March 31st, 2010 by Lianne
As previously mentioned owning a pet can be very expensive. You do not always realise what it takes to look after an animal in your home. I am talking about vet bills, food and toys and general living costs. It is not only the cost in money, but also the time that needs to be dedicated to your pets. Many people buy a pet and then end up not having the time to look after it properly. Before getting a pet, I would take plenty of time to gain an understanding of the impact it can have on your life, not only financially but also the amount of time spare time you have.
March 31st, 2010 by Sally
Many people are very keen to ensure they live a healthy life style, eat the right types of food and get the right amount of exercise to ensure they live long and fulfilling lives. Not everyone realises that this is just as crucial for pets. It appears that it is not only the British public which should be worried about the continued increase in obesity in recent years. Pet owners are responsible for ensuring pets in their care also follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to ensure they have a good quality of life. Recent research suggests that vets have reported that four in ten of four legged animals are now obese. How healty is your pet?
March 26th, 2010 by Peter
After insisting she had done nothing wrong seventy year old Virgina Wetzel was sentenced to six to 12 months in jail after being convicted of 25 counts of animal cruelty yesterday including twelve flea-ridden cats, nine dogs and four decomposing, mostly skeletal cats found in September.
The City seized and sealed the womans Port Richmond house and took 21 dogs and cats which she advised she had rescued from the streets. Waste piled six feet high was also removed from the premises.
Wetzel had been arrested in 2004 for similar charges. However this time the judge has barred her from owning any animals for fifteen years and ordered she pays the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals $32,304 as they were the ones who removed the animals and helped clear the house.
March 20th, 2010 by Peter
There has been a lot of controversy regarding electric collars for cats and dogs in the news this week, following the announcement that Wales is banning the use of them.
The collars which deliver an electric shock to the animal through their neck are used by pet owners across the UK to control their pets from miss-behaving. All the user has to do is push a button on a remote control in order for the shock to be delivered.
A variety of pet welfare groups have advised the devices, which can cost upwards of £100 pounds can cause unnecessary pain for cats and dogs and they have requested the ban be extended across the rest of Britain.
March 5th, 2010 by Sally
Last month it was brought to our attention how dangerous taking the dog out for a walk can potentially be!
A Spaniel chased a seagull off a ninety metre cliff near East Sussex and landed in the sea. It was a miracle that she survived. The dog suffered from only minor injuries but had to be rescued by the Royal National Lifeboat. The dogs owners called for help after seeing their pet swim for shore and hearing it bark.
The dog had landed in an area which was just deep enough for her fall to be cushion. She walked away suffering from a partially collapsed lung along with shock.
This should be a wakeup call for all dog owners, who take their dogs on walks near cliff edges. Keep them on their leashes and out of danger.
