Badger shot dead and thrown into a bog
A joint investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police’s Rural Crime Team and the RSCPA sees two Ceredigion men prosecuted for their disturbing crimes against animals. The two men were found to have shot a badger dead before dragging its lifeless body down…
Woman pleads guilty after body of emaciated dog found at Wrexham property
A Wrexham woman has been disqualified from keeping all animals for three years after she admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to her young dog – whose dead body was found in an emaciated condition. Stacey Louise Ince-Stamp of Coed…
One of two Mallard ducks put to sleep following rescue operation
Two ducks entangled in fishing line have been released following a joint rescue operation by the RSPCA and fire service at the Cleddau River. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer and Wildlife Officer Ellie West was called to attend to the…
Man and woman banned from keeping animals for life after dog suffered
A Swansea man and woman have been sentenced after they caused unnecessary suffering to a heavily pregnant German Shepherd cross dog by failing to provide vet care to a leg injury. Roseanne Lee and Nathan Price appeared at Swansea Magistrates’…
Jane Dodds MS calls on Welsh Gov to reveal findings on consultation over banning Greyhound racing
Jane Dodds MS has called on the Welsh Government to reveal its findings following a recent consultation over banning Greyhound racing. The Mid and West Wales MS, alongside the “Cut the Chase” coalition made up of various animal welfare charities,…
RSPCA launches immersive online experience for Gamers
Gamers in South Wales are being invited to explore an immersive online experience from the RSPCA which considers what life might be like for animals in 2050. From robot pets and nature retreats only accessible by the rich, to lab-grown meat…
Ten animals that faced negligence in care to be re-homed
Two neglected dogs and eight cats can now be re-homed following the conclusion of a court case – which has seen their owner sent to prison and banned from keeping animals for life. WARNING: The following content may be distressing…
77% of people in Wales disagree with farm animals being kept in cages
The RSPCA is calling on the UK Government to commit to launching a consultation to ban cages for farmed animals in England within the first six months of office. The charity has launched its End the Cage Age campaign urging the public…
Seagull thrown to the floor and kicked in Swansea City Centre
The RSPCA is appealing for witnesses and information after a gull was thrown and kicked in Swansea city centre. The incident took place near Castle Square at the top of Oxford Street on Saturday 24 August at around 6pm….
Abergavenny man banned from keeping animals after being caught on camera beating his dog
An Abergavenny man has been disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after he was caught on camera beating his dog. Matthew Luke Russell (d.o.b 26/04/2003) of Underhill Crescent, Abergavenny, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 23 July for…