Bill was voted out by the House of Keys in April
Animal welfare legislation needs updating so that intervention is possible before cruelty occurs.
That's the view of the ManxSPCA almost two months after the proposed Animal Welfare Bill failed to get a second reading in the House of Keys.
The aim of the bill had been to protect companion animals - such as cats, dogs and horses - from harm and mistreatment.
General manager Juana Warburton says updating the law remains a priority:
'No family should have to live indefinitely between two places'
Today marks two years since Ethan Richardson suffered a hypoglycaemic brain injury
Results of agricultural survey to be sent to prospective MHKs
Farmers recognised for contribution to Manx countryside
Port St Mary lifeboats called out after yacht drifts towards rocks
Vessel towed to safety after breaking mooring and drifting across Bay ny Carrickey
Ballafesson Methodist Chapel and Hall to officially close
Building to be put up for sale this Autumn