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Should Animals Be On Film Sets

 Now this topic is something that is very controversial amongst almost anyone and that is should animals be on film sets? To me, the answer is still not very clear cut as we do like to see animals on the screen and it does tend to add a little something when you see animals but you can't always tell if the animals are being looked after properly and if the right training is being put into place to keep these animals safe. Personally, I would say that animals shouldn't be on sets UNLESS it can be guaranteed that a risk assessment has been carried out even down to the smallest of components on set AND to make sure every basic need of the animal is met but is overly compensated. That being said this is only for domestic pets such as dogs, cats, horses, and those along a similar vein. I believe that no wild animals should ever be used in the industry as they suffer the cruelest treatment.  I n nature, most animals do everything that they can to avoid humans, but those used by Holl...
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Amersham Farm Rescue - The UKs Worst Horse Neglect Case

This blog contains images and content that is very distressing in nature and talks about animal neglect as well as links to some videos and photographs taken at the time of the event. Because the nature of this is so distressing I will be linking to a lot of things for you to get a fuller story than I can type out for you. Reader discretion is advised Back in January of 2008 in Amersham police entered the now infamous Spindles Farm to discover truly horrifying scenes and begin work on carrying out the biggest rescue scheme that the UK had ever seen. RSPCA inspectors were called to investigate the scene and what was found was truly shocking to everyone that became a part of the case. More than 125 Horses, Ponies, and Donkeys were discovered at the property in varying stages of neglect with an unfortunate discovery of a further 32 deceased equines also found within the remaining horses that were still alive. This case was dubbed as 'The worst case ever experienced by the RSPCA' b...
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Spotting A Puppy Mill

Puppy Mills. Everyone thinks they know how to spot them and how to avoid them but globally they are running wild and people that think they know are buying these puppies and helping grow this industry without realizing what they've done. With the growing use of online sites to sell dogs and puppies it is getting an even bigger problem trying to stop these Puppy Mills but being able to spot the signs of a Puppy mill it means that dogs aren't overbred and stops the exploitation of animals. For those that don't know what a Puppy mill is to put it simply is an establishment that breeds puppies for sale, typically on an intensive basis and in conditions regarded as inhumane. Often this will include the mother dog being bred back to back having multiple litters within a year, the mother being kept in such a cramped environment with no proper care for her or her pups, and not to mention how quickly dogs with 'defects' are dumped and gotten rid of. One of the biggest givea...
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Guinea Pigs Are NOT Starter Pets

 If you go into any pet store or ask any person you meet what is one of the best starter animals to get for someone you can almost guarantee that most people on that list will tell you that the best starter animal to get is a guinea pig. I've had guinea pigs all of my life and I can tell you that they are not a starter pet and they actually do require a lot of care and effort to keep them happy, healthy, and safe from harm. It's not just a simple get a cage, put hay in a cage, put a guinea pig in a cage, feed it, give it water, and then clean it when it gets dirty. I wish people would actually care for guinea pigs correctly as they are such sweet and loving animals that deserve so much recognition from people. Minimum cage size according to The Humane Society of the United States says that the bare minimum space required for a single guinea pig is 7.5 square feet IF you are going to get the piggie out all the time for interaction and free running time. That is for one piggie bu...
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Why All Dogs Should Wear A Harness

When someone pictures dogs in movies and TV they always think of the highly trained dog that goes off to the porch or wherever and comes back with its lead for a walk and that's a very iconic image that most people have in their mind when it comes to taking your dog out for a walk but my first thought when I see that is 'where is the dogs harness' and it's one of those things that most people don't seem to think about when it comes to dogs. Harnesses. Most people if asked would probably state that a harness is not a vital piece of gear and that it is just something that its sole purpose is trying to get you to spend money on something that you and your dog do not need. (Images above all show different dogs and angles of lead pulling showing how uncomfortable the dog is just look at the faces of the dogs) That type of thinking is the wrong kind of thinking for people to have. A harness should be a required piece of kit for all dogs and their owners in my opinion. Why...
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