News
By Dave Melville
In this section of our site we will bring all the latest pet related news from around the world. If you find anything of interest either on the internet or in your local paper that you think merits inclusion in this section please let us know!
Christmas Star Appeal 2011
By Dave Melville
A big thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas Star appeal 2011, the total raised was £220 which will be split equally between Royal Heart Greyhound Rescue and Hounds for Heroes. Our Christmas Star will remain on our website as a tribute to all who have lost pets in the last year. You can view our star by clicking the image below.
January 2011 from the Swindon Advertiser - Another tragic story of a Pet Cremation going wrong - to read the full article click HERE
Our First Online Auction!
By Dave Melville
A big thank you to everyone who donated took part in out online auction, the total raised was £630 which goes to Royal Heart Greyhound Rescue. Pictured below is Dawn presenting the cheque to Eddie an Rachel plus a couple of their homeless dogs!
The Shocking Derby Case - 8 Month Jail Sentance
By Dave Melville
Emma Bent, the owner of Peak Pet Cremations was today jailed for 8 months for her part in the 'Nottingham Case', Dawn was once again in court today to help the famlies, a custodial sentace for Bent will give them some comfort. The below articles are how the news is being reported elsewhere -
The Shocking Derby Case - Pet Crematorium Owner faces jail
By Dave Melville
For the past 18 months we have regularly referred to the 'Nottingham Case', which finally went to Trial this week, Tuesday 18th January at Derby Crown Court. For those not familiar with this case, it was a heartbreaking situation for many families in the Nottingham area who had arranged, through their Vet, to have their pets individually cremated, only to discover that instead of their pets being cremated (despite the fact the owners had ashes returned to them), the woman who owned the pet crematorium was in fact dumping their beloved dogs bodies in a field!!)
Dawn has been involved in the case by helping the famlies and was in court on Tuesday with them for the trail. Dawn has posted about the court case on the Living with Pet Bereavement Forum (you have to be a registered member of the forum to read the article.)
The BBC also did a small piece which can be read HERE
Christmas Star Appeal
By Dave Melville
A big thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas Star appeal, the total raised was £156 which will be split equally between Royal Heart Greyhound Rescue and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Our Christmas Star will remain on our website as a tribute to all who have lost pets in the last year. You can view our star by clicking the image below.
June 2010 from the BBC - Bionic feet for Amputee cat. An amazing story of an injured cat and the efforts one vet went to save his legs. - to read the full article click HERE
June 2010 from the Independent - The end of the Affair. Why do we get so grief stricken at the loss of a pet? - to read the full article click HERE
Official Launch of Living with Pet Bereavement
By Dave Melville
After much hard work our website will be officially launched on April 17th 2010 when we will be attending the Glasgow Vet School annual Rodeo. This year marks the 50th annual Rodeo, and once again the Vet school students promise to put on a day of fun for all the family. We hope to see you all there!
April 2010 from the Scottish Sun - Lets end animal cruelty. A feature designed to make people report cases of Animal Cruelty to the SSPCA, please note the article contains some graphic images - to read the full article click HERE
6th April 2010 from the Daily Mail- Loyal guide dog gets owner home from 120-mile journey before collapsing and dying - to read the full article click HERE
5th April 2010 from the BBC- Dog with massive growth abandoned in Cumbernauld - to read the full article click HERE
31st March 2010 from BBC - Dog licences could tackle welfare concerns: RSPCA poll - to read the full article click HERE
