RSPCA Photos and Awards

My first rescue after being posted to the Brecon Beacons in the winter of 1994/5. A mountain pony had fallen through snow into a mountain stream and was trapped with just it's front legs on the bank. Luckily my fellow Inspector Jim Farr who had been posted out with me was able to assist and together we managed to pull her out. Then had to find our white RSPCA vans in a blizzard.
Horses were always the main problem, whether it was in the Welsh Valleys, Bristol or even Hereford. I always ended up with the big cases no-one else would touch. Nice to get some recognition for all the hours of hard work.

When the Sea Empress oil tanker ran aground as it was trying to enter Milford Haven Harbour in West Wales I was one of the first three Field Staff deployed to assess the impact and start rescue operations.
Being presented with my medal and certificate by Peter Davies the Director General of the RSPCA at the RSPCA RCC (Regional Control Center) in Brecon , Wales.

Looking dodgy in my best 'Dress Blues'. A thorn between roses (Chaps on the end not included)

Even as a trainee I was destined to deal with equines. I was awarded the Antonia Parry Award for best equine knowledge.

The actual Antonia Parry shield. Can't believe how young I looked.

RSPCA Passing out ceremony after 6 months of grueling boat, rope and legal training. Class A 1994

Animal Welfare Legislation and CSI workshop Malaysia

Together with the SPCA Selangor in Malaysia I conducted two short workshops on current animal welfare legislation and evidence gathering. These were held in the SPCA education room on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2011.

Ee Lynn one of the SPCA volunteers and a Lawyer by profession conducted the first section on Malaysian legislation and how to report cruelty.

The workshop was well attended particularly on the first day with many professionals such as lawyers, vets and media professionals eager to take part. Altogether we had almost 40 participants over the two days.

The workshop was a mixture of presentations, discussion and practicals and each participant had a manual and workbook with notes and information.

The Malaysian Animals Act 1953 is very similar to the old UK Protection of Animals Act 1911.

The workshop comprised 4 sections with a short break for lunch after the second.

Nothing too graphic was used so as not to upset the squeamish.


What exactly is and isn't evidence certainly surprised quite a few people.


With so many professionals and representatives from other SPCA's there were plenty of questions and discussion.
Each participant received a certificate and CSI Animal Welfare baseball cap.

Participants came from as far away as Singapore and even Thailand.


The coveted 'CSI Animal Welfare' baseball cap.

Don't worry if you missed the workshop you can get most of the information in the Global Animal Welfare Solutions Field Manual. Alternatively if there is enough interest we can run another one or even come to your organisation or club. Just e-mail me for more information. glyn@gaws.co.uk

TV 2 Live Breakfast Interview

On Monday 14th March 2011 the SPCA Selangor asked me to fill in for them on live Breakfast TV where there was to be a debate on the current state of animal welfare in Malaysia. So after a very early start I found myself having my nose powdered and sitting in the very impressive domed building that hosts the set of HOT (Hello on Two) produced by TV2.

The two hosts were Steven and Annie who are exactly how they seem on the screen , fun and friendly .

The set was in a large circular studio with a big domed roof and there were a number of other sets spread around the studio . The colour scheme was designed to wake up even the sleepiest of guests.

The hosts particularly Annie were very switched on and aware of the subject. I'm always amazed how professional presenters like Annie can switch topics so easily and still ask really relevant questions. The topic after the discussion on Animal Abuse was relationships and the guest speaker was an Austin Powers look alike Life Coach complete with white suit, a brightly coloured scarf around his neck and funky glasses. Yeah Baby !

The other guest was Dr Paul Jambunathan a consultant psychologist and lecturer. Also a fun guy and apparently well know for his wacky dress sense . Between a consultant Psychologist in a psychedelic jacket , a life coach dressed in a white suit and the vibrant primary colours of the set I could have been forgiven for thinking that I had been transported back to the 1960's !

I'm never very comfortable when cameras are around and certainly not someone who looks good from every angle (or ANY angle for that matter !) I definitely have a face for radio !

There is an American ventriloquist called Jeff Dunham whose act includes a puppet called 'Achmed the Dead Terrorist'. His catchphrase (along with a piercing stare) is " I kill you" . I guess if I decide to give up my day job I can always fill in for Achmed when he is on holiday. Check out Achmed and Jeff on YouTube and see what I mean.

BFM Radio Interview.

BFM the Business Radio Station in Malaysia were kind enough to invite me on their afternoon show to talk about animal welfare issues.

They were also interested in the recent poodle abuse case on Facebook and the lack of effective enforcement of existing animal welfare legislation here in Malaysia.




Thank you Meera (the presenter) and all at BFM for the invite.