DIGGING OUT

The Campaign for the Abolition of Terrier Work (CATW) exposes the cruelty of digging out foxes and the injuries also inflicted on terriers. We are seeking legislation in the UK and Ireland outlawing the use of terriers to terrorise animals underground. Terrierwork is one of the cruellest so called 'sports' and should be illegal in any civilised society.

Some of our photos and videos graphically illustrate the horror of foxhunting and terrier work. These may cause distress.

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James Barrington - Animal Welfare Consultant to the Countryside Alliance

Just as predictable as badger baiters claiming they were only 'hunting rabbits' are the articles and letters by James Barrington regurgitating his past. So we thought it would only be fair to publish John Bryant's account of Barrington's League Against Cruel Sports exit.

James Barrington - Animal Welfare Consultant to the Countryside Alliance

The cruel reality of terrier work and BASC

Every day we troll through hundreds of posts hunting forums collecting quotes for use later in our campaign against terrier work. It's quite a dispiriting experience as you feel your own IQ dropping to the level of a BNP supporter, luckily the regular bouts of infighting provide some amusement.

The cruel reality of terrier work and BASC

Huntsman and terrierman guilty

Welcome to our first blog, which just happens to occur on the day that Derek Hopkins, huntsman, and Kevin Allen, terrierman, both of the Fernie Hunt, were found guilty under the Hunting Act and Protection of Badgers Act following five day trial.

Huntsman and terrierman guilty

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