Norman, Digby, Storm, Star, Jasper and Asher are ready to be assessed to work on a project to train dogs to detect the Covid-19 virus. According to charity Medical Detection Dogs, who will train the dogs that pass the assessment, if successful these super sniffers may be able to detect Covid-19 in as little as […]
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Domino effect: campaigners thrilled as a second city in mainland China bans eating of dogs, cats and wildlife
After Shenzhen’s historic decision to ban the dog and cat meat trade, as well as China’s Ministry of Agriculture’s declaration that dogs and cats are “companion animals who are not for eating”, campaigners for the end of the dog meat trade in China are thrilled by the news the city of Zhuai, in Guangdong province, has followed Shenzhen’s […]
BREAKING: China’s Ministry of Agriculture declares dogs “not for eating” in proposal that could end dog meat trade
After more heartening news come from China as its Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has for the first time ever explicitly stated that dogs [and cats] are “companion animals who are not for eating”, in what has been hailed as a potentially game-changer moment by long time anti-dog meat campaigners Humane Society International (HSI) […]
Headcollar vs Harness – which is better for our dogs’ welfare?
Dogs are the UK’s most popular pet and with 25per cent of households owning at least one, owners are well aware of the importance of providing them with regular exercise. One of the joys of dog ownership is getting outdoors for some fresh air with a faithful companion and the health benefits, both physical and […]
Paws&Claws: talking dogs with Bill Turnbull
Classic FM presenter Bill Turnbull has launched a new podcast aimed at animal lovers. He shares his life with three Labradors: Nina (14), Bonnie (10) and Lola (3). What is it about Labradors that you love? Twenty years ago, we were given our first Lab, Oscar, by some friends who were moving to America and […]