The real consequences of the ban Defra UK as RSPCA (England & Wales) seeing abandonments rising & strays increasing & we have 276 dogs over capacity already telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/0…

Puppy farmers caused 'unimaginable misery' after selling sick dogs. i.stv.tv/40nDZ25

The analysis of responses to our consultation on proposed changes to ban snaring and increase Scottish SPCA 🐾 's powers has been published. Over 5,000 responses were received, with over 70% backing for the proposals. More: bit.ly/3shtGA3

Following the announcement that XL bully type dogs will be banned from 31st December, Blue Cross UK are urging the UK Government to consider the impact this ban is going to have on pet owners, animal charities and vets. Take action and contact your MP: bit.ly/3R13145

We’re delighted Scottish Government Minister Gillian Martin has today announced her intent to push for a full ban on the use of snares. After years of debate, this is a big step in acknowledging snares are indiscriminate and can cause horrendous suffering to animals caught on them.

The Scottish SPCA is delighted and fully supports the decision by Minister Gillian Martin to ban snares with no exceptions under licence with her stage 2 amendment, finally recognising that snares are indiscriminate and can cause immense suffering. Well done. Gillian Martin

I held her head as she slipped away. Thanks to vets for all their care. Fishing tackle can have such a devastating effect on wildlife.

A truly well deserved award.

Libby, nothing to blush about, truly well deserved. Could not have gone to a more worthy recipient.

Across the profession we are agreed we need new contemporary Vet Surgeons Act.

And ear cropping

Richly deserved.

Old news is still good news.

"Take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse." This is a challenging time for vet teams. Take a look at our practical #RespectYourVetTeam toolkit to help protect colleagues and report any serious concerns to the police ➡️ ow.ly/9NK050QobaP bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…

Sad indeed Freda had been a shining light for decades and will be missed in her well earned retirement.

We are delighted that Stage 1 of the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill debated in Scottish Parliament today has been passed! Well done Christine Grahame MSP. We will continue to support you as we all seek to establish a more responsible & informed approach to buying, selling and transferring of dogs.

The deadline is fast approaching. XL Bully dog owners have until 31 July to apply for an exemption certificate so they can continue to keep and legally own their dogs. Otherwise, you’ll be committing a criminal offence. Apply here: gov.scot/publications/x…

Richly deserved, you are a credit to the noble profession,

Puppy farmer admits human trafficking at Perthshire kennels thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts…

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