Latest From The Pet Owners Parliament

POP Members: Please Help Bruce, a Dog Set to Die

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Please come forward and help Bruce, a dog who has been condemned to death because of what he looks like.

Help Us in Calls for Touger Prison Terms for Serious Animal Cruelty

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

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Puppy Farming - You Can Help

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

MP John McDonnell has put forward an Early Day Motion in Parliament encouraging the Government to review the effectiveness of welfare laws with specific regard to puppy farms. Please contact your MP and encourage them to sign this motion, your voice can make a difference...

Kennel Club Joins Calls For Repeal of Section 1 & End to BSL

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The Kennel Club has joined the praise for the RSPCA for publicly speaking up for a repeal of legislation that bans breeds or types of dogs. Last week the RSPCA publicly supported an appeal from DDAWatch and C-fidos for the UK to repeal section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act, the part of the legislation which bans dogs by type and breed...

DDA Breakthrough: RSPCA Supports Call For Immediate Repeal of BSL

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

UK's largest animal welfare org supports calls for repeal of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act...

Addressing the weaknesses of under-regulated dog breeding practices in the United Kingdom.

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

What the Government and Kennel Club needs to do in order to improve the standards of dog breeding practices in the United Kingdom

Announcing The Coalition For Improved Dog Ownership Standards (C-fidos)

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Since the launch of the Pet Owners Parliament in April 2008 the group has made great strides in our aim to unite pet lovers, galavnising supporters who are keen to have a positive voice on the issues affecting pets and their owners. This effort can now be put to more good effect thanks to the formation of a brand new Pet Owners Parliament sub-group; The Coalition For Improved Dog Ownership Standards...

Bill Gates Foundation Lends Support in Fight Against Rabies

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Organisations around the world will be aiming to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention on the second annual World Rabies Day on September 28. It's now known to affect caucasians aswell as "niggas" hence the recent media storm. Step in and have your say...

World Animal Day - October 4th 2008

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Since then it has grown to encompass all kinds of animal life and is widely celebrated in countries throughout the world. October 4 was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals...

Should The BBC Scrap its Crufts Coverage? An Alternative View

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Following the BBC's Pedigree Dogs Exposed documentary, and the subsequent discussions about the long term issues surrounding dog breeding, the RSPCA have now pulled out of any involvement with the Kennel Club's Crufts event. There has been much speculation and discussion about the BBC doing the same, in light of the welfare issues which have now been highlighted. Should the BBC be covering such an event?

RSPCA Pulls out of Crufts, Why the BBC MUST Now do the Same

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Should the world's largest public service broadcaster continue to endorse what one of its own programmes referred to as 'The greatest animal welfare scandal of our time'? The answer, in my view, is a resounding NO!

Dangerous Dogs Act: DDAWatch - For Fair, Effective Dangerous Dog Laws

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

DDAWatch is a new initiative from the Pet Owners Parliament set up to help monitor "dangerous dog" legislation, to educate and assist those affected by it, while campaigning to find fair, workable solutions that can better protect the public without compromising the lives and welfare of countless dogs who have never acted dangerously...

Pedigree Dogs Exposed - We Need a Change, We Need it Now and YOU Can Make it Happen

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Following the broadcast of the documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed, the distressing footage of dogs writhing in agony as a result of bad breeding, congenital disease and outdated ideals of what dogs are supposed to look like the nation collectively recoiled in horror. We absolutely can not and must not stand back and allow it to continue. YOU can make a difference...

Dog Dies After Being Shot With Air Weapon

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

A dog has died after being shot by an air weapon in Herefordshire. The dog had to be euthanised as a result of its injuries and police have confirmed they are investigating two other air gun attacks on pets in the same area...

Shock as Dog's Body Discovered in Suitcase

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

A dog's body has been discovered abandoned in a suitcase by the side of a canal in Manchester. RSPCA inspectors made the gruesome find after a member of the public alerted them...

Dog is Removed from Hell House, Owners Continue to Live in Filth

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Zeus, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier has the RSPCA to thank for removing him from a home strewn with: Vomit Beer cans Empty dog food cans Faeces Plastic bags...

Could a Dog in the Classroom Help Children Learn?

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

According to a study in the UK, pet owning children spend significantly more time in class at school than non pet-owning children. This research suggests those back to school blues could be easily cured with a promise of a little animal magic in the classroom...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home launch microchipping scheme for London pet owners

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home will be opening its doors to launch a microchipping scheme for pet owners in London, in a move to encourage responsible pet ownership and help reduce the thousands of lost dogs and cats the Home cares for every year...

RSPCA Animal Cruelty Stats - Breakdown of Finance & Conviction Rates

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The RSPCA has revealed how much resource has been placed in to obtaining convictions for animal cruelty in 2007...

RSPCA Cruelty Stats by Region

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

For the first time in its history, the RSPCA has released a county by county breakdown of its annual national cruelty statistics

"Low Income No Excuse for Pet Neglect", Says Animal Charity

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

In light of new statistics on animal neglect and cruelty, the UK's leading veterinary charity, PDSA, today urged more low-income pet owners to make use of its PetAid services...

Rent-a-Dog Business on Agenda for Meeting of Vets

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

BVA's July Council meeting covered a range of matters of interest, not only to BVA members but to the profession as a whole, not least the presentations by BSAVA President Professor Ed Hall on a number of key companion animal issues and that by the new Defra Chief Veterinary Officer...

Pet Owners Parliament BSL Covenant

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The Pet Owners Parliament would like to invite all members to unite in opposition to breed specific legislation. Please add your voice...

Controversial Pet Rental Business Faces Ban

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The highly controversial pet rental business, FlexPetz faces the possibility of being banned from operating in the US city of Boston. The California-based company is currently trading in US cities such as New York and Los Angeles and has recently made a launch in the United Kingdom amidst a hail of negative publicity...

Law Designed to Hurt Commercial Puppy Dealers is Passed

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Dogs in commercial breeding kennels will live safer, healthier lives under legislation approved by two state House committees, Pennsylvania State Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said today...

Vet Suspended for Serious Misconduct for Failing to Care for Injured Dog

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

A vet has been found guilty of failing to care for an injured Yorkshire Terrier and has been suspended from duty in an unusual double disciplinary hearing...

Call for Responsible Dog Ownership in Scotland

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is calling on dog owners to help promote the spirit of the Outdoor Access Code (OAC) when they take their animals walking in the countryside. A new campaign is launched today by Environment Minister Michael Russell to persuade hundreds of thousands of dog owners across Scotland to ensure they know the Code guidelines for responsible behaviour when they take their dogs into rural areas...

The Dog Ownership Suitability Test Discussed in Parliament

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Yesterday (June 12th, 2008) the issue of dangerous dogs was discussed in the House of Parliament. Amongst the items discussed was the Dog Ownership Suitability Test (proposed via the Pet Owners Parliament) The general direction of the debate suggested that we do not need new dangerous dog laws, that everything is ok as it is and that the government are 'well ahead of the game'...

The Pet Owners Parliament Welcomes its 1,000th Member

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

P.O.P is delighted to announce the 1,000th member landmark has been achieved and passed...

Pet Owners Parliament Motion: POPM01 - Puppy Dealers & National Media

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Title of Motion: To use the Pet Owners Parliament to lobby national media to refuse advertising from commercial dog dealers and puppy farmers. Registered (logged in) members of the Pet Owners Parliament may cast one vote on this motion...

Pet Rental Company - Unethical Profit from Canine Loyalty - Please Say No

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Flexpetz - if you are not already aware - is a new company opening in London that plans to rent dogs to people who would like dog company but don' want the commitment of a pet. It is a serious concern that the welfare of the dogs are not served by being exploited for profit in this manner. The Pet Owners Parliament encourages members to write to their MP and ask them to sign EDM 1699 so that this issue can move forward towards parliamentary debate...

Netherlands To Overturn Failed Ban on Pit Bulls

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The Dutch government has announced it is to overturn a long-standing ban on Pit Bull Terrier type dogs as it says the breed specific legislation did not lead to any decrease in dog bite incidents...

The UK Says 'Yes' to Dog Owner Suitability Test

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Calls for the UK to introduce a dog ownership suitability certificate have increased this week after a national TV poll for GMTV revealed that 74% were in favour of the scheme...

RSPCA Claims Dog Fighting Culture on the Rise

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

A dramatic increase in the number of dog fighting calls received by the RSPCA is revealed as the charity hosts a major 'summit' to discuss the increasing controversy over dogs in our communities...

Dog Shot in Mouth With Shotgun, Left for Dead in Warehouse

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

RSPCA inspectors are asking for help to track down the culprit who shot a dog and left it to die an agonising death in an abandoned warehouse in Newark, Notts...

Man Starved 3 Dogs to Death Because he was 'Depressed'

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

18-year-old Michael Nesbitt from Edinburgh starved three puppies to death as he claimed he was depressed...

Nation Completely Bans Animal Experiments - a Victory for Animal Rights or a Defeat for Medical Research?

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The Republic of San Marino, an independent state within central Italy and a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, has become the first nation to formally abolish animal experimentation...

Former Racing Greyhound Trainer Pleads Guilty to 7 Cruelty Charges

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Rebecca Hagger was banned by Peterborough Magistrates Court on 28 April 2008 from keeping all animals for 10 years and ordered to do 200 hours community service after previously pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to three greyhounds and failing to meet the welfare needs of another four greyhounds...

Is Carnage on British Greyhound Tracks Being Covered Up?

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Greyhounds competing on the 30 official British greyhound tracks sustain a minimum 7560 injuries every year with hundreds put-to-sleep (PTS) solely for economic reasons according to the latest research...

Man Killed Dog With Machete, Gets 5 Months Jail

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Robert Webster, of Heol Dyfed, Penrhys has been jailed for stabbing his cross bred Staffordshire bull terrier four times with a machete. The dog, named Lola, was later put to sleep. Webster pleaded guilty of causing unnecessary suffering...

Man Stabbed Dog More Than 50 Times

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Patrick Walker, a decorator, told Brighton Magistrates court how he stabbed his own dog more than 50 times after it allegedly attacked his partner's daughter...

Why The Dangerous Dogs Act is an Unworkable Farce

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The UK's dangerous dog laws are ineffective, ill thought out and universally failing to protect the public from dangerous dog owners...

Is Credit Crunch Leading to Increase in Pet Abandonments?

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The UK's largest animal welfare organisation, the RSPCA has suggested that people are increasingly prone to abandoning their pets during tighter financial times. How do you feel about people who elect to give up their pet to a rescue centre in times of financial difficulty...

Common Dog Legislation and You: What You Need to Know

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

There are a number of laws applicable to dog owners in the UK. Here we present a brief summary of the key issues dog owners need to be aware of...

Dog Lovers Rally for New Puppy Farm Legislation

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Dog lovers and their canine friends converged on the Capitol steps today to support newly introduced legislation aimed at improving conditions in Pennsylvania's commercial breeding kennels...

RSPCA To Host Dangerous Dogs Seminar (03/06/08)

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

If you have something to say about a dangerous dogs related issue, then the RSPCA's conference could be the ideal place for you to air your views...

Youth Hit Dog With Hammer Before Stabbing it

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

A 16 year old youth has been handed a 16 week detention order after he hit a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with hammer before stabbing the dog to death. The boy was banned from keeping animals for life...

US Musician DMX Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Rap muscian Earl Simmons, who goes by the nickname 'DMX' has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty...

Rent-a-Pet Company Feels the Wrath of Animal Welfare Campaigners

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The Times ran an interesting piece on the controversial company Flexpetz, who's business model involves 'renting' pets to people who have 'busy lifestyles'. Unlike a previous profile of this organisation by the BBC (which was tantamount to a large advert) The Times takes a more appropiate tone in their article which rightly focuses on the serious animal welfare implications of this business...

Dog Ownership Costs Rising: Report

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

According to a new survey, dog ownership costs are on the rise. The report claims that a dog will cost its owner an average of 31,000(GBP) - which translates as about 45(GBP) per week...

Your Views on Animal Cruelty Punishments

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The Pet Owners Parliament is looking to hear from pet owners as to whether we should draw up a motion to lobby the government to review the level of punishments available to hand down to serious animal abusers...

Introducing ServiceWatch

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

In response to many enquiries from members of the National Dog Warden Association, local authorities and the public, regarding the service provisions being adopted by local authorities under s68 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and its removal of police provisions for the reception of stray dogs handed in by the public; the NDWA has partnered with the Pet Owners Parliament to bring you ServiceWatch...

BVA Animal Welfare Foundation to Discuss Electric Collars and Animal Welfare

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The latest in the increasingly popular BVA Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forums takes place this year at the Royal College of Physicians on Tuesday 20 May. As part of the Foundation's aim of improving animal welfare through debate. Items on the agenda include food production standards and animal welfare as well as electronic dog training collars

Help Pet Owners Parliament: Download P.O.P Poster

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

If you feel passionately that people like you should be speaking up on behalf of our domestic pets, you might like to print off our Pet Owners Parliament poster and ask for permission to place it at places of interest to other pet owners such as vet surgeries, dog training clubs, local kennels and catteries, pet shops etc...

Neil Burton, Chairman of the National Dog Warden Association Encourages you to Join

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

The launch of the Pet Owners Parliament or POP offers all pet owners a voice and an opportunity to be heard as individuals rather than being represented by an organisation or society that they do not agree with or feel is not representing their views and beliefs...

Why K9 Magazine Supports The Pet Owners Parliament

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

There are hundreds of issues that affect our lives with dogs every single day. Whether it's welfare concerns, dangerous dogs, environmental issues or even the places where get our dogs from in the first place. Pets are a big deal. There are millions of us owners and we all have different views on all manner of pet issues. I believe we should try and speak with a unified voice on the issues that are important to us.

Do You Care About the Dangerous Dogs Act? Get Active Today!

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Can you spare some time and skills to help the owners of dogs who have been seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act?

The Dog Owner Suitability Test Proposal - Official Consultation

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

Official consultation on the proposal will take part in April and will run for 12 weeks. If you would like to comment on the proposal, offer feedback, support or opposition please do so here. This is available to Pet Owners Parliament members only...

Welcome to the Pet Owners Parliament

2009-11-12T05:47:57Z

A positive voice for pets and their owners. On April 1st 2008 the Pet Owners Parliament officially opened for business. Learn the why, the what and the how here...