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Norway leads the way in preventing the unethical breeding of dogs

by Developer | 3 Feb 2022 | News

The Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPA) wins their prosecution against the Norwegian Kennel Club, and breeders of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.This means that because of the severe health problems of these two breeds they may...

The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021

by Developer | 28 Apr 2021 | News

This new legislation which comes into force on 29 April 2021 increases the maximum sentence for worst animal cruelty offences from six months to five years in England and Wales

Queen’s Speech New Legislation for Animal Welfare: the recognition of Animal Sentience

by Developer | 12 Apr 2021 | News

A historical development to protect animals was announced in the Queen’s Speech. The Government has promised that new legislation which recognises animal sentience in all vertebrates will be enacted. This goes some way to ensure that the UK has and promotes the...

Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPA) to prosecute breeders who breed unhealthy dogs

by Developer | 27 Nov 2020 | News

The Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPCA) works to stop the unethical breeding of pedigree dogs.It believes that some breeds have now accumulated so many serious health conditions that the further breeding of them is in breach of Animal Welfare Law....

Pandemic Puppy: Exploring puppy buying during the COVID-19 pandemic (UK)

by Developer | 11 Nov 2020 | News

A team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a study to investigate the ‘Pandemic Puppy’ phenomenon in the UK which raises major welfare concerns for dogs. These include impulse purchase by owners who are unable to provide an...

Press Release from the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD)

by Developer | 30 Sep 2020 | News

The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) is calling on stakeholder groups – including dog show enthusiasts, kennel and breed clubs, legislators, dog owners, veterinarians, welfare advocates – from all regions and countries to come together to address issues...
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