dog. 10 years ago, when I was 18, I got a male siberian husky. He was six months old when I took a walk through the Humane Society (its been a thing I’ve done since childhood, I enjoy seeing and petting the animals). I saw […]
Photography tips: how to capture stunning portraits of your dog
We all strive to capture the beauty of our favourite furry friends, and photography these days is so advanced, we all have a myriad of tools sitting right in our pockets on our smart phones. Here, I will share with you some top tips on how to capture your very own stunning portraits of your […]
The cruellest months: RSPCA cruelty reports spike in summer
Via RSPCA New figures released by the RSPCA show a spike in cruelty reports during the summer months – with a Greater London dubbed “the most cruel county in England and Wales”. “The RSPCA receives around 90,000 calls to its cruelty line every month and investigates 6,000 reports of deliberate animal cruelty, including animal fighting […]