Animal Behaviour Wales

11/01/2025

Carers of indoor cats - can you help us understand more about environmental enrichment and its impact on stress reduction in cats? A new study with the University of Edinburgh has just been launched and we're looking for participants.

We're looking for households with 1 or 2 indoor only cats. Households where the cats have access to a catio or enclosure can participate. Eligible cats are aged between 6 months and 13 years.

To access the short screening survey please either scan the QR code in the poster below using the camera app on your phone, or visit this url: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/utilising-the-home-feline-stress-score-to-compare-the-impact-of

10/01/2025

BHS Safety team is part of the Firework Working Group🎇, which is formed of Animal and Human Charity’s. Redwings Horse Sanctuary🐴 is one of those members, and we’d really appreciate you taking the time to complete their Firework survey. 🫶Closes on the 19th Jan 25

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https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90784374/30d574e4d6b2

Not forgetting to record any🎇incident on the BHS Horse i or website 👉 www.bhs.org.uk/recordanincident

03/01/2025

Fireworks bring joy to many, but they can also cause intense stress for owners of pets, horses and livestock. In what should be a time of celebration, owners will often see their pets struggling and trembling in fear.

In fact, 55% of pet and livestock owners say they dread fireworks season because of the impact fireworks have on their animals and local wildlife 😞

If your animals were affected by New Year's Eve fireworks, please fill out our short survey: https://bit.ly/3YIqpam

03/01/2025

Although we may not agree with dogs being kept outside, it is not illegal to do so in many situations. We're often restricted by the law, which can be frustrating for concerned neighbours and our animal rescuers too 😩

There are many elements to consider when providing a dog with a suitable place to live, but failure to provide one or several of these does not necessarily mean that the law has been broken.

You can check to see if welfare guidelines are being met here: https://bit.ly/3BEb023

02/01/2025

This is beautifully written and expressed.

23/12/2024

Love this, what a great idea!

20/12/2024

28/11/2024

❗️Exciting Opportunity: Regional Horse Adoptions Facilitator
🔹Location: Shropshire, surrounding counties & Wales (Remote)
🔹Salary: £27,089–£31,499/year
🔹Type: Permanent

Join Blue Cross UK to facilitate horse adoptions, supporting the rehoming and fostering services. You’ll work remotely, helping to place horses in loving homes while being part of a compassionate, inclusive charity dedicated to improving animal welfare.

📅 Apply by: 8th December, 2024

👉 Learn more and apply here: jobs.bluecross.org.uk/en/postings/3dea5cea-4716-4550-a9c5-096d38122421

27/11/2024

🚨 Calling all male leisure horse and pony owners in the UK! 🚨

Do you:
🐴 Love talking about your horse?
📍 Live in the UK and are aged 18 or over?

Talk Equine with The Horse Trust would love for you to join them in an exciting study on horse well-being and how it’s assessed.

What’s involved?
🗓️ A 2-hour online focus group (via Zoom)
🕖 Wednesday, 11th December 2024, from 7 PM to 9 PM

Interested?
Register your interest by midnight on Wednesday, 4th December 2024 using the link or QR code in the post 👉 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DLWM3Q/

This study is being conducted by The Horse Trust, World Horse Welfare, NEWC and The University of Liverpool.

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference in equine welfare! 🐎💙

26/11/2024

Have you ever seen a horse wind suck, weave, or box walk?

These behaviours are just a few examples of what are known as stereotypies, behaviours that appear when a horse experiences environmental or physical stresses.

If you’d like to learn more about stereotypies and how you can manage them, join us for our next webinar on Wednesday, 27 November at 7pm.

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3COgPtG

26/11/2024

As we start to see our field gateways turn to mud, it might be tempting to grab the hose to wash off your horse's legs.

But did you know that repeated washing can weaken the skin and increase the risk of skin conditions like mud fever?

Whenever possible, try to avoid excess washing and opt to brush off dried mud instead. If washing is necessary, be sure to towel dry your horse’s legs as much as you can afterwards. 🧼✨

To minimise mud in the field, consider adding hardstanding in high-traffic areas like gateways, or explore the range of mud mats available to help prevent poaching.

Learn more about mud fever here 👉 https://bit.ly/3B2S9xd

20/11/2024

If you are an owner of an XL bully type dog, please don't miss this important deadline. 📢

Dogs aged between 7 and 12 months on the 31 January 2024 must be neutered by 31 December 2024.

Read more from Defra here 👉 https://bit.ly/49Q1Xa8

18/11/2024

Protecting your postie free webinar

17/11/2024

With an 86% increase in handover enquiries in recent years, we’re anticipating another surge in the coming months 😥 This means more dogs like Hercules and Otis losing their homes and an increase demand on our services.

If we’re not able to open our doors to dogs in their time of need, they could end up abandoned or in a local pound, where they’re at risk of being put down 💔

Will you give a Christmas gift today so dogs like Otis and Hercules can find their happy place this festive season? https://bit.ly/48FkzcR

15/11/2024

Last week we shared information about colic in horses and the potential signs and symptoms. Today we are discussing ways in which you can aid in preventing colic in your horse.

Colic is the most common equine emergency and cause of death in horses worldwide. You can reduce the risk by following these steps 👇

🍴 A diet composed of predominantly forage
🪱 Have a testing-led deworming plan in place
🦷 Regular dental checks
❄️ Gradual stabling for winter
🐎 Healthy exercise regime

Read the full guide here 👉 bhs.org.uk/preventingcolic



Don't forget if you suspect your has colic get in contact with your vet straight away

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

07/11/2024

Did you know that in addition to experiencing stress and fear, animals such as dogs and horses can suffer from tinnitus, hearing loss and long-term hearing damage caused by fireworks?

Similarly, livestock such as horses often try to escape the bangs out of fear, sometimes injuring themselves in the process 😔

During the 2023 fireworks season, 67% of respondents to our impact reporting survey highlighted that private backyard displays were the cause of their animals' distress.

If your animals were affected by fireworks last night, please fill out our short survey: https://bit.ly/3YIqpam

05/10/2024