Thanks to a rescue operation by Chinese activists and local authorities in Shanxi’s Fufeng County, north central China, 126 dogs have been saved from an illegal slaughterhouse. Several of the dogs were still wearing collars – meaning that they were once beloved pets, stolen away from their homes for the dog meat trade. Animal advocates […]
Archives for March 2024
Signs of hayfever in dogs – and how to relieve them
Hayfever sufferers know that pollen levels tend to be higher in the Summer months, but dog owners may not be aware that dogs can suffer from hayfever too, just like humans. s in-house Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Linda Simon, shares vital advice on spotting the signs that your dog might be suffering and how you can relieve […]
Dogs at work: the insurance risks
Dog-friendly businesses and pet owners are “unaware of the pitfalls of taking dogs into work could find themselves facing costly lawsuits”, an insurance risk expert has warned. Lynne Fisher, of animal-related businesses insurance broker Cliverton, believes dogs in the workplace could become a more widespread occurrence with their proven role in According to Fisher, this has […]
Man who traded stolen dogs for meat jailed in Indonesia
Police rescued 53 dogs from an illegal dog meat trade In Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia, on November 24, 2021 A dog slaughterhouse owner in Sukoharjo, Indonesia, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail and a fine of 150 million Rupiah ($10,000 USD) for buying and killing thousands of dogs for their meat – […]
Interview: Irina Petrova, who evacuated from Mariupol with 30 dogs
Irina Petrova with her dogs What was your life before the war? Before the war, I had a good life. I had everything: a big beautiful bright house, a wonderful job, Chihuahua dogs, a favorite business. We visited dog shows and lived, as it turns out, very well and happily until the 24th of […]