Jul 13
The man who has helped find 2,000 missing dogs using drones
Meet the mastermind behind the Facebook group called Drone SAR for Lost Dogs UK which has helped locate thousands of lost pets. Graham Burton from Pontypridd started the group in 2017 after hearing of a lady in Devon who was being asked for £800 per day from a drone pilot to look for her missing […]
Jul 10
Ministers plan a DNA database for dogs to help tackle a surge in pet thefts during the pandemic
Ministers are considering plans for a DNA database for dogs to help tackle a surge in pet thefts. A Whitehall source said there was growing interest in mimicking the National DNA Database, which has revolutionised crime fighting since its introduction in the mid-1990s. The new system would require owners to supply a DNA swab from a pet’s mouth […]
