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Aberdeenshire dog walker and pet sitter banned for animal neglect
An Aberdeenshire dog walker has been given a disqualification order imposed for five-years relating to dogs, cats and other household pets after admitting to multiple counts of animal neglect, including keeping more than 20 animals in “squalid and hazardous conditions”.
Dog groomers in Wales could soon be regulated under government plans
Dog groomers in Wales could soon be regulated under the government’s new national model for the regulation of animal welfare.
Industry bodies launch grooming guidelines to safeguard animal welfare and raise standards
Leading pet industry organisations have launched new guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, setting out clear standards designed to protect animal welfare and help pet owners make informed choices about grooming services.
One in five children have been bitten by pet
One in five children aged seven to 11 have been bitten by a pet, with more than half of those bitten had to see a doctor, new data reveals.
Pet passports to be reintroduced
Pet passports are being reintroduced under new regulations, which will make it easier for people to take their cats and dogs into the EU.
Birmingham boarder banned for ‘leaving dogs to suffer’
An unlicenced dog boarder has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after pleading guilty to animal welfare offences, following an investigation and prosecution by the RSPCA.
Cumbernauld kennel owners evacuate pets amid wildfire
The owners of Crowbank Kennel in Arns, Cumbernauld, had to evacuate dogs and cats in their care after a wildfire broke out.
Risca women admit running unlicensed dog boarding business
Two women from Risca, in Caerphilly County Borough, have admitted running an unlicenced dog boarding business.
Peterlee dog care business owner banned after pets found in ‘deplorable’ conditions
A woman offering dog walking, behaviour and training services has been banned from keeping animals for 12-months after multiple dogs were found living in conditions described by an RSPCA Inspector as some of the worst she had ever seen.
Polegate groomer highlights dangers of online fraud after social media scam
Groomer Caroline Donoghue, of Lovemud Dog Grooming in Polegate, East Sussex, is warned others about the dangers of online fraud after she was targeted by potential scammers.
