Monday, 14 October 2024
Cubans leave their pets behind as they migrate in record numbers
Saturday, 14 September 2024
Donald Trump's Truth Social website publishes funny cat pics which are NOT funny
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Image: DALLE as commissioned by Truth Social workers. |
Saturday, 31 August 2024
Finland's new Animal Welfare Act prohibits unspayed female cats roaming freely outdoors
In addition, there are strict regulations requiring cat owners to supervise their pets to prevent them from wandering freely. Cats left unsupervised outside of their owner’s property can be considered abandoned, which is against Finnish law.
Monday, 19 August 2024
You'll need 2 documents to provide for your cat on your passing
Monday, 22 April 2024
My boyfriend said he'd save our cat but not a stranger if both were drowning
British government seriously underestimated the number of XL bullies
Friday, 29 March 2024
Free micro-chipping by Blue Cross across the UK
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Blue Cross microchipping a tabby cat. |
Blue Cross
Blue Cross is a registered animal welfare charity in the United Kingdom, founded in 1897. Their mission is to encourage kindness to animals, protect them, and educate the public about responsible pet ownership. Here are some key aspects of their work:
Veterinary Care: Blue Cross provides veterinary care for pets in need. Their hospitals and clinics offer essential medical services to animals.
Rehoming Services: The charity actively finds loving new homes for homeless pets. They work tirelessly to match pets with caring families.
Behavioural Help: Blue Cross offers expert behavioural advice to pet owners. Whether it’s training, socialization, or addressing behavioral issues, they assist in creating positive relationships between pets and their humans.
Pet Bereavement Support: Coping with the loss of a beloved pet can be incredibly challenging. Blue Cross provides a pet bereavement service to support those grieving the loss of their furry companions.
Education: The charity focuses on educating future generations about responsible pet ownership. By spreading awareness and knowledge, they aim to create a compassionate and informed community.
Through their efforts, Blue Cross helps thousands of pets and people every year. Whether it’s finding homes for animals, providing veterinary care, or offering emotional support during difficult times, they play a vital role in improving the lives of pets across the UK.
Friday, 22 March 2024
How do I secure my pet in the car?
Securing your pet in the car is crucial for their safety, your safety, and it’s also a legal requirement. Here are some methods to ensure your pet is safely restrained during car travel:
- Pet Seat Belts: These can prevent your pet from moving around and causing distractions.
- Harnesses: A good harness can keep your pet secure while allowing some movement.
- Crates and Carriers: Ideal for smaller pets, these can be secured to the car to prevent movement.
- Boot/Luggage Guards: These are more for protecting passengers but won’t protect your pet in an accident.
It’s important to note that unlike human safety devices, pet safety products are not legally required to be crash-tested. However, some products have been certified by the Centre for Pet Safety, such as the SleepyPod Clickit Support Harness and the Gunner Kennel.
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Cat in a harness attached to a seat belt anchor. Image: Zooplus. |
Remember, at 30mph, an unrestrained 20kg dog can be thrown forward with a force equivalent to the weight of a small moose, posing a serious risk to everyone in the vehicle. Always ensure your pet is suitably restrained whenever you’re driving.
It is a legal requirement in the UK to restrain pets in a vehicle. According to the Highway Code, drivers must ensure that dogs and other animals are suitably restrained in a car. Failure to do so can be considered careless driving, which carries a fine of up to £5,000. Not properly restraining your pet can also invalidate your car insurance and pet insurance, and in the event of an accident, it could be counted as dangerous driving. Always make sure your pet is safely secured whenever you’re traveling with them in a vehicle.
Friday, 15 March 2024
Spanish court orders dog support payments by husband to wife on divorce
Saturday, 24 February 2024
Do cats have to be in a carrier in the car?
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Picture: Zooplus. It costs £8. |
Rule 57
Ireland
Projectile
Peeing
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Female cat lover campaigns to be a lawmaker in Indonesia
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Francine on the campaign trail. Image: Reuters. |
Thursday, 25 January 2024
No obligation for UK police to investigate dog killing cat
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In the UK, the police do nothing about an attack by a dog on another dog or cat unless the dog is an assistance dog or service dog. Image: MikeB under Canva license. |
"There have been decisions in the past by courts and authorities to suggest that it is the nature of a dog to kill and wound small animals. As such, unfortunately there is no certainty that the police could take action, in the event of your pet being killed or wounded by a dog." - West Yorkshire Police
Saturday, 20 January 2024
UK's new Pet Abduction law will not lead to old ladies feeding cats being prosecuted
Friday, 19 January 2024
British government minister explains in Parliament why her cats are so important to her
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Screenshot from the video below. |
P.S. please forgive the occasional typo. These articles are written at breakneck speed using Dragon Dictate. I have to prepare them in around 20 mins.
Sunday, 14 January 2024
30% of New Zealand cat owners are opposed to cat confinement and almost 50% are ambivalent
Council proposes criminalising the feeding of feral and stray cats
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Meeting to discuss criminalising the feeding of feral cats. Two women for TNR face the meeting's chairperson! Guess who won! Image is a screenshot from the video below. |
"Since the Tusc TNR program was instituted in the City of Dover 5 years ago, the city has seen a significant reduction in complaints from residents regarding feral cats. As of October of 2023, the group had trapped, neutered and released 862 cats and adopted out another 228 kittens. In particular, we previously had an area of town behind several restaurants and other businesses, which we received a number of complaints about. The TNR program came in and has significantly reduced the number of feral cats in that area. The TNR group works closely with the city administration to target areas of town as needed and reduce the feral cat population. The City of Dover has a great working relationship with the Tusc TNR program."
Saturday, 13 January 2024
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has passed a law banning the retail sale of commercially bred cats
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Image courtesy Nathan Winograd's newsletter. |
Thursday, 11 January 2024
U.S. First Amendment gives staff the right to criticize a shelter publicly including on social media
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Winnipeg will change the law to allow people to legally do TNR work
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Winnipeg, Canada will change the city bylaws to allow TNR programs to conducted legally. |
Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Closure of cat meat restaurant, Vietnam. For an animal advocate this is a great Christmas present.
Education
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Pham Quoc Doanh, the restaurant owner tears down the signage on the closure of his cat meat restaurant. Image: Daily Mail. |
Internet and sites like this and news media educate
I believe that anybody anywhere should do their best to stop animal cruelty by anybody anywhere.
"For a while now I have felt a genuine desire to leave the cruel cat meat business and switch to something else as soon as possible. When I think of all the thousands of cats I've slaughtered and served up here over the years, it's upsetting."
Vietnamese no longer believe in the cat meat business
Education about superstitions
Massive amount of theft
"We are thrilled to be closing down our first cat meat trade business in Viet Nam, and hope it will be the first of many as more people like Mr. Doanh turn away from this cruel trade."
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