It becomes the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing Greyhound racing is set to be banned in Wales after a Senedd vote to outlaw the practice. The Senedd voted for the ban by 39 votes to 10, with two MSs abstaining from the vote. The legislation means that greyhound racing could be banned as […]

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The announcement has been welcomed by animal welfare charities Greyhound racing will be banned ‘as soon as practically possible’, the Welsh government has confirmed. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced plans to wind down the sport, which has been criticised for harming dogs. The ban would be a first for the UK. No timeline has […]

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A guinea pig was found abandoned at a London Underground station with a heartbreaking note asking for a “new owner.” The animal, called DiscoPig, was found in a cage near Canning Town station, an area not covered by CCTV, on February 18. A note reading “I need a new owner. Guinea Pig” was attached to […]

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Are pretty lights worth distressed animals? Ahead of Bonfire Night on Sunday November 5, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has urged animal owners to prepare for a weekend of distressed pets. Causing unnecessary stress to animals, even in the case of fireworks, is technically a crime and you could […]

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‘Paul’s legacy will live on’ Paul O’Grady is having a veterinary hospital named after him. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home announced the news on Monday which also marked 11 years since the late TV and radio presenter was made an ambassador of the charity. The 67-year-old, who died in March, was well known for his […]

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When police arrived 20-minutes after the attack the dog was still latched onto its owner A dog owner who lost her arm after an American Bulldog she was fostering mauled her is suing the RSPCA for £200,000. Joanna Harris claims the charity knew the 15-month-old, called Kiwi, was aggressive and is taking court action over […]

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