Short updates from the marketplace: breeders and studs newly listed, the people and organisations we are working with — with links straight to their own sites — and animal welfare news from across the UK, added every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
An amendment to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act has strengthened the law on dogs attacking or chasing farm animals — giving police greater powers to investigate and tougher penalties for owners who let it happen.
Under the Renters' Rights Act, private tenants in England now have a legal right to request to keep a pet — and landlords can no longer unreasonably refuse. A quietly significant change for responsible ownership.
Kate Clapperton's Rippletrix Border Collies were the first breeder to join GenoVaq, and the partnership has grown into a full breeder profile, a puppy-foundation video library and a run of welfare writing under Kate's byline.