Holly's Law has been all over my news feed recently. The campaign was founded by Annette Bramley, and was sparked by the tragic murder of 26-year-old Holly Bramley in Lincolnshire. Holly tragically lost her life at the hands of her former partner, a man with a known history of violence including documented abuse of former … Continue reading Should there be an animal abuse register?
Tag: companion animals
Floof Friday
One of the funny quirks of caring for a black cat, is not being able to see them in dark rooms. It took me a good 5 minutes of looking because I realised that my cat was sitting on the windowsill....I only noticed once I actually turned a light on and she looks at me … Continue reading Floof Friday
How to keep pets cool in hot weather
Summer has now arrived in the UK and it is always a struggle. I won't repeat the usual stories you hear about the UK heat, but in summary is it humid, heavy and airless. And I am not even covered in fur to make it so much hotter! Over the years, I have worked out … Continue reading How to keep pets cool in hot weather
Is it ethical to have pets?
A professor at London School Economics (LSE) has recently written an article about the ethical implications of people having pets. Richard Healey is a moral, political, and legal philosopher, and his latest article argues that we have a strong moral reason to abolish the institution of pet keeping. His article is interesting, as it approaches … Continue reading Is it ethical to have pets?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWho is the most confident person you know?View all responses My cat. In fact, every single cat I have met, have been the most confident people I have met. Every cat fully believes that they are the greatest being on earth and they do not let you forget it! Cats have been revered … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Book Review: Marley and Me by John Grogan
Story blurb: This No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller tells the heart-warming tale of how a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy could grow into a barrelling, ninety-seven pound stramroller of a Labrador retriever who would prove that unconditional love comes in many forms.John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in … Continue reading Book Review: Marley and Me by John Grogan
Is it ethical to breed animals?
I thought this could be an interest discussion because I haven't ever really seen it discussed before. So I guess that is my question: Do you think it is ethical to breed animals? Now I think I mean this in the realm of breeding companion animals. So breeding dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters etc rather than … Continue reading Is it ethical to breed animals?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat is good about having a pet?View all responses I think the question should really be, what is bad about having a companion animal? Personally, any negatives are absolutely minor in comparison to the wonderful things that companion animals can bring to your life. For me, I think the best thing is the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
How to help pets during firework season
It is Halloween tomorrow, and here in the UK Halloween tends to signal a roughly 2 week period where we get a lot of fireworks. In the UK, we celebrate Bonfire night - also known as Guy Fawkes Night - which traditionally involves, as you can guess, bonfires and over the last few years lots … Continue reading How to help pets during firework season
Floof Friday
I recently got to cat sit my family cat, Jinx, whilst my parents were away for bit. I sat down on the sofa on the first day, Jinx took up her favourite nap spot on my lap, and that's basically how I sat for the whole time she was with us. Every time I sat … Continue reading Floof Friday
Taylor Talks Vegan 