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fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Dog owners now face unlimited fines under new laws aimed at protecting farm animals

The UK implemented stricter livestock protection laws increasing penalties for dog owners from £1,000 to unlimited fines, with police authority to detain dogs suspected of attacking farm animals.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on animal welfare: a timely reminder that cruelty is wrong | Editorial

England's animal welfare strategy aims to improve farm animal and pet welfare, protect wildlife, ban cruel practices, and phase in stricter slaughter and housing rules.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers defend most ambitious animal welfare strategy in generation' before publication UK politics live

Improved welfare for companion animals by: -Reforming dog breeding practices to improve health and welfare, preventing animals from becoming unwell and ending puppy farming -Consulting on a ban on the use of electric shock collars due to the possible harm to our pets -Considering the introduction of new licences for domestic rescue and rehoming organisations to ensure rescues have the right checks in place -Promoting responsible dog ownership to protect public safety
Environment
Pets
fromFortune
3 months ago

'You only hear about kind of the dead turkeys': Thousands of Americans have been rescuing turkeys instead of eating them since the 1980s | Fortune

Sanctuaries offer turkey adoptions as an alternative to Thanksgiving slaughter, providing donor-supported lifelong care, photos, certificates, and visits.
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