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Dog Professionals Awards 2024 judging to take place
The first judging session for the inaugural Dog Professionals Awards 2024 will take place on Friday, 21 June.
Dog dies after ‘tragic accident’ at Worcester kennels
A kennels in Worcestershire has made changes to on-site fencing after a dog died in a “tragic accident”.
Dogs missing after break-in at Leeds kennels
Leeds-based Crystal Spring Kennels was broken into on Sunday (9 June), leading to a number of dogs escaping.
Brighton dog walker banned from keeping dogs for a year
A Brighton dog walker and sitter has been banned from keeping dogs for a year.
Pet abduction to become criminal offence in August
Pet abduction will become a criminal offence in August in England and Northern Ireland after legislation received Royal Assent.
Competitions authority presses ahead with full investigation into vets market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a full investigation into the veterinary sector, following an initial review last September.
Parliament debates groomers’ charter to protect dogs from serious injuries
Parliament has discussed whether further legislative action is needed on the dog grooming industry, including a register of serious injuries for dogs.
Merthyr Tydfil doggy daycare fined for misleading advertising
Dogsden Day Care Ltd and its Director Julian Bones fined for misleading advertising at Merthyr Magistrates Court after a trading standards investigation.
MPs join forces with Blue Cross to call for a new approach to cut dog attacks
MPs have been meeting with representatives from animal welfare charity Blue Cross at an event in Westminster to call for responsible dog ownership and a complete reform of existing dog control legislation.
Bruce’s plans two new daycare centres
Doggy daycare company Bruce’s Pet Care is seeking planning permission for two new centres.
