A fox has just killed 34 of my hens. — Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) May 5, 2021 Note: sometimes twitter embedded feeds disappear because Twitter deletes them ot the person who made them so if this typically short and to the … Continue reading →
You may have read about the murder of a police community support officer, Julia James, in woodland in Kent while walking her Jack Russell dog. The last I heard the police had come up with nothing in their investigation to … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: The pig farmer who set Scottish national standards of welfare and who owned a pig farm has been exposed as an alleged, vicarious animal abuser because an employee or employees of his were shown killing piglets and … Continue reading →
Farmers are blaming irresponsible dog ownership (and breeding) which in part is due to the surge in dog adoptions during the pandemic lockdowns. It is thought that these dog adopters are not fully prepared for the role of dog caretaker … Continue reading →
There is cut-throat competition among beekeepers in France because France’s 60,000 professional and amateur beekeepers are unable to keep up with demand for their product as there is a 35% annual death rate of bees due to pesticides, global warming … Continue reading →
The Masters of Foxhounds Association gave clear guidance to hunts around the country that during lockdown hounds should only be exercised from their kennels. In violation of that guidance, Joss Hanbury, senior hunt master for the Quorn Hunt in Leicestershire, … Continue reading →
The Times newspaper tells us that there has been a 6% rise in demand for pest control because of the coronavirus pandemic. Rats have moved into buildings such as storage facilities and office blocks which were temporarily abandoned as the … Continue reading →
STUDY – NEWS – COMMENT – ANALYSIS: Researchers say that male dolphins can hold a grudge because they can remember those dolphins who are likely to help them when they need help and those that don’t. In classify other dolphins … Continue reading →
Yes, peregrine falcons are protected in the UK by law. An excellent example of that protection is currently published in today’s The Times newspaper. Network Rail are refurbishing the grade II listed Britannia Bridge which links mainland Wales with Anglesey. … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS – Weybridge, Walton on Thames and Cobham, UK: This is a very disturbing story which directly impacts wildlife because trees are the homes of wildlife and, of course they provide a lot of pleasure to a lot … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: Esther Whittingham is just 12 years of age but she bid for her first sheep at an auction when she was seven. She has been looking after her sheep and lambs ever since. She has even delivered … Continue reading →
News media has made it clear to their reading public that there has been a surge in dog adoption primarily, and also some cats, but I am told today in an article in The Times newspaper, written by Rosie Kinchen, … Continue reading →
NEWS AND COMMENT: Dan McClelland was the sheriff in Geauga County, Ohio, USA for 13 years and in the police force for 44 years. He loved his job and he was the owner of the world’s smallest police dog a … Continue reading →
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, NEWS: A venomous snake has been found by a family in Sydney wriggling in their bag of supermarket lettuce. The snake was returned to its natural habitat more than 500 miles away according to a report in The … Continue reading →
Is Planet of the Apes going to become a reality?. Scientists have created early embryos that are part human and part macaque monkey. They did this in order to better understand how human cells and animal cells communicate with each … Continue reading →
This is Poppy a goldendoodle before and after her haircut. Quite a transformation I think you will agree. In fact she looks like a different dog entirely. Perhaps the barber went a bit too far. I’m sure some people would … Continue reading →
NEWS AND COMMENT: Darius, aged 11, is a Continental Giant rabbit and the current Guinness World Record holder as the world’s biggest bunny with a length of 4 feet and 3 inches and a weight of 35 pounds. He’s been … Continue reading →
Although the Duke of Edinburgh’s attitude towards sport hunting may have softened over his long life it is said that ‘the duke had no time for criticism of country sports’ (The Times today). He was the president of the World … Continue reading →
News and opinion: Thailand has dangers to cats which are distinctly different to those found in Europe and even America where there are predators of domestic cats such as coyotes, which is the main why Americans prefer to keep their … Continue reading →
This is another report about domestic animals being introduced into UK prisons to benefit the welfare of the inmates (click this for another report). The policy is based upon the known fact that interacting with animals helps to calm people … Continue reading →
