Last week the Italian comedy radio show "Lo Zoo di 105" dedicated around half an hour to describing different ways to torture animals, in ways which - if you feel able to read the account online - were shocking and highly disturbing.

I would urge anyone in Italy - or otherwise - to read my post in the "animal cruelty" section (but please beware it contains references which may be upsetting for some), or to check out the OIPA website (www.oipaitalia.com) and send a letter of protest.

Grazie 10000000000000000!!