1994 – Review of published research papers sent to Secretary of State
Advocates for Animals sent the Secretary of State a review of published research papers covering experiments carried out on dogs and cats in the UK…
Read more1994 – Advocates for Animals investigate livestock auction markets
Using a hidden video camera Advocates for Animals, on an intermittent basis, carried out an investigation into livestock auction markets. Twelve markets were visited, eleven…
Read more2002 – Fox hunting ban in Scotland is passed
Advocates for Animals was instrumental in getting the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 passed. The bill to ban hunting with dogs in Scotland…
Read more2002 – Advocates for Animals joins Uist Hedgehog Rescue
The Uist Hedgehog Rescue (UHR) coalition – consisting of Advocates for Animals, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue and International Animal Rescue…
Read more2004 – Advocates for Animals report highlights aquaria concerns
Advocates for Animals ‘Beyond the Glass’ report was an investigation into Scottish public aquaria. Copies of the report were sent to all relevant local authorities,…
Read more2006 – Animal health and welfare legislation comes into effect
The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act means that people who cause unnecessary suffering to animals face fines of up to £20,000. A year in…
Read more2006 – TV vet backs Advocates for Animals pedigree dog breeding report
To coincide with the start of Crufts 2006, the world’s biggest pedigree dog show, Advocates for Animals released a scientific report examining the welfare problems…
Read more2007 – Scotland bans tail-docking of all dogs
The move was widely welcomed by animal welfare and veterinary organisations and the public. The ban protected many thousands of dogs from this unnecessary and…
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