The good, the bad and the ugly: what are some of the biggest conservation challenges of 2025?
The good, the bad and the ugly: what are some of the biggest conservation challenges of 2025, and how can you help? Plus, some positive…
Category: Animal Welfare
My life with animals
When I was around 4 or 5 years old, I was in Northern Ireland with my mum, sitting by the seaside, enjoying my butterscotch sweets…
Understanding Exotic Pets: The Cost to Animals and Ecosystems
Imagine being plucked from your home, transported across continents, and finding yourself confined to a glass box on a stranger’s shelf. This strange scenario you…
Exploring the Effects of Industrial Agriculture, on Farming Operations
The topic of factory farming sparks heated debates regarding animal welfare and environmental sustainability in todays world of food production efficiency and affordability issues. Although…
How to Care For & Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
The start of the holiday season is drawing near and you know what that means—crowded gatherings, fun, decorations, and lots of food! You’re most likely…
Adopt, Don’t Shop: How Puppy Mills Affect More Than Just Dogs
The sight of a cheerful puppy wagging its tail behind the glass of a pet store window, with adorable eyes is almost impossible to resist…
The Truth About UK Zoos and Animal Welfare
Families visit zoos to see the different species of animals, which provides a chance to learn about wild animals. However, a recent investigation by the…
Bovine TB and the Badger Cull
Image by PBarlowArt from Pixabay Please see the bottom of this post for the resources used while researching this subject. Wild badgers with TB may pass this on…
Grey squirrels in the UK
The grey squirrel was introduced to the UK in the 18th century and their numbers quickly grew. Unfortunately, they carry a virus called squirrelpox, which…
OIPA Partanna | Day One
The moment Hugo and I arrived at Partanna, I saw Andrea. He gave me a hearty handshake and said “a gift” and as I looked…
