Luton MP proposes fireworks law
A Luton MP has been praised for "prioritising animal welfare" - as she looks to take forward legislation that would protect animals from the irresponsible use of fireworks.
Bill to protect livestock from dogs progresses
A bill which aims to strengthen law to prevent livestock attacks has successfully passed the Committee stage in the House of Commons.
Report calls for changes to Scotland’s livestock worrying legislation
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is calling for changes to legislation including a higher level of fines to be imposed for dog-related offences and for guidance around livestock worrying to be reviewed.
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.
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.
Number of dogs going missing soars during fireworks season
The number of dogs reported missing or lost by their owners increased by 30% during the fortnight between 28 October and 11 November, new research reveals.
Scottish parliament consults on tougher sentences for dog abduction
Proposals to make dog theft a specific crime - rather than being treated the same as any other property theft – have been launched in the Scottish Parliament.
UK’s leading animal welfare and vet groups call for urgent end to breed-specific legislation
The UK’s leading animal welfare and veterinary organisations have joined forces to urge the government to repeal breed-specific legislation (BSL), which ‘sentences dogs to death’ simply because they look a certain way, and introduce measures to protect the public better.
Northern Ireland Minister confirms home boarding firms can keep operating
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed that dog home boarding businesses can continue to trade without fear of closure despite operating outside legislation.
Caerphilly bans dogs from sports pitches
Caerphilly County Borough Council has banned dogs from sports pitches and enclosed children’s play and multi-use games areas to tackle responsible dog ownership and reduce complaints about dog issues.
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