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Welfare and veterinary organisations across the country are calling for the government to take urgent action after a petition to change 'dangerous dogs' legislation reached 10,000 signatures.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home will join other dignitaries at a special memorial service to pay tribute to a roll call of heroic British dogs who have served in wars around the world.
A new dog ward for canine cancer patients was officially opened at the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals by Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal last week.
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Veterinary associations have strongly welcomed moves to tighten up the rules on dog breeding in Wales with the publication of the proposed Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2011.
Mary Bale, 45, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after she admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a cat which she dumped in a wheelie bin.
The Bella Moss Foundation (BMF) has launched a Human to Animal MRSA Advice Service: a unique online resource for veterinary professionals, as well as pet owners and carers.
