Thinking of getting a puppy during the summer holidays? Be cautious if you’re hoping to buy a dog instead of rescuing The RSPCA is urging families thinking of getting a puppy over the summer holidays ...
1,000 new adverts for pets appear online every day in the U 37% of people admit to doing no research before purchase Over 10% of people reported their pet became unwell after purchase, and nearly ...
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on the government to take urgent action to stop the illegal importation of puppies into the UK as Brexit approaches. This follows an undercover investigation, which exposes ...
Gumtree has today announced the introduction of a compulsory paywall in its Pets category, in a bid to deter unscrupulous operators from misusing the platform and discourage the ‘casual’ trading of animals online. From today, ...
Dogs Trust is calling on the Government to take immediate action to address the illegal importation of puppies into Great Britain, after an undercover investigation discovered smugglers across Central and Eastern Europe continuing to abuse the system. The ...
Last week was The Kennel Club’s Puppy Awareness Week, which aims to make sure that puppies live healthy, happy lives with suitable owners by spreading the ‘be puppy aware’ message. Andrew Bucher, Chief Veterinary Officer ...
P – Parent – Is the puppy with its mum? U – Underage – Has the puppy reached the legal age for sale? P – Papers – Are all of the puppy’s papers available and ...
The RSPCA has welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of a resolution formally calling for action to tackle the growing illegal trade in pets. The Parliament (EP) is calling on the European Commission to take action ...