Animal Aid http://www.animalaid.org.uk --T00:00:00Z <h3>Happy New Year!</h3> <p>Whilst you're enjoying a little seasonal indulgence this festive period, why not consider spreading the goodwill further by going veggie? Perhaps make it one of your New Year's resolutions - it's the perfect time for making ... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_living/ALL/2045// 23-12-2008T00:00:00Z <embed id="VideoPlayback" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-8593243761387185975&hl=en&fs=true" style="width:400px;height:326px" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"> </embed> <br /> <... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_shooting/ALL/2046// 23-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>Race horse welfare has been put under the political spotlight with a series of hard-hitting Parliamentary Questions by Lib Dem MP, Mike Hancock, The Member for Portsmouth South has this week also tabled a Commons Motion (<a href="#notes">see Notes belo... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/pr_horse/ALL/2043// 18-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>Every season the clock ticks down to death and destruction for thousands of race horses. Hundreds are shot in the head on racecourses or during training due to catastrophic injury, whilst thousands more who lack the ability to race meet the same fate i... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_horse/ALL/2042// 17-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>We are delighted to announce that Peter Tatchell, renowned campaigner for human rights, democracy and global justice, has become a patron of Animal Aid. Peter gained international attention for his attempted citizen&rsquo;s arrest, in 1999 and 2001, of... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/pr_other/ALL/2039// 16-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>The winners of Animal Aid&rsquo;s 2008 raffle have now been drawn. Congratulations to the following:<br /> 1st prize of &pound;1,500 Ms C Williams, Sutton, Surrey<br /> 2nd prize of &pound;500 Mrs R Ford, Harrow, Middlesex<br /> 3rd prize of &pound;... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_other/ALL/2041// 16-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>Following the broadcast in August of the BBC documentary, Pedigree Dogs Exposed, which revealed that strict Kennel Club breed standards have led to serious health and welfare problems in pedigree dogs, the BBC has confirmed that it will not be televisi... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_pets/ALL/2040// 16-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>As the &lsquo;gamebird&rsquo; industry steps up its efforts to promote the &lsquo;sport shooting&rsquo; of birds as a wholesome and natural means of food production, a damning new report reveals the massive squandering of resources and animals&rsquo; l... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/pr_shooting/ALL/2037// 15-12-2008T00:00:00Z <h4>A Statement from Animal Aid</h4> <p>The case of Jamie Gray, owner of Spindles Farm, Buckinghamshire, who stands accused of causing neglect and unnecessary suffering to animals, has brought the dark world of horse trading and slaughter into the spot... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/pr_horse/ALL/2036// 10-12-2008T00:00:00Z <p>The trial has begun of horse dealer Jamie Gray, following the discovery in January of appalling scenes of equine death and suffering at his farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.</p> <p>The magistrates&rsquo; court at Bicester heard today (December 9) h... http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_horse/ALL/2035// 09-12-2008T00:00:00Z