Driving laws such as speed limits, holding valid car insurance or refraining from using a mobile phone while driving are one of the fundamental rules of the road. However, some motorists are breaking laws without even realising it, risking fines, penalty points and even their licence. We’ve looked at some of the lesser-known driving laws […]
Dogs and Fireworks
While many of us enjoy celebrating Bonfire Night – it can be a difficult time for our pets. The bright flashing lights, loud noises and pollution can cause a great deal of distress to wild and domestic animals. According to the RSPCA, a recent poll found 62% of dogs in the UK show signs of […]
Lethal parasite that can kill dogs found in Cardiff
A Lethal parasite might have killed this Dalmatian who has had a lucky escape after it survived the deadly lungworm parasite. Daisy, a six-year-old family pet, is the latest dog to catch the parasite, fully named Angiostronglyus Vasorum, which is spreading across the country at a “concerning” rate . Owner Jim Chojecki, who lives in […]
Dangerous Cladding Still a risk in Buildings
Dangerous cladding on buildings number 2,000 three years since 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower disaster, more than 2,000 high-risk residential buildings are still covered with dangerous cladding, according to a parliamentary committee. It is three years since the Grenfell fire. Around 300 high-rises around the country still have the same flammable dangerous cladding […]
Which dog breeds bite?
Even the most lovable man’s best friend can be prone to biting. And with a big increase in the number of dog owners over the pandemic, there have also been a large number of reports of dog attacks with some sadly being fatal. Many will have involved family pets, although a n expert dog trainer […]
Dogs, Locked car, Hot days and the Law
Locked car on a hot day with a dogs in. Its a terrible quandary to be in – it’s a roasting hot day and you spot a distressed dog stuck inside a car can you legally break in? What can you do? According to Dogs Trust, 20 minutes trapped inside a vehicle in hot sunshine […]
Aberfan Disaster Facts
Aberfan disaster, in season 3 of The Crown, viewers witness a harrowing re-creation of the 1966 Aberfan disaster—a catastrophic landslide that killed 144 residents (most of whom were children) in a small village in South Wales. Though it seemed at first to have been an unforeseeable geological accident, the world soon discovered that there was […]
Tell-tale signs of stress when your pet dog or cat is terrified by a thunderstorm
Tell-tale signs of stress can range from uncontrollable trembling, pinned back ears, panting, pacing, howling, hiding and inappropriate toileting or destructive behaviours. Thunderbolts and lightning can be extremely frightening for pets, especially dogs who can be terrified by the volatile weather conditions. With the UK braced for says of stormy weather, Zoe Costigan, resident vet […]
A woman goes surfing with cats
A woman goes surfing with cats, Maui and Star aren’t like most moggies. Because these Bengal cats love nothing more than riding the crest of a wave on a paddleboard. When the curious cats are not at the beach with their owner, wellbeing coach Rebecca Darracott, 42, and her scaffolder partner Rex Rimene, 36,they like […]
Cruelty to dogs, they are the most abused animals in Wales
Cruelty to dogs was the most common complaint investigated by the RSPCA in Wales last year. WARNING: some images are distressing Almost 60% of complaints made to the charity related to dogs, compared to nearly 21% which related to cats – the second most abused pet. The charity’s annual prosecution statistics, published today , show […]
