#Act4 Pets We published the Scottish Government national online consultation on fireworks Public consultation on banning fireworks in Scotland - Submit your opinion by 13 May 2019 30 October 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Animals have rich emotional lives, the ecologist argues. The evidence is “right in front of your eyes.” Carl Safina is certain your dog loves you 21 October 2019
#Act4 LabAnimals Following a shocking investigation by Cruelty Free International and SOKO Tierschutz showing cruelty to monkeys and dogs in the Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology (LPT) near Hamburg, our German member organisation Deutscher Tierschutzbund calls for the closure of the laboratory and for the implementation of the EU Directive. Cruel treatment of laboratory animals shows failure in the implementation of EU Directive 16 October 2019 Deutscher Tierschutzbund
#Act4 Pets Research on dogs has exploded in recent decades. Universities have opened canine cognition labs, and scientists have probed dogs' intelligence, behavior, biology and skills. What makes dogs so special and successful? Love! 2 October 2019
#Act4 Pets A study evaluating the public's ability to identify banned dog types in the U.K. finds that they have difficulty accurately identifying breeds, particularly Pit Bull Terrier types. Can the general public spot a ‘dangerous dog’? 27 September 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Dog welfare campaigns that tell people to be “responsible owners” don’t help to promote behaviour change, a new University of Liverpool report suggests. The problem with promoting ‘responsible dog ownership’ 24 September 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Horrific new footage from animal protection organization Open Cages shows domestic dogs and foxes neglected and starving at a Polish fur farm. Dogs found starving, neglected on fur farm 24 September 2019
#Act4 Pets 17 Member States and Switzerland have analysed websites suspected of non-compliance with legislation on online sales of cats and dogs. The online sale of dogs and cats is a growing market 23 September 2019
#Act4 Pets How many of them do you think gave us an answer? Yes, you’re right, NONE!!! Azerbaijan: Sign the petition against the mass killing of stray dogs 23 September 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Dogs and puppies have been found “neglected and starving” locked in outdoor cages at a Polish fur farm, investigators say. Dogs and puppies found ‘neglected and starving’ in cages at Polish fur farm 11 September 2019
#Act4 Pets As Healthy Aging Month is underway this September, Florida State University researchers have found the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults. The pet effect: Researchers find pets ease depression and loneliness after spousal loss 2 September 2019
#Act4 Pets Plant-based alternatives and pellets made of grubs are on sale in the UK. But do they pass the taste test? Paw diet: can vegan food and insect kibble really win over our pets? 31 August 2019