Why Elmo’s Story Needs Telling
There are some stories that must be told. Elmo’s is one of them and I’m certain it will both break and warm the hearts of those who read it. And read it I hope...
There are some stories that must be told. Elmo’s is one of them and I’m certain it will both break and warm the hearts of those who read it. And read it I hope...
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...
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...
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...
I was a little surprised last week to be contacted by Tom Burrington, Assistant Editor of Dog World magazine, with compliments about this blog post. My surprise came as the facts in it are...
There’s recently been an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the UK government’s consultations into the breeding, selling and welfare of animals. Reading the submissions what’s clear is that all the major organisations know...
Christmas present shopping for many people will include buying a new pet. Some will be bought as surprise gifts, others will be planned purchases involving the whole family. Like it or not, when it...
At Pup Aid I met many people, some for the first time, some old friends, and some I’d wanted to meet having found out something interesting from their blogs, and social media. Twilight Bark...
In recent weeks, campaigners against puppy farming and commercially driven dog breeding have been upping their efforts to convince the buying public not to buy pets at this time of year. Those, like me,...
There’s been a lot of controversy in recent days following a Daily Mail article with the headline “Anger as charities sell off rescue cats at giant pet superstores after years of campaigning against the sale of...