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Tara Cunningham, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue talks to Natalie Harney, Campaign Manager for Naturewatch UK.  Natalie has been instrumental in her research helping to identify gaps and issues in animals welfare. 

Natalie joined Naturewatch in 2021 from the RSPCA’s Animal Logistics team. She manages our puppy farming and animal experiments campaigns.  She has a long-standing interest in animal protection law, which she pursues outside of work in a voluntary capacity.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, Marley and Jess.

Recently, Naturewatch published a report on Licences issued to Dog Breeding Establishments in the UK and Ireland, and the impact of those licences and the sheer numbers of breeding females being used. CCDR contributed to the report as we worked in partneship to identify issues in N.Ireland and supporting with expertise also in Ireland. By identifying a comprehensive picture of breeding and breeding licences in five countries (UK and Ireland) it is a shocking outcome to understanding the lack of cohesive approach to breeding by goverment.  This report is currently being updated to review the current position and how it looks going into 2026.

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Speaking with Dr Marc Abraham OBE at the CCDR Animal Welfare Conference focusing on Reform, Marc explains the origins of Lucys Law and why collaboration is the key to ensure that throughout the UK, we can ensure there are no longer third party sellers of pups and kittens which put companion animals at risk with low welfare. Marc also shares his thoughts on this year's conference. 

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Dr Tara Quinn has been a key speaker at the CCDR Companion Animal Welfare conference in 2024 and this year, Dr Quinn came back to show her support. Dr Quinn has provided some expertise help and support for those in charities working in Northern Ireland.

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Speaking to Patrick Baga of GREY2KUSA Worldwide, a charity located in Boston USA which promotes and supports the welfare of greyhounds.  Patrick spoke about his research and the charity's achievements in promoting Greyhound Welfare, as well as being one of the Conference's sponsors this year, Patrick contributed to discussions and answered questions as part of a panel focusing on all things Greyhound. 

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Speaking to Vannessa Waddon CEO of Hope Rescue, Wales and Tim Doyle, previously CEO of Greyhound Rescue Wales, who spoke about their part in this year's animal welfare conference, held in Queens University Belfast, on 1st October 2025. www.causewaycoastdogrescue.org 

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Causeway Coast Dog Rescue held our anuual animal welfare conference, focusing on REFORM, at Queens University on 1st October 2025.  Key speaker at the conference, Dr Lynch of the Links Group was interviewed afterwards on her thoughts at the conference and of the discussions which took place.

Dr Lynch spoke of the connection between protect animals, protect people and the importance of recognising that connection.  Full presentation to follow.

Protecting Animals, Protecting People - The Links Group | Support our mission to end abuse of people and animals. Stay informed with news, events, webinars, support & training

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Causeway Coast Dog Rescue held our anuual animal welfare conference, focusing on REFORM, at Queens University on 1st October 2025.  Key speaker at the conference, Christina Warner, Barrister and advocate of Ruby's Law, was interviewed afterwards on her thoughts at the conference and of the discussions which took place.

Christina designed Rubys Law following her work in Family Law, realising there is a gap in the legislation to protect those experiencing domestic abuse when leaving with pets.  Realising that pets can also suffer abuse from the perpetraitor it is important that protections are also put in place to protect the animal which will also protect the people.  Full presentation to follow.

Ruby's Law - Protecting pets in family law | Ruby's Law 

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Tara Cunningham, Causeway Coast Dog Rescue interviews Dr Lynch of the Links Group. Their vision, is to have a world free from abuse of people and animals. The Links Group raise awareness about the link between the above of people and animals through collaboration, research, training and advocacy. 

Causeway Coast Dog Rescue has been raising awareness to the seriousness of the impact on pets resulting from domestic abuse in relationships. Dr Lynch has recently designed and launched a new training and support platform to support agencies who have direct access to victims and survivors of abuse.

Since 2001, their dedicated team have been at the forefront of raising awareness about the link between the abuse of people and animals in the UK. Each year, they train thousands of professionals, including veterinary teams, animal welfare teams and human welfare professionals. The Links Group are subject matter experts in this area, and have expert witnesses within the team providing crucial testimony in cases involving the abuse of people and animals. Their specialist domestic abuse animal fostering services set best practice standards and provide support for those working across the UK in this highly specialised area. Protecting Animals, Protecting People - The Links Group | Support our mission to end abuse of people and animals. Stay informed with news, events, webinars, support & training

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Tara Cunningham of Causeway Coast Dog Rescue speaks to Mark Randell, Mark is a retired UK senior police detective turned global animal welfare advocate. Following a career in covert operations and counter-terrorism, he applied his investigative skills to exposing and tackling animal cruelty worldwide. As a leading voice in the Protect Animals. Protect People campaign, Mark works to show how animal protection and community safety are linked, driving change through advocacy, education, and frontline action.  We talk all things dog and companion animal welfare, and the intrinsic link between organised crime, criminals and animal abuse and of course we discuss 'Bailey', a dog purchased from a domestic household and put into Magilligan Prison as an emotional support dog to prisoners in Northern Ireland. The questions include... how can we do better to protect our animals?

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Dr Marc Abraham OBE, known as 'Marc the vet'  is a practicing & media vet, animal welfare campaigner, author, social media & PR consultancy.

Dr Marc wears many hats all with the same focus of improving animal welfare.  Dr Marc talks about Lucys' Law which is currently in progress of becoming law in Northern Ireland, and the importance of speaking at primary schools to teach children how to be the responsible dog owners, and understanding the needs of their pets.

Marc has worked on a number of campaigns, focusing on Greyhounds as companion animals and the importance of removing them from racing. He has many achievements stemming from his vocation to improve animal welfare, but a more recent one is becoming an children's author. He has previously written 'be more mosquito'  which received great support and now a children's author. He has many more accolades, which include:

Ambassador and/or Patron of Edinburgh Dogs & Cats Home, Oldies Club, Animals Asia, All Dogs Matter, Humane Society International UK, Stolen & Missing Pets Alliance UK, SPANA, Our Special Friends, Forever Hounds Trust, Friends of Animals Wales, and more.  He has also 
International veterinary voluntary work; Founder of successful Pup Aid puppy farm awareness campaign & celebrity-judged dog show; Founder of successful #LucysLaw campaign banning third party commercial puppy & kitten dealers in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland; Founder of successful #BanPuppyImports campaign soon to be made legislation 
Co-founder & Secretariat of All-Party Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) organising meetings in Westminster & mentoring/overseeing/supporting other campaigns' progress; Speaker at London Vet Show, BSAVA Congress, SPVS about practice PR, comms, branding, social media ; Written over 1000 articles on responsible pet ownership for various titles; TV vet on This Morning, BBC Breakfast, SKY News, BBC Politics, ITV News, Paul O'Grady Show & more. 
Radio vet giving advice/comments on all national channels with monthly residency on BBC Sussex/Surrey; Author of 'Vet on Call', 'Pets in Need', 'Lucy's Law: The story of a little dog who changed the world', #BeMoreMosquito: How You Can Campaign & Create Change'; Producer 'Dog By Dog' Movie Documentary about puppy mills in US (2017); Presenter 'Dogspiracy' Movie Documentary (2025); Winner 'Prime Minister's Points of Light' Award 2020; Winner 'Best Public Awareness Cause Campaign' PR Week Campaigns for Good Awards 2019; Winner 'Golden Sabre for Animal Care' #SABREAwardsEMEA 2019; Winner 'Voluntary Sector Campaign of the Year' PRCA Public Affairs Awards 2018; Winner 'Special Award' Daily Mirror/RSPCA Animal Hero Awards 2018; and Winner 'Vet of the Year' 2014, 2015, 2016.

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