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Articles tagged with: pets
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes introduction of compulsory microchipping of cats in England
BVA has welcomed new legislation laid in Parliament yesterday (13 March) to introduce compulsory cat microchipping in England, but reiterated concerns that the move may exacerbate ongoing issues with access to database records.
When times are tough, we must ensure renters with pets have somewhere to go Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
When times are tough, we must ensure renters with pets have somewhere to go
Battersea’s Pet Friendly Properties campaign is encouraging collaborative solutions to ensure all tenants can access the joys of pet ownership.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets respond to shocking BBC Panorama investigation: Dogs, Dealers and Organised Crime
New, hard-hitting BBC Panorama and Disclosure investigations have revealed the links between organised crime and the breeding of dogs with extreme features. In light of these investigations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for urgent action on better enforcement and regulation of dog breeding and selling.
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By British Veterinary Association
Starting the year with a bang? Top tips from vets for keeping pets safe during New Year fireworks
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets warn pet owners to protect animals from toxic grit and other winter hazards as temperatures plunge
As temperatures plunge across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warning to animal owners to take measures to protect pets from a range of winter hazards which could lead to serious illness. Extended exposure to extremely cold weather and accidental ingestion of toxic grit and antifreeze are amongst the most concerning.
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By British Veterinary Association
Pet proof your Christmas and stay off Santa Paw’s naughty list
Animal lovers are being encouraged to keep their pets safe this festive season by pet proofing their Christmas, ensuring anything which may be mistaken for a tasty treat is out of paw’s reach. The warning comes as new research from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals four in five companion animal vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion over the 2021 Christmas period.
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By NOAH
New Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper will help pet owners – and pets

NOAH is pleased to welcome the publication of the new and highly-anticipated Government White Paper, ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’, which notably includes plans to legislate on removing a landlords ability to impose a blanket ban on keeping pets.
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By NOAH
Pandemic Pet Owners Facing Unprecedented Challenges
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives has been undoubtedly profound. Our ways of working, the economic pressures we face, and our new lifestyle habits – to name just a few – have been substantial, with some changes more permanent than others. But against this backdrop, there has been another key change to many of our lives: the introduction of a ‘pandemic pet’.
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By NOAH
NOAH endorses new report to support pets in rented accommodation
NOAH is delighted to welcome and endorse the new Heads for Tails! report published today by Co-Founder of AdvoCATS, Jen Berazi. The report, endorsed by more than 30 charities, landlord groups, housing associations and more, outlines key policy recommendations that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) could take forward to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets in the UK.
The Tenant Fees Act is forcing tenants to choose between their pet and a roof over their head
Communities
By Jennifer Berezai
The Tenant Fees Act is forcing tenants to choose between their pet and a roof over their head
Under the Tenant Fees Act, many landlords opt for blanket "no pets" bans in their contracts. The Act should be amended to allow landlords to stipulate that insurance policies which cover tenants for pet damage is held.
MPs Pressure Government To Overhaul Pets In Rental Homes Law After 1-in-5 Landlords Ban Animals
Communities
MPs Pressure Government To Overhaul Pets In Rental Homes Law After 1-in-5 Landlords Ban Animals
Exclusive: More than 30 MPs representing all major parties have signed a letter urging housing secretary Robert Jenrick to amend legislation to enable more tenants to live with pets.
Dog theft should be made a specific criminal offence
Home affairs
By Tim Farron MP
Dog theft should be made a specific criminal offence
There is no real deterrent to stop these criminals and no evidence that these crimes are taken seriously.
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Communities
By NOAH
NOAH Launches Campaign to Promote Pet Ownership for Renters
NOAH has launched a campaign ‘Securing the Right to Rent with Pets: Making One Health Housing a Reality’, to help improve access to pets for people living in rented or socially owned housing.
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Home affairs
By NOAH
Animal vaccination a priority post-pandemic, says NOAH, because #VaccinesWork
Today is World Animal Vaccination Day so NOAH has chosen today to launch this year’s #VaccinesWork campaign. A recent survey shows people know vaccination is good for animal health and that having healthy animals benefits us and our environment.