March 2010 Archive

“Leave no Brownie Behind” by Sheila Ballen

I was not even sitting in the chair when I blurted out, “Can I take my dog with me?” That was my opening in my interview with the international nongovernmental ...

The Fresh Air Fund NEEDS host families for the Summer of 2010

Fresh Air children are boys and girls, six to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children on first-time visits are six to 12 years old and stay ...

No Need To Panic Over Rabies Threat, Says Vets

Vets are warning against widespread concern and panic after press reports that there will be a significant threat of rabies to the UK when rules for pet travel are harmonised ...

Tokyo Business School Pet Department Visit The Mayhew Animal Home

On Monday 15th March, over 40 students from the Pet Department at the Toyko Business School visited The Mayhew Animal Home in London to learn more about the practices and ...

PETA Advert Deemed ‘Offensive’ By The Kennel Club, Advertising Standards Authority Rejects Claim

Britons can expect to see a new PETA ad that targets dog breeders, popping up across the UK now that the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected a claim by ...

Gervais Beats Cameron In Radio Poll And Donates Funds To Mayhew Animal Home

Ricky Gervais has beaten Tory leader David Cameron in a radio poll. However, the Conservative boss – and dad-to-be – can take comfort in beating stars such as Ray Winstone ...

Pennsylvania Sets An Example With Puppy Farming…Rest Of The World Should Follow

Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today said that Governor Edward G. Rendell and his administration remain committed to putting in place regulations that serve the best interests of canines ...

Pets In Social Housing – New Guidelines Launched By Pet Advisory Committee

The Pet Advisory Committee (PAC), a coalition of animal welfare charities including Dogs Trust, PDSA and the RSPCA; veterinary organisations; and environmental health, local authority and trade organisations has launched ...

Supporting Our Wounded Heroes Now and Always

In 2005, U.S. Army Sergeant Tony Larson was wounded in Iraq. He lost his right leg below the knee, and suffered mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. After ...

Sign The Petition To Repeal Section 1 DDA 1991 – Breed Specific Legislation

Innocent dogs have died. Innocent dogs will continue to die. We should make a noise, make an impression on people, authorities and pretty much anyone who is willing to listen ...

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