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Hatfield kennels fined £64,000 for not having licence
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a local animal boarding business for not having the required licence for a second time.
Dog Professionals Awards 2024 open for entries
The inaugural Dog Professionals Awards 2024 is now officially open for entries.
Dog thefts on the rise
Dog thefts have increased by 6% year-on-year across the UK, a new report reveals.
Scottish XL bully owners launch new legal challenge
Stop the XL Bully Ban in Scotland, a group made up of more than 1,600 supporters, is hoping to hire lawyers to challenge new safeguards for the the breed.
Scottish government consultation reveals support for licensing of pet industry
Scottish government analysis of responses to its recent consultation on plans to introduce a licensing scheme for dog care professionals reveals public support the proposals.
Rover bought by private equity firm
Rover Group, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, has been bought by private equity firm Blackstone in a deal worth around $2.3bn (£1.8bn).
Cost of livestock worrying rises by nearly 30%
Farm animals worth an estimated £2.4m were severely injured or killed by dogs in 2023, up nearly 30% compared to the previous year, new figures reveal.
Manchester dog boarding company accused of ‘stealing’ dog
A dog boarding company in Manchester has been accused of stealing a dog in its care, after the owner has failed to locate both the dog and the company's owner.
Scotland’s XL Bully safeguards coming into force
XL Bully dog owners are being urged to prepare for new rules that are expected to come into force in Scotland on Friday (23 February).
Calls to speed up Scotland’s XL Bully ban
Calls to speed up the introduction of Scotland’s XL Bully ban have been made in the wake of more attacks and as the outlawed breed continues to flood north.
