Canine News & Events - Dog Law Updates and Campaingns-EDDR

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Canine News and Events:

National Poop Scoop Week - Runs from the 26th July – 1st August 2010, the Dogs Trust is teaming up with local authorities-find out about local events from the Dogs Trust of through your own council & please remember to always pick up after your dog.

Not Guilty! Vigil - A vigil for all victims of BSL is being held on 24th July in Westminster-London (UK). During the vigil your letters will be hand delivered by a delegation to the Prime Minister at No.10 Downing Street. Details here

Dog Law Seminars - presented by solicitor Trevor Cooper, content, dates & locations. Details on our web site here.

National Microchipping Month is June 2010.
A campaign that encourages and promotes responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent pet identification. Further details here

The Hearing Dogs! Annual Summer Fair takes place on Sunday 6th June 2010 Fun activities for all the family including hearing dog demonstrations, scruffts heat & fun dog show, flyball tournament, fairground rides and much more. Details here.

Bullies In Need - North East Walk takes place on Saturday 12th June at 7.30pm-9.30pm. Meeting at Mardsden Grotto car park, Marsden, South Shileds NE34 7BS (dogs must be on leash).

National Pet Month - Runs from the 3rd April to 3rd May 2010. Lots of countrywide events in support of responsible dog ownership. Details here

Association of Dogs & Cats Homes - The ADCH 2010 conference will be held on the 21st & 22nd April 2010 at the Hotel de France, Jersey. Full details of the conference will be available on their web site

Anti puppy farming protest - Members of anti puppy farming group Puppy Love will take their campaign to Wales on 1st of April.
Members and supporters will gather outside Carmarthenshire Council Offices 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LE at 12 noon. The peaceful protest is mainly the idea of Welsh members of Puppy Love who want to make their feelings known. Details here

Not Guilty Vigil News - the DDA Watch BSL Vigil was held in Westminster on the 24th July and has been a great success, thank you for your support. 28th July

Public Consultation Launched - 'dangerous dogs' are back in the news this week as Defra announces today the launch of a public consultation on its proposals. 9th March

Contacting Us - We have been receiving a large number of enquiries over the past two weeks and our incoming emails have been held up - this is a problem we are currently trying to resolve. If you have not received a reply-please re-send your email to our backup address on; eddr@hotmail.co.uk or telephone through to one of our helplines, thank you. 15th March

Time to Wake Up Defra - to repeated calls to repeal the unworkable, highly expensive Dangerous Dogs Act and end BSL. A Vote for REPEAL this general election is a vote for public safety and animal welfare. Feb. '10

The Bateson Report - After a ten month long inquiry into dog breeding, Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS called for a non-statutory Advisory Council on Dog Breeding, changes in the law including a requirement for all puppies to be micro-chipped prior to sale, and an up-graded Accredited Breeder Scheme. Jan. '10

Microchipping Your Dog - Has your dog been microchipped? A dog owner's guide to permanent identification. Jan '10

Cold Weather Survival Guide - for dogs and their humans. Information, advice & tips to help keep your dog happy and safe during the cold winter weather. Coping with the cold in general, snow, ice, poisons and other issues the winter can bring. Jan '10.

Animal Welfare Codes - DEFRA have published new animal welfare codes which provide owners and keepers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, as required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. December '09

Christmas Contacts - EDDR off-line dates & information for the Xmas holiday season.

Dear Santa - Santa Please Stop Here! A letter from some of our rescue dog residents this December.

Christmas Advice & Tips - Here are some handy tips for you to help maintain your sanity and keep you and your dog happy and safe over the festive season. December '09

Fatal Dog Attack Incident - News and information for parents and dog owners following the tragic dog attack in Merseyside. 4th Dec. '09

Minister Asked to Rethink Position on BSL by BVA President - Bruce, a family pet has been kept on ‘canine death row’ for over two years under sentence of death due to BSL. Now top vet Professor Bill Reilly has spoken out against the law and urged a rethink on the Government’s position. Nov '09

Dogs & Fireworks - Advice for dog owners for the fireworks season and keeping your dog safe this time of year. Nov. '09

Lest We Forget: This time of year eighteen years ago, there was just four weeks left to comply and mass confusion over the wording and application of a law ordinary pet owners mainly did not understand and still don't today. This time of year eighteen years ago, the lights went out; BSL had arrived and a tragic suicide followed shortly afterwards. 30th Oct. '09

Pet Dog Destroyed In Error - London family left inconsolable and are demanding answers following tragic news. Oct. '09

Puppy Farm Awareness Day - takes place on the 19th September, lots of support is needed to help raise international awareness and national events are taking place. Sept. '09

Notting Hill Carnival - August Bank Holiday, advice for dog owners. Do not take your pet to the Carnival.

Happy 18th Birthday - to the DDA this month. We've had eighteen years of Justice?

slaughtering innocent dogs, their injustice cries out from their unmarked graves, 18 years of killing puppies, oldies, rescue dogs, pet dogs who all measured up and were held down whilst their lives were drained away or died in a kennels from illness or injury on death row, today marks the day when the canine genocide, still with us and in full force, began.12th August '09

Candle-Lit Vigils Held Across the Globe Send Clear Message -Thursday, July 23rd will remain a day to remember as thousands of people came together to participate in a unique worldwide vigil & anti-bsl campaigners gathered in central London, New York City, Dublin and Seattle. July '09

Dog Law Confusion Uncovered - Important information for dog owners in Northern Ireland relating to the 'Dangerous Dogs Act' legislation. July '09

London Takes Part in Worldwide Candle Lit Vigil - Dog lovers are travelling from across the UK to gather outside the Northern Ireland Office, Millbank, in central London to show unified global support for a pet dog condemned to death by a Magistrates Court in Northern Ireland. July '09

A world-wide candle lit vigil is being held for Bruce. Everyone can take part-in your home, your town showing your support, standing united for BSL victim Bruce. July '09

'Saving Bruce' Appeal - attempt to save death row dog Bruce. Held under draconian law for nearly two years, due to die by lethal injection. Support needed urgently. July '09

Summer & Hot Weather Guide - Every year dogs tragically die in hot vehicles or end up in the vets with sun burn or heat stroke. Some dogs need special consideration in warmer weather and all dogs need to stay cool. Advice for dog owners this Summer.

Dog Bites & Hot Weather - A scientific study has found that young children are especially at risk from being bitten during the summer. Dogs and Children Summer Tips & Safety.

Released Dogs - this help sheet is for pet dogs which have been returned home having been held by the authorities whilst pending further investigation, breed identification and/or legal proceedings under the Dangerous Dogs Act, either section 1 or section 3 – which is applicable to all dogs. June 2009

Registered & Exempted Dogs - Sixty six dogs exempted under the Dangerous Dogs Act in last 3 years are no longer on the register according to figures released in reply to FOI requests. Advice and help for pet owners available. May '09

Italy to REPEAL BSL - Italy moves to scrap dangerous dogs list and introduce new dog law placing responsibility with the owner, not the breed of dog. May '09

Greyhound Awareness Week - Gives an opportunity for all those concerned about the plight of greyhounds to educate the public about the mass slaughter of dogs caused by the greyhound racing industry. May '09

'Puppy Farms' -You may have already heard of the phrase ‘Puppy Farming’ but are probably unaware of just how big an issue this is in the UK. Support needed and Early Day Motion put forward. April '09

Petition - Please say NO to the Welsh Assembly assisting Puppy Farms by giving grants to farmers for the purpose of breeding puppies. April '09

Appeal for Information: An injured Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been thrown to its death from a London tower block. March '09

Remember the story of 'Kodee' who was seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act and returned cut, bleeding and branded with an enormous tattoo-which had cut into his skin? Update one year on, no action to be taken. Feb. '09

Foster Homes - Experienced fosterers urgently needed for puppy bull breeds needing rescue placement. Jan '09

Man's Betrayed Friend - New EU law now in force to prevent the production, marketing, import and export of feline and canine fur. EU Ban on dog fur in force at long last - good news! Jan '09

Canine Welfare Scandal - Freedom of Information request reveals death toll has risen. Another Dangerous Dogs Act Canine Welfare Scandal: Dec. 2008

A Christmas Story - a moving poem, please help us to fight and be a voice for those innocent dogs including many puppies locked away this Xmas on canine death row. Dec. 2008

Seasons Greetings to you all and your dogs! - Christmas and the New Year is a time of joy and cheer for us and our families, but can be a hazardous time for your dog(s). Here are some handy tips for you to help keep your dog happy and safe over the holidays. December 08

Dogs & Fireworks - Advice for dog owners for the fireworks season and keeping your dog safe.

Defra Response - to our letter regarding the welfare of dogs seized and held under the DDA. November 2008

BSL Covenant - Please add your name to the POP BSL Covenant. You can sign as an individual or on behalf of an organisation, eg your rescue. It only takes a moment once you have logged in. Please cross post and get your friends to sign in support. United against BSL! October 2008

Deadly virus hits seized dogs - Parvo virus in holding kennels confirmed as court sends out destruction orders for seized pet dogs due to clerical error. News October

First Notting Hill Dogs to go home - multi dog hearings before west London magistrates court brings some relief, but three dogs have died. News Sept.

Birmingham dog to come home - Tupac is to be registered and returned home, court orders different owner to keeper. EDDR News 5 Sept.

Hero Bishop to come home - bittersweet tears as London Court orders pet dog known as the life-saving dog to come home after over eight months. EDDR News August.

Saving Bob - Court spares the life of grandma's dog, ending an agonising eighty one days of anxiety for his family. EDDR News 5 August

DDA Shocker - newly obtained figures have revealed that a total of sixty DDA dogs have died while under the care of the Metropolitan police force in little over a year. 1st July 2008

Dog Rental - Voice your concerns and say no to dog rental. Please write to your MP. June 2008

Amy Appeal Update - Rescue dog Amy continues to improve, thank you for your continued support! 24th July 2008

Commons Debate - the issue of 'Dangerous Dogs' was last week's Topical Debate at Westminster and makes for an interesting read! Parliamentary questions and answers given, inc. opening the Index. 17 June 2008

BBC Casualty Complaint - BBC1 TV programme Casualty, broadcast at 9pm on Saturday 15th March was a sickening watch for many unfortunate enough to view it. Complaints to BBC and response received.May 2008

Petition for dog welfare in South Korea - Please take a few moments and show your support by signing the online petition to support ending the cruelty in South Korea. News May 2008

Pet Owners Parliament - A positive voice for pets and their owners. A member-led organisation which aims to fight animal injustice, animal welfare concerns and issues of unfair pet related legislation. If you love pets and want to provide them with a voice, P.O.P is the group for you! News May 2008

Stray Dogs - No longer responsibility of the Police - Commencement of Section 68 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 means that the Police no longer have responsibility for stray dogs; this change in the law came into force on Monday 7th April 2008

Owners Relieved as another London DDA pet dog returns home, seventy London dogs added to exemption register in 2007 Government reveals. EDDR News Update 21 April 2008

Welfare Issues - for dogs held under the DDA legislation. RSPCA Chief Executive responds to questions raised and kennel owner in court. EDDR News April 2008

Four Rescue Dogs Die - four more dogs die under the Dangerous Dogs Act, the sanctuary saved them but couldn't prevent their deaths. EDDR News March 2008

American Bulldog SOS - problems faced by rescues and owners as breed popularity increases, new rescue web site now online, please help raise awareness. March 2008

DDA Dog Returned - London dog owner celebrating following the return of pet dog Gem ordered registered by the Court. EDDR News. February 2008

Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill - Alex Neil is a Member of Justice?

the Scottish Parliament (MSP) standing for Central Scotland. He has produced a proposal to 'modernise the law on dangerous dogs' and is asking for groups and individuals to contact him with their opinions, questions and comments regarding his proposal. Your dog may be affected! January 2008

Children and Dogs - Keeping them both safe - Why do dogs bite? Why is adult supervision essential? Teaching dogs and children is so important, we've put together a new useful guide and will be adding further information. January 2008.