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
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
I know I am discussing an entirely different culture to the one that I am familiar with, which is probably why this video is disgusting… Read More »Pretty Chinese girl cooks a giant salamander and it is disgusting
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Currently (see base of page), provided you have a licence from your local authority as specified by the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 it is… Read More »Is it legal to own a monkey in the UK?
Provided you have a licence granted by your local authority under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976 it is legal to own a wolf in… Read More »Is it legal to own a wolf in the UK?
NEWS AND COMMENT-HUDDERSFIELD: Bethany Cupples bought what she thought was a French bulldog puppy online, on Gumtree. The puppy was for sale at the bargain… Read More »Woman bought a £600 ‘purebred’ French bulldog online and received an undershot-jawed mongrel
The title is part of a statement from Katie Barnett, an animal law attorney and the attorney for Kristi Bond, the owner of Lucy, a… Read More »Public safety is enhanced when dogs are targeted by behaviour not appearance
NEWS AND COMMENT-OSTLER’S PLANTATION, UK: A 40-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man (unnamed by the police) have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge… Read More »Walk with a dog in beautiful Ostler’s Plantation ends in tragedy for 2 families
In South Carolina if a person is convicted of animal abuse under state animal welfare laws, they do not receive a statutory, automatic punishment which… Read More »South Carolina needs a statutory penalty preventing animal abusers from possessing an animal
Summary: In the UK, up to 99 million animals are unnecessarily slaughtered without being stunned beforehand because the meat from these animals is not being… Read More »UK: 99 million animals are not stunned unnecessarily before slaughter due to oversupply.
NEWS AND COMMENT: Eduardo Goncalves, founder of the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting has criticised the UK government for dragging its heels on banning the… Read More »UK government dragging its heels on banning the importation of hunting trophies
CALABRIA, ITALY-NEWS AND COMMENT: Italian police swooped on a farmhouse in Delianuova, Calabria, in the toe of Italy, to seize 730 illegal marijuana plants. This… Read More »Italy’s Mafia bosses eat roasted dormice at mob summits