Should dogs be licensed?
Should there be a dog licensing (registration) scheme in the UK (or any other country)? Mark Piggott writing in The Times today January 17, 2023… Read More »Should dogs be licensed?
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Clark County bans sale of commercially bred dogs, cats, rabbits, and pigs in pet stores
Nathan Winograd reports: “Clark County, NV, unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale of commercially-bred dogs, cats, rabbits, and pigs in pet stores. Pet stores… Read More »Clark County bans sale of commercially bred dogs, cats, rabbits, and pigs in pet stores
Guide dog owners experience many demoralising access refusals
Today, The Times newspaper reports on a facet of UK society which is shameful, and which demonstrates a degree of ignorance and lack of respect… Read More »Guide dog owners experience many demoralising access refusals
Millionaire businessman huntsman guilty of illegal fox hunting
Mark Pearson, 64, of Child Okeford, near Blandford, has been found guilty in the Weymouth Magistrates’ Court of the illegal hunting of a fox with… Read More »Millionaire businessman huntsman guilty of illegal fox hunting
New York pet shops could be banned from selling guinea pigs
New York City Council has proposed banning the sale of guinea pigs in pet shops after animal shelters became overwhelmed with abandoned guinea pigs that… Read More »New York pet shops could be banned from selling guinea pigs
UK’s new Prime Minister is a danger to animals
NEWS and OPINION: I have been digging around to see how Liz Truss, the new PM, squares up in respect of animal welfare. It is… Read More »UK’s new Prime Minister is a danger to animals
Historic day: beavers legally protected in England
The beaver became extinct in England about 400 years ago. I understand that there were hunted to extinction. Beavers were reintroduced to the capital of… Read More »Historic day: beavers legally protected in England
84% of Brits want hunting to remain banned
There is a danger that the new Conservative government might overturn the current Hunting Act which bans hunting with dogs. Or they might in some… Read More »84% of Brits want hunting to remain banned
Prisoner demands visitation rights for his dog
NEWS AND COMMENT-MADRID, SPAIN: FC, the initials given to a prisoner in Zaragoza in order to keep him anonymous, requested visitation rights for his dog… Read More »Prisoner demands visitation rights for his dog
Damien Hirst’s artwork exhibit that kills flies criticised by PETA and removed
A Hundred Years is a well-known artwork by Damien Hirst which, as it happens, was loved by Francis Bacon, another very well-known artist. It consists… Read More »Damien Hirst’s artwork exhibit that kills flies criticised by PETA and removed
Is animal sacrifice legal in the United States?
On my understanding of this complicated aspect of American law, animal sacrifice is legal in the United States provided it does not contravene animal welfare… Read More »Is animal sacrifice legal in the United States?
Trophy hunters kill every three minutes
I guess that, like me, you thought that trophy hunting was only for the rich and well-connected and therefore it didn’t happen that often despite… Read More »Trophy hunters kill every three minutes
Mexico City: Judge extends ban on bullfighting indefinitely
NEWS AND COMMENT-MEXICO CITY, MEXICO: This might be the beginning of the end of bullfighting in Mexico, where it has been present in Mexico City… Read More »Mexico City: Judge extends ban on bullfighting indefinitely
What wild animals do you need a permit for in Georgia?
You want to know what animals you need permits in Georgia? Well, you must be referring to wild animals (exotic pets) because we know you… Read More »What wild animals do you need a permit for in Georgia?
Is it legal to own a ferret in Georgia?
As it happens, it is LEGAL to own a European ferret (Mustela putorius furo) in Georgia. In fact, an owner can sell, purchase, exhibit and… Read More »Is it legal to own a ferret in Georgia?
Can you own an otter in Ohio?
Yes, a citizen of Ohio can legally own an otter. This is because this wild species is not listed as a ‘dangerous wild animal’ under… Read More »Can you own an otter in Ohio?
Are wolf hybrids legal in Ohio?
An Ohioan citizen can legally own and possess a wolf hybrid (wolfdog) as they are specifically referred to in the relevant law of Ohio which… Read More »Are wolf hybrids legal in Ohio?
Man with guide dog ordered out of Marks & Spencer store by security guard
NEWS AND COMMENT-MORTLAKE, SOUTHWEST LONDON: Dave Kent, 62, is blind and he has a golden retriever blind dog, Faldo. He was in the Marks &… Read More »Man with guide dog ordered out of Marks & Spencer store by security guard
Do dogs have to be on a leash in Florida, USA?
There are 67 counties in Florida and each one has different leash laws 😎. I don’t have the patience or the time to go through… Read More »Do dogs have to be on a leash in Florida, USA?
Is it legal to own a badger in the UK?
According to Chris Packham, it has been illegal to keep badgers as pets since the 1973 Badgers Act, except for taking in sick animals for… Read More »Is it legal to own a badger in the UK?