Pygmy Hedgehog Craze

October 8th, 2009

Pygmy Hedgehogs are the new ‘In Pet’.

The Mail says:

“Demand for the hedgehogs has spiralled in recent months after it emerged the tiny creatures, which weigh between 12 and 18 ounces, can sell for up to £200 each.”

Andrew from Portsmouth in response to the Mails article said: “Oh dear another one out to make money! Yesterday it was pygmy pigs, today pygmy hedgehogs – what next pygmy hippos!”

I wonder how long it will take for the first victims of this craze to arrive in rescue centres up and down the country?

Co-op Not Coop Up

October 8th, 2009

Independent:

The Co-operative Group has won an animal welfare award sponsored by The Independent for improving the lives of 20 million chickens.

Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s were on the shortlist for the RSPCA People’s Choice award, which was handed to the Co-op at the RSPCA’s Good Business Awards in central London last night…

10 Year Animal Ban For Neglect

October 8th, 2009

BBC News:

A woman who kept dogs and birds in filthy, cramped conditions at her home in South Lanarkshire has been banned from owning animals for 10 years…

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