When you think of divorces and custody battles, you probably imagine children caught in-between – but in a growing number of cases. Reportedly, 25 per cent of divorces in the UK include a dispute about a pet; as pets are currently viewed as property by the law, the matter is – regardless the emotional attachments […]
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“Inseparable” sighthound pair looking for home together
When TJ and Coral met in rescue, it was love at first sighthound. The two arrived at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre separately, but are now so bonded the staff is looking to rehome them together. Seven-year-old Greyhound Coral arrived at the Berkshire rescue in January, as her elderly owner could no longer look after her. Coral […]
Labrador “lucky to be alive” after horrific stick accident
When 17-month-old black Labrador Molly was impaled by a 1-metre-long stick, it could have been the end for her – but with prompt veterinary care, she has gone on to make a full recovery. Molly was out with her owners and chasing a ball down a wooded hill when she ran into a tree branch, […]
Barney: the love and life of a rescue dog
Let me tell you about Barney. Barney is a rescue dog from Spain. We (which is myself, husband and two sons) rescued him from a place that was known locally as the ‘Killing Station,’ but I will refer to it as ‘the pound’, because, to be honest, I just can’t bear to call it by […]
Crackdown on puppy smuggling announced with new Bill
The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill aims to: Crack down on puppy smuggling Ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening Ban keeping primates as pets Introduce more measures against livestock worrying Improve zoo regulations The Bill’s proposed action to crack down on puppy smuggling includes reducing the number of pets that can […]