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Causeway Coast Dog Rescue's Podcast, 'All things dog' and companion animal welfare seeks to discuss topics related to companion animal welfare both in Northern Ireland and in Europe, which impact on how we look after our own animals.

Caroline Johnston is Vice Chair of the Association of Dog and Cats Homes, which many charities in the UK are members, including CCDR. Caroline discusses how Membership provides us with a community to discuss and share areas where we seek to source information and improve on how we work with companion animals. The ADCH also lobbies for change and supports groups when raising issues to improve companion animal welfare.

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Causeway Coast Dog Rescue held our annual conference on 1.10.25 in Queens University Belfast. The focus was Reform, and Vanessa Waddon, CEO of Hope Rescue came to talk about her work in rescuing and rehoming surrendered dogs and how she became involved in Greyhound Rescue.

Her work has led her to be at the forefront of the Greyhound Rescue campaign which is ultimately working towards banning greyhound racing in Wales. Vanessa continues to rescue and rehome unwanted dogs in her area and is an advocate for animal welfare.

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Tara Cunningham, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue speaks to David Bowles of RSPCA and a member of the Board for Association Dog and Cats Homes UK. David joined RSPCA in 1995 and is Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs.

David Bowles is also Chair of Legislative Committee. Since 2015, David has been a Board member of ADCH, leading analysis of annual returns and surveys, including on XL Bullys and Covid, providing insights to members, governments, and legislators.

As a Board member of Defra’s expert group on dogs and cats and the Animal Welfare Network Wales, David engages with governments in Wales and England to promote ADCH’s data for policy decisions. Chairing ADCH’s Legislative Committee since 2016, he monitors legislation across eight jurisdictions and contributes to consultations on laws like microchipping and rescue licensing.

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