Category: Cruelty to dogs

  • When to rescue a distressed dog from a hot car.

    Every year for as far back as I can remember, and that’s a long time, dog owners have continued to ignore all advice about leaving their dogs in cars. It is not a fair or sensible action in any circumstance, but particularly reckless and thoughtless on hot and humid days. A recent survey in 2017…

  • The social media fad for colourful cat and dog claws.

    The social media fad for colourful cat and dog claws.

    Animals or Toys? A couple of years ago there was some controversy when a UK animal charity spoke out about the use of dog and cat claw covers as a fashion statement by many pet owners. It was apparently an increasing fad which many felt unnecessary and detrimental to the animal, while others could see…