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The chairman of the SPCA shelter has called on the courts to take animal-related cases more seriously, claiming they often “get shoved down the ladder”. Veterinarian Andrew Madeiros spoke to The Royal Gazette yesterday after charges against the owne...

The devastated owner of a dog mauled to death by a neighbour’s boxer has blasted prosecutors and animal wardens after charges against the animal’s owner were dismissed on a legal technicality. Amy Ponnampalam’s dachshund, Annie, was killed in the att...

The emotionally charged national debate on the legitimacy of restricted dogs such as pit bulls has been acknowledged by Jeanne Atherden, the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment. But the Department of Environmental Protection cannot offer to e...

An animal advocacy group has condemned Government’s decision to put down two illegal pit bull dogs. “This type of event, which is traumatic for both the pet and the owners, is exactly what we advocate against because we should have a well organised a...

Check up on dog walkers before entrusting your pet to another person, a retired animal welfare officer has warned after being besieged by unleashed dogs in a public park. The incident on Monday involved a dog walker at Shelly Bay Park, according to D...

The plight of dogs left tethered and alone in a field has prompted concerned members of the public to voice frustration at the inability of animal authorities to address the issue. The owners of the dogs are not believed to be breaching any laws but ...

A woman has spoken of her devastation after one of her dogs was mauled to death in an attack by a neighbour’s boxer. Amy Ponnampalam’s dachshund Annie was killed and her other dachshund Briea was critically injured as a result of the attack last Wedn...

The sudden death of a Bermuda Customs search dog has prompted a source close to the authority to allege several instances in which the animals were treated negligently. However, Collector of Customs Lucinda Pearman responded that the canine’s death h...

The number one mistake that dog owners make is treating their dog like a human being instead of a canine. This was the word from Cheri Wulff Lucas, former right hand to famed dog trainer and television personality Cesar Millan. Ms Lucas, a dog behavi...