#GreenMSP @markruskell.bsky.social brought forward legislation that would ban the sport in Scotland.
Today’s vote on the issue came after the Senedd in Wales voted to ban the sport in a move hailed by campaigners as a landmark moment for #DogWelfare
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Promotional graphic for the UFAW Animal Welfare journal. A German Shepherd stands on a dry, grassy path with its tongue out. The top banner shows the UFAW logo with simple line illustrations of animals. A blue label in the bottom left reads ‘New Study’ with a magnifying glass icon.
NEW ARTICLE: Assessing the welfare of dogs surgically sterilized during single day free community pet clinics in Kampala Metropolitan area, Central Uganda
Authors: Zozianne Hoareau 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭.
Read the full article: https://ow.ly/E0QJ50YpFRL
#AnimalWelfare #DogWelfare
I know you're thinking, things can't possibly get any weirder...
But... have you heard about the new DOJ prioritization?? How could this be a deflection? How does the Homeland Security Secretary qualify? 🐕 #DOJ #dogwelfare #WTF
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@dogstrust.bsky.social
#Scotland Manifesto For Dogs, Then, Now, Always, sets out the key changes we want #ScottishParliament to make to improve #DogWelfare. Inspired by Scottish tradition of #handfasting highlights the special bond between people & their #dogs
www.dogstrust.org.uk/downloads/Do...
A wolf × Kangal hybrid is going viral shared like it’s something rare and exciting 🐺
But when you look past the hype, there are real welfare and ethical concerns that shouldn’t be ignored. We’ll be sharing our thoughts on this shortly.
#Kangal #AnatolianShepherd #DogWelfare #AnimalWelfare
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#CanineBehaviour
#LearningTheory
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#DogWelfare
#BalancedTraining
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#EvidenceBasedTraining
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Dogs deserve care, protection and respect 🐾. We need a centralised system tracking every dog from birth, holding breeders & owners accountable, ending abuse, abandonment and harmful breeding. Together, we can make responsible ownership the norm 🐶
#DogWelfare #UKPets
@markruskell.bsky.social
“I am delighted that the government is backing my bill but the parliamentary clock is ticking, and we must act now to ensure #GreyhoundRacing becomes history
#Greyhounds #DogWelfare
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Many thoughtful people ask why amputee dogs aren’t always in wheelchairs 🐾
If you’ve wondered too, here’s our explanation ⬇️
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Free to read but a subscription really helps the dogs 🙏 #DogWelfare #RescueDogs #AmputeeDogs
flip.it/G17W0d Christmas is dangerous for your dog without taking the right precautions. #christmas #dogs #dogfood #animalbehavior #pets #flipboardusergroup #dogwelfare #dog #petsatchristmas #blogger
Little Ozzy continues to be unaffected by the loss of her brother, which is such a relief
She’s eating well, playing, and showing great spirits. Nihat is keeping a very close eye on her to make sure she stays that way 🧡🐾
#RescueDog #DogWelfare #AnimalRescue
You really should check out Dog wise on substack. No politics, no drama, just engaging content published one woof at a time. Our next installment will be available this Friday, November 21st, 2025. See you there! #dog #dogwelfare #dogsofbluesky
#NewResearchAlert
"Gestational enrichment of commercial breeding dams (Canis familiaris) influences offspring behaviour" by Baqueiro-Espinosa et al.
Get the full paper here: www.applied-ethology.org/iqs/cpti.23/...
#dogbehaviour #enrichment #dogwelfare
🐕❤️ Stray dogs thrive when they’re free from kennels, more space, less stress, happier tails wagging! 🐾✨
Every dog deserves a chance to live in a kind, kennel-free environment. 🌿🏡
#KennelFree #HappyDogs #StrayDogLove #DogWelfare
Police dog with straight back
Show dog with crummed back
🇳🇴 Norway’s dog breeding shame 🇳🇴
Left: Police dog – healthy, strong
Right: Show dog – bred to suffer
@NKK #DogWelfare #BanCruelBreeding
#NewResearchAlert
"The impact of delaying behavior rehabilitation onset on fear and outcome measures in dogs in a shelter setting" by Collins et al.
Get the full paper here: www.applied-ethology.org/L_Sabei_et_a...
#shelterdog #dogbehaviour #dogwelfare
Ohio's new Senate Bill 232 is set to redefine how we understand veterinarians, animal rescues, shelters, and dog brokers, paving the way for better dog welfare!
Learn more here
#OH #CitizenPortal #AnimalRescue #VeterinaryDefinitions #DogWelfare
⚠️The new Northern Ireland pet travel provisions for pet travel between GB and NI are now in place. ⚠️
For more info visit: 👉 thekennelclub.org.uk/Brexit
#PetTravel #DogWelfare
Sir, I do believe 3 walks is a minimum requirement for any dog. I hope this was an inadvertent omission and does not reflect reality. #DogWelfare
When you will get your family to the spay and neuter clinic one way or the other.
#dog #dogsofbluesky #spayandneuter #dogwelfare
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Time is running out to apply!
Dogs Trust is entering an exciting new chapter and needs a senior income generation leader to help drive its ambitious strategy. If you have the expertise to shape the future of dog welfare, apply now: buff.ly/40Xl4vt
#CharityJobs #DogWelfare #NonprofitLeadership
We constantly see comments from people in privileged places saying that spaying and neutering is a bad thing to do. We've looked at the pros and cons and here's the most up to date information. #dogs #dogwelfare #dog #cat #catwelfare #animals
