May 16, 2016
Reflections on the Cruel Trade of Puppy Farming by a USPCA Welfare Officer My time working as a welfare officer with the USPCA has brought me in contact with many dog breeders, from small scale hobbyists who enjoy producing the odd …
USPCA Launch Puppy Trafficking Shame Campaign The USPCA launched a major campaign today to highlight the growing shameful trade in designer puppies bought from illegal breeders each year. They have provided essential guidelines for new owners to guard against buying …
April 10, 2015
“The Killing Fields” The USPCA (Ulster Society Prevention and Cruelty to Animals) has revealed details of its forthcoming hard hitting advertising campaign to appeal to the Northern Ireland public to be aware of the tragic consequences of puppy farming. The …
April 8, 2013
The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O’Neill was recently asked to reply to the following question. Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, given that there are a considerable number of gangs engaged in badger …
December 21, 2012
Tail docking of dogs is banned in NI from 1st Jan 2013. It will be an offence to dock a dog’s tail or allow another person to carry this out. It also bans taking a dog to another jurisdiction to …
November 29, 2012
Puppy farming is a travesty. It is lucrative and welfare standards are compromised in pursuit of profit. Early in 2013 legislation affecting breeding establishments will be incorporated in The Welfare of Animals (NI) Act 2011. It will place controls on …
Based in Brussels, Eurogroup lobbies the European Commission on issues of concern raised by animal welfare organisations operating within the 27 member states. The USPCA is a member of Eurogroup and contributes to its debates and lobbying activity. The organisation …
Northern Ireland remains the only part of GB & NI where hunting with dogs remains legal. England, Wales and Scotland already have bans in place. We are lagging well behind. Hunting does not have public support; most people are either …
