Lead
RSPCA takes most post-pandemic abandonment reports
The RSPCA took reports about 22,503 animal abandonment incidents last year - more than in any year since the beginning of the pandemic.
Ipplepen dog walker fined for breaching dog controls
Teignbridge District Council has successfully prosecuted a local dog walker on four charges of breaching its public spaces protection order (PSPO).
Modern Dog Walkers Association launches
The Institute of Modern Dog Training (IMDT) has launched the Modern Dog Walkers Association.
Kennel Club joins forces with MSP to call for ban on shock collars
The Kennel Club has welcomed a recent motion, tabled by Maurice Golden, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party MSP for North East Scotland, that calls on the Scottish Government to take immediate action and introduce a ban on the use of electric shock dog collars.
Government confirms wage rises for millions
The government has laid legislation that confirms a new National Living Wage of £12.21 and a new National Minimum Wage of £10.00 per hour from 1 April.
Drayton Bassett dog boarder prosecuted for animal welfare offences
A dog boarder based in Drayton Bassett in Lichfield, Staffordshire, has been prosecuted for a series of animal welfare offences.
Scottish government rejects bid to bring in outright ban on shock collars
A move to ban shock collars in Scotland has failed, with the Scottish Government refusing to commit to it.
Dog walking permit introduced for Berkshire parks and forests
The Windsor Estate, which manages Windsor Great Park and the Swinley and Buttersteep forests in Berkshire, has introduced a new code of conduct and a professional walking permit.
Kennels owners ‘devastated’ after dogs die in severe flood
Four dogs died at boarding kennels in Urmston, Greater Manchester, after floods hit the area on New Year's Day.
Stratford District Council to tackle dog fouling
Stratford District Council is carrying out a six-week Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) consultation on dog fouling.
