Ban of third party sales of puppies and kittens, known as ‘Lucy’s Law’, confirmed
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister Continue reading
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Adoption ban reminds Germans pets are not just for Christmas
A campaign called " Animals Don’t Belong Under the Christmas Tree" (the German equivalent of the slogan “A Continue reading
eBay urged to tackle irresponsible pet ads
FOUR PAWS has sent an open letter, co-signed by 24 high profile animal lovers, urging eBay to take Continue reading
Skipton dog dealer sentenced after puppies kept in pig pens die from deadly virus
A man has been disqualified from dealing in dogs after 23 were found in poor conditions at a Continue reading
Protest after dog shot and killed on the street by police in Barcelona
The dog was shot by the local police (Guardia Urbana) in Barcelona while her owner was being arrested Continue reading
Gender discrimination in veterinary practice
Recent research on gender inequality and discrimination in the veterinary profession has found compelling evidence that discrimination against Continue reading
USA:A new law aims to help the pets of domestic violence victims
The Pets and Women Safety (PAWS) Act was passed with bipartisan support as part of the farm bill Continue reading
European vets call for better regulation of online pet trade
A joint letter highlighting the concerns of unregulated online trade of pets was signed by the three major Continue reading
Spanish Congress prepares bill to stop treating animals as objects
The bill aims to change animals’ legal status from mere objects to sentient beings. The final draft of Continue reading
Extreme breeding: Berlin vets launch public campaign
The Berlin Veterinary Chamber has implemented a public awareness-raising campaign about cat and dog extreme breeding including over Continue reading