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Pet theft law comes into force
The Pet Abduction Act 2024, which will see anyone found guilty of pet theft in England or Northern Ireland face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both, has come into force.
Surrey council revises controls to limit dog walkers
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, in Surrey, has introduced a new borough-wide rule limiting dog walkers to four dogs after a review of its dog public space protection orders (PSPOs).
Stapleford man sentenced after operating unlicensed kennels
A successful prosecution has been brought against a man operating an unlicensed boarding kennels in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
Thousands sign petition against proposed Tower Hamlets dog controls
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition urging Tower Hamlets Council to reject or significantly reduce the proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for dog control.
Pets & Friends grooming salons and stores acquired
Pets & Friends, the pet retailer and grooming business, has been purchased by Nottingham-based Pet Store Retailing (PSR).
Three water firms face £168m penalty after sewage investigation
Ofwat, the body responsible for economic regulation of the privatised water and sewerage industry in England and Wales has proposed that three water companies will be fined a total of £168m for failing to manage their wastewater treatment works and networks.
Government commits to genuine living wage
The government has overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to factor in the cost of living when recommending minimum wage rates.
Concerns raised by Oxfordshire dog walkers
Concerns have been raised by Oxfordshire dog walkers after reports of a man exposing himself.
Human stress leads dogs to make more pessimistic choices
Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, new research finds.
Canine expert calls for more safety measures in pet care
A leading canine first aider has called for the new government to act on calls for greater safety measures in pet care industries.
