Former pet professional given suspended prison sentence
A Bridgend woman has been given an 18-week suspended sentence after she admitted breaching a disqualification order where she had been banned from keeping dogs for five years.
Dog Control Coalition urges PM to delay American XL Bully ban
The Dog Control Coalition has urged the Prime Minister to delay the introduction of the ban on XL Bully dogs scheduled to come into force on 31 December 2023.
Animal abandonments hit three-year high, RSPCA reveals
The ongoing cost of living crisis - coupled with a surge in pet ownership during Covid-19 restrictions - has created a "perfect storm" for animal welfare emergencies, the RSPCA said.
Concerns as ‘pandemic puppies’ reach difficult age
People who bought puppies during coronavirus lockdowns are being warned to watch out for potentially dangerous behaviour changes.
Nottingham kennel under investigation after police called over ‘welfare concerns’
The RSPCA has launched an enquiry into a Nottinghamshire luxury boarding kennel business after the police attended the company's premises.
RSPCA raises concerns about US dog trainer’s UK visit
The RSPCA has raised concerns about controversial dog trainer ‘The Dog Daddy’ who is holding workshops in London this weekend (9-10 September 2023).
Police seizes dog trainer after distressing video prompts raid
A dog trainer in Abergavenny, Wales, has been seized, after police and the RPSCA were alerted to allegations of poor conditions and mistreatment of dogs.
RSPCA fears shock collar ban u-turn
The RSPCA has urged the UK Government not to abandon a pledge to end the use of electronic shock collars on England’s cats and dogs, after progress has stalled for seven weeks.
RSPCA urges employers to allow canines in the office
The RSPCA is urging employers to allow dogs in workplaces to improve the lives of dogs who are currently left at home during the day and to reduce workplace stress.
Organisations join forces to help prevent bites to children
The RSPCA, Child Accident Prevention Trust, Dogs Trust and Defra have put together fact sheets that parents can use to keep children safe and dogs happy by understanding dog body language and encouraging both to be closely supervised when together.