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Lucy’s Law makes it illegal for third party commercial traders to sell puppies and kittens. Find out who Lucy was, why this law is needed, and what it means for buying and selling puppies.  The trade in puppies has long been rife with problems. This includes illegal puppy farming in Wales

A new criminal offence of pet abduction is to be introduced in England, to tackle the rising number of heart-breaking pet-napping incidents.  The introduction of the new offence is one of the recommendations of the Pet Theft Task Force, which found that:  .ugb-ac1c661 li::before{background-image:url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxOTAgMTkwIj48cG9seWdvbiBwb2ludHM9IjE3My44LDI4LjQgNjAuNCwxNDEuOCAxNS43LDk3LjIgNS4xLDEwNy44IDYwLjQsMTYzIDE4NC40LDM5IDE3My44LDI4LjQiLz48L3N2Zz4=')}.ugb-ac1c661.ugb-icon-list ul{columns:1}

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The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs near water this summer, after a spike in reports of toxic blue green algae across the UK. Blue green algae or cyanobacteria are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be

Getting a puppy is easy - right? Sadly not. Many puppy buyers get scammed by rogue breeders or traders. Their only interest is to make a quick buck from a sale of a puppy to unsuspecting buyers. Here’s some tips for buying a puppy and how to avoid puppy scams.  Christmas

A free e-learning course to prepare people for dog ownership has been launched to coincide with an anticipated further spike in puppy sales over the Christmas period. The Getting a Puppy course has been developed by Our Family Dog in partnership with training provider Lantra. It

Would you like to help raise funds for a charity to support dogs rescued from puppy farms? Join in with Schnauzerfest Walks The Globe and collectively walk around the world - five times.   Schnauzerfest, which helps to raise funds to pay for veterinary treatment for dogs from puppy farms, had a

If you're planning to a long road trip with your dog, Highways England and Driving with Dogs have put together some suggestions for a mid-trip stop offs, or just a day out with the dog. Highways England Head of Road Safety, Richard Leonard said, “We want all our customers,

With 19 million Brits planning to take a holiday in the UK this year, Canine Cottages have put together the five most pet-friendly spots in the UK to help dog owners find their perfect destination. These are: 1. Edinburgh, Midlothian There’s so much to enjoy with your furry friend in

Dog owners are invited to take part in the 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge - in September 2020 to raise thousands of pounds for dog-related charities. Dog walkers from all over the world will complete their walks independently, getting involved via the

Vets, charities and animal-loving celebrities have joined forces with a government campaign to warn prospective pet owners against unknowingly buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers amid a rise in demand for pets since lockdown. Open letter An open letter, signed by celebrities including Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady, Amanda Holden