One in four in Wales witness animal cruelty online
One in four people (25%) in Wales have witnessed someone harming an animal online – according to shocking new data from the RSPCA, while reports to the charity about social media animal abuse are on course to hit a four-year…
RSPCA animated film goes viral amid busiest period for animal cruelty
A hard-hitting new RSPCA animated film has been watched tens of thousands of times in just 72 hours – and is now set to hit television screens across the country. The 30-second film has been released as the animal welfare charity…
Three kittens found abandoned in Abergele
An appeal for information has been launched after three kittens were abandoned in Abergele. The three kittens – estimated to be aged around eight weeks old – were found by a member of the public on Thursday 20 June near…
Three puppies found dead in a shoebox in Newport
Three newborn puppies – who had their umbilical cords still attached – have been found dead in a shoebox in Newport, prompting an RSPCA appeal for information. The upsetting discovery took place on Friday (21 June) at around 11am…
RSPCA issue appeal for information after Bulldog found abandoned outside Newport animal centre
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after an American Bulldog type dog was left abandoned outside its animal centre in Newport. The dog – named Kevin by staff – was left in a crate with no bedding, food, water…
Crow rescued from antenna after becoming entangled in a plastic bag
A crow who was rescued after becoming entangled on a Swansea aerial due to a plastic bag has triggered a renewed warning from the RSPCA about the hazards of plastic bags and litter to wildlife. The bird was spotted…
Beagle puppy found with broken leg re-homed following court sentencing of former owners
A beagle puppy found with a broken leg has found her forever home with her foster carer, following a court sentencing. Narla came into the care of the RSPCA last September with a broken leg and was subsequently taken…
RSPCA marks 200th birthday amid busiest week of the year
The RSPCA is set to mark its 200th birthday amid its busiest week of the year – with the charity using its landmark anniversary to issue a rallying call to the people of Wales to join a million-strong movement for…
Pressure mounts on RSPCA to drop ‘RSPCA Assured’ food labelling scheme
Following RSPCA President Chris Packham’s stirring comments this weekend in The Times, Animal Justice Project has ignited a nationwide call-to-action. With thousands demanding the RSPCA drop their contentious RSPCA Assured food labelling scheme, the pressure is reaching boiling point. As…
RSPCA issue appeal after 13 guinea pigs abandoned in Cardiff lane
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after 13 guinea pigs were abandoned down a lane in Cardiff and are now receiving vet treatment for mites. The 13 guinea pigs are currently at a boarding establishment and under the care of…