Marc the vet

Vets applaud Welsh Government’s commitment to tackle dog welfare problems

(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has strongly welcomed the Welsh Government’s confirmation that it will introduce new dog breeding legislation to enhance animal welfare and tackle puppy farming this autumn.
The First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones, used his visit to the Dogs Trust’s re-homing centre in Bridgend earlier this week to reiterate the [...]

‘Reward Our Rescues’ – Burgess Wetnose Awards are calling for your nominations

The Burgess Wetnose Animal Rescue Awards 2012 are calling on independent rescue centres, in the UK, to step forward and nominate themselves for some much deserved recognition and the chance to win a cash donation for their rescue centre.
The star-studded annual Burgess Wetnose Animal Rescue Awards seek to recognise and raise awareness of the tireless [...]

Vets challenge Food Standards Agency to act against Animal Abuse

(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has challenged the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to take further investigative action to enable Defra to consider prosecutions against the Essex abattoir where appalling animal welfare abuses were highlighted in footage obtained by Animal Aid.
The footage shows pigs being abused and manhandled in breach of animal welfare legislation.
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No Voice No Choice Fun Dog Show, Saturday 6th August 2011

[ August 6, 2011; ] August 6th will be a day to remember at Ruxbury Farm, Chertsey, Surrey, the home of Dr Roger Mugford’s Company of Animals, Training and Behaviour Centre.

The event, a celebration of responsible dog ownership and family fun day is organised by canine campaign group DDA Watch.

On the programme will be a fun dog show judged by [...]

The Pink Dog Show, Manchester, Sunday 21st August 2011

[ August 21, 2011; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] I’m thrilled to have been invited by Barking Barbers to help judge at this year’s Pink Dog Show in aid of Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home – which last year gained a crowd of over 1,000 people all raising lots of money for the home.

Part of Manchester Pride the theme for 2011 is ‘Fairy Tails’ [...]

No Voice No Choice Charity Fun Dog Show: Sat 6th August 2011

[ August 6, 2011; ] I’m very pleased to be supporting and judging at No Voice No Choice 2011 – a family and dog friendly fun day promoting responsible dog ownership proudly brought to you by DDA Watch and Company of Animals.

With FREE entry and FREE car parking and within a short distance of Chertsey train station it’s an event for all [...]