Archive for the ‘DEFRA’ Category

“Dangerous Dogs”

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Hardly had Dublin City Council had time to let the ink from its ancient quill pen dry, than somebody with perhaps an eye for publicity saw fit to jump on the bandwagon. (more…)

Not Rearing Pigs

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

The following copy of a letter was forwarded to me today, and I laughed so much that I thought it was worth publishing it here. I congratulate the author and hope anyone who reads it here will enjoy it too! (more…)

Staffie to France? Non!

Monday, January 29th, 2007

Last summer, we had a very successful camping holiday in France accompanied by our Staffie Cross, which I wrote about here (Click to read)

We have now been informed that our lovely furry friend is considered to be a dangerous breed and will not be allowed into France. (more…)

Wales Air Ambulance

Friday, January 12th, 2007

One of our favourite charities is the Welsh Air Ambulance (more…)

Animal Welfare Act

Saturday, November 11th, 2006

Congratulations to the Powers That Be for seeing sense at long last!

On November 8th, the Animal Welfare Bill finally received Royal Assent. This is very good news because (more…)

RSPCA Volunteers

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

As volunteer animal ambulance drivers at Llys Nini Animal Rescue Centre, we regularly transport a variety of animals to and from the local vet.
This entails going in and out of the centre’s vast grounds at hours when the centre is closed to the public, early in the morning and late in the evening. (more…)