by Helen Hughes | Sep 19, 2024 | Freshfields Blog
Pet Abduction Act 2024 The Pet Abduction Act 2024 (PAA) has recently come into force in England and Northern Ireland but not in Wales or Scotland. Animal welfare is devolved, and the Wales Government chose not to apply the PAA; deciding to ‘prioritise resources to...
by Helen Hughes | Aug 15, 2024 | Freshfields Blog
#CutTheChase Is it ok to accept almost 600 dogs dying racing each year for entertainment? No dog should suffer, become injured or lose their life for sport. But according to the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, over 26,000 injuries were suffered and 2,700...
by Helen Hughes | Jun 7, 2024 | Freshfields Blog
The Winning Tickets Thank you so much to everyone who took part in our raffle. Your support means all the animals in our care can be winners! Winning tickets are as follows: 1st prize of £500 – ticket number 102252nd prize of £300 – ticket number ...
by Helen Hughes | May 1, 2024 | Freshfields Blog
Freshfields Newsletter We are all ears – waiting to hear news from the rescue! To keep up to date on what’s happening at our rescue centres you can sign up for our monthly email news here We also send out 2 printed newsletters a year to our supporters you...
by Helen Hughes | Mar 1, 2024 | Freshfields Blog
XL Bully Update The Ban on XL Bullies In England and Wales, the judicial review was not granted at the end of last month. Having reapplied, the group behind the application, Don’t Ban Me – Licence Me, have now been assigned a court date of 24 April. In Scotland the...
by Helen Hughes | Nov 16, 2023 | Freshfields Blog
XL Bully Ban update The Ban on XL Bullies The Government has confirmed that a Ban on XL Bullies will begin on 31st December 2023. Owners of banned breeds will need a Certificate of Exemption, The Government has released the application form to begin the process of...