Once notorious for its violent past, Colombia is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. The city of Cartagena, with its historic old town, colonial architecture and location on the Caribbean Sea is a particular tourist draw. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As in many other cities in Latin America however, Cartagena […]
Archives for March 2024
RSPCA reveals worst excuses for leaving dogs in cars
What can excuse leaving a dog in a hot car? The answer is ‘nothing’, but despite years of campaigning to warn the public of the deadly danger of leaving a dog unattended in a car on a warm day, far too many people do it – and make up excuses they think are perfectly reasonable. […]
Is the Dangerous Dogs Act dangerously out of control?
The public revolt against the controversial Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (DDA) has been solidly simmering through UK society since the inception of the act. The recent suggestion from ‘The People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) to add the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as the latest and fifth banned breed has brought this long standing […]
Rotherham woman let dogs to starve to death in home [Warning: upsetting images]
A Rotherham woman who allowed two dogs to starve to death in her home has been convicted of four offences in her absence and a warrant has been issued for her arrest. Tara Bridges, of Beaconsfield Road, failed to attend Sheffield Magistrates’ Court yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 7 August. IT’S BEYOND BELIEF THAT SOMEONE COULD LIVE […]
Convicted puppy farmer jailed again for selling poorly dogs
One of the men at the centre of the RSPCA’s biggest ever puppy farm investigation has been jailed again this week – for continuing to sell sick puppies to members of the public. Thomas Stokes, 26, of Hughenden Road, High Wycombe, appeared at Aylesbury Crown Court on Tuesday (7 August) for sentencing. He previously pleaded […]