Wellswood Walkies

03/12/2025

"The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to completely eliminate stray dogs and ensure that every dog has a home. According to Dutch Review, this milestone was achieved through strict animal welfare laws, widespread spaying and neutering initiatives, and increased public awareness about responsible pet ownership. Government-funded sterilization programs significantly reduced the stray population, supported by strong enforcement of laws against animal abuse and abandonment.

Birds Advice reports that the Netherlands stands out globally, as more than 200 million stray dogs exist worldwide. In Dutch cities, dogs can frequently be seen riding in bike baskets, resting under café tables, and traveling on public transport, reflecting a culture that integrates pets into daily life. The Netherlands is now regarded as a model for animal welfare, demonstrating how coordinated government policies, cultural shifts, and compassion can address an issue that many countries continue to face.

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02/12/2025

01/12/2025

Israel leads the way yet again 👏

Every country should follow this step. Israel has become the first to ban horse-drawn carts forever.

For years, horses were pushed to pull heavy loads through traffic, heat and long exhausting hours. Many were tired, injured and struggling in silence, treated as if their pain didn’t matter. This ban finally acknowledges the truth that should have been obvious all along.

Animal groups spent years showing the reality most people never saw. Horses with open wounds, weak legs and no rest. Horses working until they simply couldn’t anymore. Their voices finally made a difference.

Now, with horse-drawn carts banned, these animals will no longer be forced to suffer just to survive. They will not collapse in the street or carry weight that breaks their bodies. They get a chance at real peace.

Advocates around the world hope this is the beginning of something bigger. If one country can take this step, others can too. Compassion is not impossible. It just needs to be chosen.

For the horses who spent their lives pulling carts, this change is real freedom. Real relief. A real promise that their suffering will not continue.

References:
PETA... Israel Becomes First Country to Ban Horse-Drawn Carts
The Jerusalem Post... Knesset panel approves ban on horse-drawn carts in cities

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

15/11/2025

So sad but so happy they were found in time

The litter had been cruelly 'discarded like rubbish' near Village Road in Aston

12/11/2025

Feeling festive yet? Me too! 🎄🥳 Don’t forget our Cockington Christmas Big Weekend on Nov 29 & 30, we’ll be open (with bells on!).

The studio will be open up to Christmas, but the last date for pre-Christmas delivery is the 1st December. Custom orders after that are still welcome, but they might be cutting it fine for the big day. So if your dog’s hoping to unwrap something handmade, now’s the time to order! 🎁🐶