Tigger Club News Articles
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill
Stage: Awaiting Committee Stage
Last updated: 6 March 2024
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Thornborough Henges finally reunited
One of Britain's most significant prehistoric monuments ,the Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire, are now finally reunited.
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Grey seals at Orford Ness Nature Reserve
National Trust rangers at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve in Suffolk are celebrating the birth of over 130 grey seal pups this winter.
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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill
Stage: Awaiting second reading
Last updated: 26 February 2024
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Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire
Control Status: In Force
Last updated: 14 February 2024
Case number: AIV 2024/01
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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill
Stage: Awaiting Committee Stage
Last updated: 5 February 2024
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Home Run Hounds increase branches.
Home Run Hounds are proud to announce that as of Jan 1st 2024, we became three branches.
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Pets (Microchips) Bill
Stage: Awaiting second reading
Last updated: 1 February 2024
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Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill
Stage: Awaiting Second Reading
Last updated: 23 January 2024
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Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill
Stage: Awaiting Second reading
Last updated: 8 January 2023
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Animals and sleep
After a particularly long nap, I wondered if all animals sleep and if so , how long do they sleep for.
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Dangerous Dogs (Licensing) Bill
Stage: Awaiting second reading
Last updated: 13 December 2023
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Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill
Stage: awaiting second Reading
Last updated: 12 December 2023
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Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill
Stage: Awaiting second reading
Last updated: 12 December 2023
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Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill
Stage: Awaiting Second Reading
Last updated: 8 December 2023
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Bluetongue
Near Cantley, Broadland, Norfolk
Control Status: In Force
Last updated: 8 December 2023
Case Number: BTD 2023/10-11
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Bluetongue
Near Canterbury Kent
Control Status: In Force
Last updated: 4 December 2023
Case Number: BTD 2023/01
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Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting Second reading
Last updated: 2 November 2023
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Pets (Microchips) Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting second reading
Last updated: 2 November 2023
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Pets (Theft and Importation) Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting second Reading
Last updated: 2 november 2023
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Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting Committee Stage
Last updated: 31 October 2023
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Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting second reading
Last updated: 31 October 2023
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Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting second Reading
Last updated: 30 October 2023
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NE Dog Wash have added another of their self service dog wash to another location throughout the North East.
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Pupdates from Parliament
On the 18th of September 2023 the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill was given Royal Assent and is now an Act.
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Animal Welfare (Low Welfare Activities) Abroad Act 2023
Last updated: 21 September 2023
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Import of Dogs Bill
Stage: Fell awaiting Second Reading
Last updated: 2 November 2023
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Restoring peatlands to tackle climate change
Thousands of hectares of peatlands from the Great North Bog to the Norfolk Broads are set to be restored.
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Nature in September
There is a lot of activity going on with wildlife in September.
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Tess, Rufus and Minnie in the kitchen
Bacon, Banana and Peanut Butter Frozen Yoghurt
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National Maritime and Coastal Wildlife Code Launched
On the 24th of May 2023 the national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code was launched.
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Shark Fins Act 2023
The Shark Fins Bill was given Royal assent on the 29 June 2023, which meant it is now a law and renamed the Shark Fins Act 2023.
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Avian Influenza Scotland - latest update
4th July 2023 - catch up on the latest update from Scotland
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Avian Influenza Wales - latest update
4 July 2023 - catch up on the latest update from Wales
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Coronation gardens for food and nature
On the 24th of June 2023 a new initiative was launched that which pays tribute to His Majesty, King Charles III’s long-standing commitment to the natural world and the environment.
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Tess, Rufus and Minnie in the kitchen
Sushi - Salmon Nigiris, Tuna Roll and Cucumber Maki
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DogFender
I heard about this brand new product. So I reached out a paw to the company for an exclusive interview. Murphy the Border Terrier was happy to be interviewed.
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Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill
Stage: Time ran out: Bill Withdrawn
Last updated: 14 June 2023
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Tess and Rufus in the kitchen
Banana, Blueberry and Peanut Butter Pupcakes - Makes 15
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Visiting nature reserves, historic monuments, buildings and other places of interest can be great a great day out.
When visiting these sites it is important to stick to the rules and official paths or trails.
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Treats2sit4 cheer4
In October 2022 Treats2sit4 had to cease production of their fabulous natural treats, due to the spiraling cost of raw materials and energy bills.
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Gardeners are being encouraged to experiment with a new look lawn in 2023 for the benefit of wildlife and also the wider environment.
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Avian Influenza England - latest update
18th April 2023 - catch up on the latest update from England
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Avian Influenza Northern Ireland - latest update
18th April 2023 - catch up on the latest update from Northern Ireland
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Scottish wildcats to be released
There are wildcats already living in the Cairngorms, but they are on the brink of extinction.
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Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No 2) Bill
Stage: The Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further
Last updated: 20 march 2023
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The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. It normally falls around December the 21st each year in the northern hemisphere and around June 21st in the southern hemisphere.
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Starling Murmurations
From around Late November and early December is when we can all start of seeing probably nature’s greatest air show, the starling murmurations.
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Hares (Close Season) Bill
Stage: Bill withdrawn on the 16 November 2022
Last updated: 16 November 2022
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Fireworks season starts again
The age-old discussion of fireworks is here again. Some humans love them, and some humans and animals fear them.
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JR Pet Products
Early on Sunday the 18th of September 2022 they had a large fire break out at their Llandovery site.
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Product Review
EvaCHILL - An Ultraportable Evaporative Air Cooler.
Repawter: Doris
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Bison released into the countryside in the UK
In July this year European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods in Kent.
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David Attenborough is to present a new five episode series about the wildlife in the UK.
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Crowd Funded Hen Harriers
Hen Harrier Action and the RSPB partnered up to learn more about one of the UKs rarest birds of prey, The Hen Harrier, with the support of a public crowdfunder appeal.
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Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022
Last updated: 10 August 2022
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They goat themselves a job
Goat a load of North Norfolk District Council’s latest recruits.
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NE Dog Wash have added another of their self service dog wash to another location throughout the North East.
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Encore is recalling Beef Selection in Gravy multipack dog food because the Beef Steak with Potatoes in Gravy tin, within the multipack, may contain small pieces of metal.
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - July2022
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - June 2022
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This year’s Great North Dog Walk was due to happen on Sunday the 5th of June.
Unfortunately due to recent surgery, ill health, pandemic and lack of sponsorship, the founder and event organiser, Tony Carlisle has had to cancel this year’s event.
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Five landmark nature recovery projects launched.
On the 26th May 2022 The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that five landmark nature recovery projects launched to protect wildlife and improve public access to nature.
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - May 2022
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - April 2022
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Polar bear named Brodie
A polar bear born in December at the Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore has been named.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are seeking your views on potential changes to microchipping legislation.
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Sneyd's Wonderfeeds Ltd are recalling some dog food products because salmonella has been found in one of the ingredients..
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Republic of Munchery Limited are recalling some dog food products because salmonella has been found in one of the ingredients..
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - March 2022
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100 years of Dick King-Smith
Walker Books will be publishing A Pig Called Lollipop
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Dogs Choice UK is recalling some dog food products because salmonella has been found in the products.
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - February 2022
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Nature in February
There is a lot of activity going on with wildlife in February.
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Sickness Bug
There is currently a sickness bug going around that is affecting dogs.
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - January 2022
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Barn Owls
The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widespread of all species of birds
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Monkfield Nutrition is recalling all batches of frozen feeder mice due to salmonella.
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - December 2021
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Other news from Parliament
On the 19th of November 2021 The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill was amended to include decapods crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs as sentient beings.
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Winter Checklist
As winter approaches you need to be reminding your humans to take a bit of time to think about you and how winter affects you.
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Over doing the festive celebrations
As the festive season approaches there is a lot of excitement in the air.
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Fireworks - A survival guide
A lot of animals are frightened at even the thought of fireworks.
Here is a guide to help those animals.
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What's hot and what's not in furshion this month
Royal Cheshire Show - October 2021
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Nature in November
There is a lot of activity going on with wildlife in November.
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - October 2021
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What's hot and what's not in furshion this month
Royal Cheshire Show - October 2021
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Seabirds washing up on the UK's North East coast
There has been numerous reports and sightings of dead sea birds, mainly guillemots, being found on the coast and washed up on the North East beaches of Scotland and England.
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Salmonella Outbreak in Certain Feeder Rodents
Anyone that purchases feeder rodents for their animals need to take care as a Salmonella outbreak is linked to certain feeder rodents
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Pupdates from Parliament
Catch up on the current Bills going through Parliament - September 2021
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The Wags (& company) are back!
Wag and Company are finally able to go out and about to visit their elderly friends in the North East of England again.
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What's hot and what's not in furshion this month
Sunnishine - August 2021
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Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is recalling certain types of frozen raw dog food because of the presence of salmonella in the products.
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Natural Instincts Ltd Pet Food Recall
Natural Instinct Ltd is recalling several dog food products containing duck because salmonella has been found in the products.
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What' hot and what's not in furshion this month
Paris Furshion week - July 2021
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Rescuing the rescuers - easing the pane!
JR Pet Products Ltd come to the rescue of Greyhound Rescue Wales after a shop window was broken
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Canine Megaesophagus Week
It is canine Megaesophagus Awareness Week 25th July to 1st August 2021
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From lazy greys to lively lurchers..
there’s something for every hound in the Tweed Valley
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Fold Hill Foods Pet Food Recall
On the 15th of June 2021 Fold Hill Foods is recalling several of its cat food products because there is concern on the safety of the products listed below.
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Pet theft task force
Since lockdown there has been an increase in price of pets. Most of which is probably due to more humans deciding to purchase or adopt a pet during lockdown.
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What's hot and what's not in furshion this month
BREAKING NOOS! - June 2021
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Repawter Duke
- June 2021
This is about my trip to Cragside National Trust, Northumberland.
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Repawter Duke
- June 2021
This is about my visit to Micah's Tearooms and my review
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Recently while watching human breakfast television, a human ‘expert’ was discussing pets in their homes and their carbon footprint.
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What's hot and what's not in furshion this month
Collars - May 2021
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Living the Dream. A taste of independence
Most of us dream of having our own business and being our own boss.
If nothing else, this lockdown has given everyone the rare opportunity to glimpse into the world of having their own business.
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Easter time means chocolate.
It will soon be Easter weekend, in April this year, which means the start of warmer weather and longer adventures with our humans.
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Floyd's Furshion Focus
What's hot and what's not in furshion this month
Introduction - April 2021
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Repawter Duke
- April 2021
This is about my trip to Shugborough Estate national trust, Staffordshire.
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Elaine's Golden Paste Recipe
Elaine tried making me some golden paste a few months ago for a trial.
You know what pals, it's helped a bit and I have a tiny amount in each meal and some glucosamine tablets, doggy ones of course.
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As the UK prepares to get up and running again after the lockdown, will staycations be the new vacations for everyone?
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Light at the end of the lockdown? The government has published a four step roadmap to ease restrictions across England to get everyone back to a more normal way of life.
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Mars Petcare UK Pet Food Recall
On the 15th of January 2021 Mars Petcare UK is recalling several of its dog food products because they may contain high levels of vitamin D.
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Keep Tigger's newspaper going
As you all know (or may not know if you are a new reader) I am not a professional writer, repawter or newshound.
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There has always been a problem with animal theft and most of us are aware of it and take a lot of precautions to prevent it.
Due to the covid lockdown there has been an increased demand for puppies and kittens.
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) , strains H5N1 and H5N8, has been confirmed in several areas throughout the UK.
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both wild and captive birds in the UK.
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Touch Training
The type of touch training I mean is the ability of your human to touch or inspect you closely without you flinching or trying to dodge away.
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In April 2018, Defra updated the Code of Practice for the welfare of cats (the Code) for England with the collaboration of Cats Protection and others. They now wish to make the microchipping of cats compulsory.
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Honey bees contribute directly to local food production and make a very important contribution, through pollination, to crop production and the wider environment.
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Doris the lurcher here on a roving report. Well, roving as far as Elaine's volunteering at Sussex Homeless Support.
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Let's finish 2020 with a smile
So that everyone could finish this year with a smile, I found some bizarre laws. BOL!
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Wallabies in the UK
After seeing a video of a wallaby bouncing along a road on social media recently, so I did some researched to see if anyone had lost one.
I was really surprised at what I found.
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Current Bills under discussion in UK Parliament
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.
The current law states that any human found guilty of animal cruelty can face up to six months in prison.
The Government is reviewing the proposal to change it so that humans found guilty will face up to five years in prison.
The second reading was heard in the House of Commons on the 23rd October 2020.
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Barking is always a strange subject with humans.
They expect us to be totally silent, yet they bark to other humans all of the time. They call their barks speaking, but it is the same thing.
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IREENUO Dog Stroller
Repawter: Fred Woods
My pawrents bought me a ‘Fred Mobile 2020’ from the jungle website and whilst I was being pushed around in it, I thought I would do a review.
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Bug Bakes Food Launch
They are launching a nutritious, cold pressed eco food for your dog!
Bug Bakes, a Scottish business, is placing their paw print into reducing environmental impact of pet food and treats.
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Food aggression/possession
Let me tell you of my first few days of finding my sofa here and what my human did.
First of all neither myself nor my human are experts, I am only sharing my experience. If it helps someone then great, if not then it was an interesting article to read.
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Crayfish plague at Crathorne
The Environment Agency has confirmed a case of crayfish plague in the River Leven at Crathorne, near Middlesbrough
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Growing Cats in the greenhouse
Repawter: Jessie ( a.k.a. Loonylankylegs)
Most humans grow plants, or veggies in their greenhouses, but not my human - she is pretty good at growing cats!
Yes, cats you heard right!
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Training - Possession with Toys
Although I am covering my possession with toys in this article, sometimes resolving toy possession can help with possession with other things..
What is toy possession? Toy possession is an extreme compulsion to grab and hold a toy or other object that can get that intense that you become aggressive due to your focus on the toy or object.
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Businesses re-opening after lockdown
Businesses are beginning to re-open after the lockdown. Here are some changes that businesses may have had to adapt as the new normal.
Not all businesses and services will be doing things exactly the same way, so always check before you visit.
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Face coverings for humans in England
Repawter: Tigger
From the 24th of July it became compulsory to wear masks or face coverings at certain times when out and about in England. Humans need to check what laws are applicable in their country.
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Compost Bin.
Some gardens have a compost heap or compost bin.
Why have a compost bin?
This is a great way to let garden waste, and some uncooked kitchen waste, rot down and provide new compost to use in the garden.
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Hedges, Fences and walls.
Most gardens have either a hedge, fence or a wall surrounding it.
Depending on who owns the hedge, there are several options to secure the area.
The first problem is to establish who owns the hedges, fences or walls surrounding your garden.
It is good to regularly check the perimeter of gardens for damage or entry/exit points that have started appearing..
Hedges are a bit harder to secure as they are a growing plant and will have natural holes and gaps everywhere.
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While interviewing ’Winston’ last month I realised there is a bit of confusion surrounding service dogs.
So I have done more research and am doing a follow up article about service dogs.
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GDPR - General Data Protection Regulations, it's everywhere and been mentioned by everyone
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Get your paws on a new children's book, Bobtastic Tails!
Book launch 27th May 2018
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What next...?
Well here I am. Two years down the road from where I started writing a little diary for my own amusement.
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The Day Dogs Broke Twitter
Ok perhaps Twitter was not really broken but it caused loads of issues.
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A Nice Walk on the Beach
As the weather warms up it is nice to go to the beach for a walk with your humans.
There are things you need to be careful of when walking on the beach.
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Dear Tigger.. I have a penchant for eating berries off garden plants which gets my Mum moving fast, arms in the air saying nooooo!
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Travelling in a vehicle
The point of vehicles is to get you from A to B. That is all there is to say, isn’t it?
Well no not really.
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Overdoing The Festive Celebrations
As the festive season approaches there is a lot of excitement in the air.
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PRODUCT RECALL !!
Recall date: 10th October 2017
Meloxaid 5mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats
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Dear Tigger.. M&D always tell me off for shouting & rushing at the hoover advert dog on tv. Don't they realise I am trying to protect them?
- from Hendon
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Dear Tigger.. at bedtime when it was raining heavily, I took one look at the rain when the back door was opened, and went for a pee on the living room rug.
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Check vehicles for cats.
Cats often crawl into vehicle’s engines and wheel arches to keep warm.
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Dear Tigger.. what should I do? Our Sammy won't let Mum clean his teeths. She brushes ours regularly. What do you suggest?
- from Toothless Kai
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Dear Tigger.. Dear Tigger, my favourite game is going outside at 2-3am to sniff around garden for at least 20 minutes, ignoring calls to go outside.
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Dear Tigger... my human keeps leaving
food out for me then is snot amused when I eats it all.
- Luvs Coco
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Dear Tigger... I know your newspaper is for animals but I am having problems with my dog stealing my food when my back is turned.
- a Human
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Dear Tigger.. I have started to farts a lot and they smell like fish.
I do snot eat fish so this do be strange.
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Dear Tigger.. what should I do?
My human is trying to make me
go out for a walk in the rain
- from Kai Whippet
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Dear Tigger.. my human keeps calling me back
when I am trying to have off lead zoomies
- from Dusty Greyhound
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Dear Tigger.. I have a new little fur sis
but I have to go to the vet when she gets her check ups.
Do you think I should protest?
- from Bertie Race
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The 7 C's of losing/finding an animal.
There may be a time where you are in a situation where you have lost or found an animal, so what should you do?
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Southeastern Railway puts itself in the doghouse
Southeastern Railway managed to put themselves in the doghouse due to some very unfortunate wording in their pet policy.
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CRGV (Alabama Rot)
Recent cases discovered in the UK
(last updated 9th April 2018)
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The Touch of Sight
I was not in the best of health as I could hardly see and knew I would not be the ‘ideal’ dog to get adopted.
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Animals used for Entertainment.
With the recent video that is doing the rounds on social media of what appears to be an animal mistreated for the sake of human entertainment.
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Baited food warning
This is directed to all furpals out there, not only dogs but cats too.
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Glossy leaflet warning.
There have been a few reports of dogs having their jaws glued shut due to a chemical reaction after they have chewed glossy leaflets.
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Product Recall - Loxicom 1.5 mg/ml
Product defect recall alert for Loxicom 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs manufactured by Norbrook Laboratories Ltd
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Winter paw care and safety
As winter approaches you need to be reminding your humans to take a bit of time to think about you and your paws.
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More than just a dog.
So many people that do not have dogs, or any animal do not understand the pure emotional bond their human's have with them.
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Secret Santa
I have an idea and suggestion for everyone to share with their humans.
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Fireworks - my view and suggestion
As I write this I am currently in day 10 of nightly fireworks. So I have decided to share my thoughts of fireworks, their sale and use.
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Microchipping, New Laws - UK
From 6th April 2016 in the UK is became compulsory for all dogs over 8 weeks old to be microchipped.
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Product Recall - Hills Cat Food Pouches
Some cat food pouches have been recalled.
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New Poop Bag rules - UK
Councils across the UK are starting to fine dog walkers £100 fines for not having poop bags.
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A new deadly disease is wiping out thousands of the UK's rabbits.
It is estimated 1.3 million pet rabbits are at risk from a mutated strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD-2).
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Toxic Algae found in Teeside Lake
ALERT!! Warning signs in place as toxic algae that can potentially kill dogs is found in Teeside Lake.
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Safety Tips for going out when it is hot and advice for heatstroke
A few things to remind your humans about when it is hot outside.
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Dogs left tied up outside shops
There has been more cases where humans leave us tied up outside shops etc.
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Dogs in hot cars - UK
First of all humans should not be leaving us dogs alone in cars at any time, but definitely not in hot weather.
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Dogs left in hot cars - Netherlands - Translated
Translated by me, so apologies for any translation mistakes.
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Dogs left in hot cars - USA
I contacted the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for information about dogs being left in hot cars.
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