Adopting Your Spanish Holiday Cat
Many a tourist from the UK visiting Spain is horrified by the abuse, neglect and abandonment of so many cats and dogs, and understandably wants to do something to help. …
£30,000 Matching Gift Opportunity
Received the following email from IFAW detailing the care given to a rescue dog (Pelusa) and the fact that a sponsor has agreed to match any gifts up to a …
PawSquad: UK’s First National Vet Video Consultation Service
Always interesting to see practical, and potentially useful, uses of Technology being used for the welfare of Pets, and given the high vet costs in the UK (and Sands niece …
End Australia’s Feral Cat Cull!
Every year, the Australian government kills thousands of feral cats in the name of protecting native wildlife. This year, they’ve announced plans to expand the cull even further — destroying …
Don’t let China host the 2019 World Dog Show unless it stops Yulin’s dog-meat festivals!
This year’s tragic dog-meat festival in Yulin, China, is over — but we have powerful leverage to stop it from ever happening again, saving countless puppies from this gruesome fate. …
Stop Banning Pit Bull Terriers
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was rushed legislation and an overreaction to a transient public mood following a number of high–profile dog attacks. Under this discriminatory act, Breed Specific Legislation …
Galgo Abuse In Spain
Dear Chris, When I first saw this photo I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I thought, “How did those two get stuck in that strange space?” And then I …
Karachi – Stop Poisoning Dogs
Karachi is one of the largest cities in Pakistan — and its officials have turned to poison in order to reign in the city’s stray dog population. Care2 member Sue …
How Animals Are Bred for the European Pet Trade
PETA Germany went undercover over a period of several months to investigate Dutch animal breeders who supply guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, birds and other small animals to major European pet …
Leis Guard
Further to our recent post relating to regular Leishmania testing I wonder how many people use Leis Guard (costs about 15€). It is a fluid that you give to your …
Regular Leishmania Testing
We have written before about the reasons why you should test your Spanish Dog for Leishmania, but a recent conversation with our vet highlighted that many are having an initial …
Alabama Rot Spreading In UK
Worrying article over on the ITV News Site as Vets are warning dog owners about the spread of a flesh-eating fatal disease that has spread from the USA to Britain. …