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 existing commitments for...

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 greyhounds died in...

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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 breeding, sale,...

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 applying for a...

The Planned Ban on XL Bullies The Government have confirmed that a Ban on XL Bullies will begin on 31st December 2023. Read the Government Guidance on preparing for the ban here  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs It is important to...

The Planned Ban on XL Bullies What an almighty, and sadly very predictable, mess this is. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.  We’re conscious that dog owners of all breeds and the general public are scared for themselves, their families and their loved animal...