Mabel’s Magical Afternoon
“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” ~ Henry David Thoreau The other day I received a message from a friend which, with...
Janetta Harvey Author, Blogger and Campaigner
If You Do This One Simple Thing You Can Change Lives
So many times we wonder what we can do to make a difference to dogs. For us to have any impact on the puppy industry seems so daunting. But, here’s one simple thing that...
Leave Loopholes And Nothing Changes For The Dogs
In my last blog I raised niggling worries I have about legislation which only focuses on the last stage of the puppy market chain – the point of sale. As US states and cities...
Has A Decade Of Bans Changed Anything For Breeding Dogs?
With the UK set for a General Election in June it’ll be interesting to see how animal welfare features in party manifestos. When the Conservative party came to power two years ago I feared...
The Hows And Whys Of Dog Sourcing – Dogs Trust New Research
Recently I met with Dogs Trust in London to find out more about their work with dogs rescued from the puppy trade and to discuss how the charity best sees the way ahead to...
It’s the Politics Of The Here And Now
Emotions run high when it comes to campaigning against puppy farming and the breeding and sale of puppies. Many who devote their lives to ending an industry that’s soaked in suffering do so with...
A Kennel Club Masterclass in Mockery Making
Last week I asked which way the Kennel Club will go when it comes to introducing mandatory health testing. This, in specific relation to their registered Cavalier King Charles spaniel breeders, as health campaigners handed...
Which Way Will The Kennel Club Go?
Today sees the opening of what the Kennel Club claim is the ‘world’s largest dog show’ – Crufts. It probably is. In which case it’s a great chance for the Kennel Club to demonstrate...
Will Kennel Club Ban Breeder Who Killed Puppies?
Crufts week. It’s not started well. The other day a friend sent me a newspaper article with a headline about a ‘Crufts Winning Breeder’ that made my stomach churn. I reluctantly opened the link...
Maya Makes People’s Book Prize Finals
Last week saw my latest book, ‘Saving Maya’, reaching the People’s Book Prize finals. I’m absolutely delighted – and touched – by the incredible comments from readers who have got the book this far...