Latest articles by Sarah Elliott
Animal Welfare
England and Wales are now the only UK nations where anyone aged over 18 can buy, own, and use an air gun without any licence. Sadly, cats and wildlife are frequently the victims of horrific air gun attacks, often sustain…
Easter
Easter is coming and most of us will be looking forward to indulging in some chocolate, and maybe a hot cross bun (or three)! But these are tempting treats that must be kept out of reach for our dogs, as raisins and choc…
Cats
New legislation to introduce compulsory microchipping for cats will come into force in England on 10th June 2024. This follows the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, which was successful in bringing about…
Poisons and Hazards
Got big plans for your garden this year? I know I do, having just moved into a house where for the first time, I have a garden to get to grips with. I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and testing out my green f…
Cats
Neutering (the surgical act of castrating a male or spaying a female) is an important part of owning a cat, but it can seem a little mysterious to many cat owners. What exactly does getting your cat ‘done’ mean? Is it ri…
Breeding
Neutering (the surgical act of castrating a male or spaying a female) is viewed as the most humane way to control the feline population. With an estimated quarter of a million unowned cats living rough and with cat rescu…
