Animal Care

Dogs Homes

"Lack of oversight is putting animals at risk" - Dogs Trust calls for mandatory licensing of rehoming centres following a string of cruelty and neglect cases

  • 79% of people wrongly think rehoming centres are already subject to licensing and inspection
  • Currently, anyone can set up a rehoming centre, without experience or training
  • The UK's largest dog charity renews its call for action following a number of recent cruelty cases
  • Call is supported by Richard Holden, MP, who has introduced a Bill in the Commons
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Guinea Pig Forum

Guinea Pig Welfare Forum returns for 2025

Burgess Pet Care announces that the Guinea Pig Welfare Forum, the UK's first and only event of its kind, will return to Birmingham's Crown Plaza on Wednesday 10th September 2025.

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, the forum will again bring together guinea pig experts, veterinary practitioners, and animal welfare organisations to discuss key aspects of guinea pig...

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