Seagulls beware, there is an octopus on the loose and it has you on the menu!
The College of Animal Welfare News Blog
Seagulls Beware! [Video]
So what do Dogs Actually Think About? [Video]
As human brain scanning is developing to decipher what us humans are thinking, Gregory Berns at Emory University, Atlanta is putting the same tech to use on dogs.
Know Your Bird Song [Listen]
Spring is here and the birds are singing. Follow the link and plug-in your headphones.
A Guide Dog for Blind Dogs? [Video]
Prosthetic Leg Saves Bella the Llama [Video]
12-year-old Bella the Llama broke her hind leg in an unfortunate gopher hole accident. Attempts to save the leg failed and infection set in, so the decision was made to try and save Bella and to amputate the leg. Shortly after the op Bella was showing signs of depression and was refusing to stand or […]
Lost Parakeet Tells Police its Home Address
This amazing story took place last Sunday in Yokohama, Japan, where Piko-Chan (the bird) escaped from his owner and found refuge at a nearby hotel. After being captured by hotel staff he was handed over to the police. After several days at the station, Piko-Chan suddenly started to squark his home addresss at startled officers. Piko-Chan was […]
BEVA Congress Registration Now Open
Registration for the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress on 12-15 September 2012 at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham is now open. The congress is widely renowned as the world’s best equine veterinary congress. The Scientific Programme is spread over three days and caters for vets and vet nurses at every level. Those registering before the end of July […]
Roosevelt the Bi-Pedal Border Collie [Inspiration]
Border Collies were bred to herd livestock around acres of farmland. Poor Roosevelt was born with two malformed front-legs and could only dream of chasing sheep. That was, until
VN Council Elections Results Announced
The votes for the 2012 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Councils elections have been counted and the results are now in. Of the three candidates standing for election, one existing Member – Kathy Kissick – has been returned, and one new member – Elizabeth Figg – has been elected. Both will resume/take up their […]
Looking to Recruit an Apprentice? Let CAW Help!
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) can provide a free online recruitment service to employers looking to recruit new apprentices via the National Apprenticeship Services’ ‘Apprenticeship Vacancies’ website. From writing your job advert and advertising it free of charge on your behalf, through to filtering applications and liaising with candidates – the service is designed […]