Marc the vet

June 2009 Round-up: Join Me for the Fight Against Puppy Farming!!

RIGHT YOU LOT!!
And yes, I mean every one of you dog owners, breeders, showers or just enthusiasts out there reading this. We all know about the growing problem in this country that is now getting way out of hand - fueled by a lethal combination of credit crunch and the public’s desperate quest for cheaper [...]

Disturbing News from China: Over 30,000 Dogs Brutally Slaughtered in Dog Cull

A rabies outbreak involving 10 human cases, has prompted authorities in China’s northwest Shaanxi Province to order a cull that has already seen as many as 30,000 dogs brutally slaughtered on the streets of Hanzhong and surrounding areas.
This is one in 10 of the city’s dogs and numbers are rising. The authorities have blindly continued [...]

Take Your Dog to Work Day 2009

First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day® was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event  encourages employers to experience the value of pets in their workplace for this one special day to promote pet [...]

Back on BBC Southern Counties Radio: Tues 30th June, 11am

I’ll be back in the BBC SCR studio on Tuesday with my regular phone-in, and I’ll also be discussing puppy farming, Puppy Farm Awareness Day in Brighton and the Macmillan Cancer Dog Day.

To listen live click here.

‘Laurel - Everyone’s Best Friend’ by Steve Moore

I wanted to let you know about the lovely and caring dog-owner Steve Moore whom I met recently up at SOFA’s Microchipping Day in Norwich.
Steve has written a heartwarming true story about his remakable Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Laurel (below) who in her short lifetime has brought so much happiness to so many.
It details the [...]

Worcester News: ‘Is your dog travelling with you on your family holiday this year?’

WITH the credit crunch biting deeper, many of us will be holidaying in the UK and dog owners will be looking to take their dog with them to save on kennelling costs and to keep the whole family together.

Read full article here.

Islington Gazette: ‘Warning after rise in dog attacks’

Interesting article about the rise in dog-fighting in North London.
‘Danger dogs used as “status symbols” by gangs of youths and criminals have led to a shocking increase in attacks and dog fights in Islington, vets and animal charities are warning.
‘Animal campaigners claim the rise of gang culture has resulted in the banned dogs being bred [...]

May 2009 Round-up: Talented Pets & School Visits

‘May, she will stay’ sung the legendary songsmiths Simon and Garfunkel well-over 40 years ago now, and nothing seems to have changed – May seemed to go on for ages!
 
My month started up at the Birmingham NEC (lucky me eh?) as I was working at the inaugural Ultimate Pet Show which spanned the whole first [...]

Paws in the Park 2009

Following the massive and well-deserved success of last years’ show, Paws in the Park is pleased to announce two shows for 2009 and I’m very excited to be judging at them!

All dogs can enjoy a host of ‘have a go’ events, games and fun competitions, which will include scurries, flyball, agility, and even a ‘My [...]

Microchipping Day: 6th June, Norwich

To celebrate June’s National Microchipping Month, SOFA (Speaking Out for Animals) are hosting a microchipping day in Norwich supported by the Kennel Club.

The event will take place inside at the Giant Pet Store, Twickenham Road where there is ample parking. The public are invited to bring their unchipped pets to be microchipped for only £10 [...]