Monthly Archives: November 2015

RSPCA Cymru puts the spotlight on wild animal welfare in Wales

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A new report by RSPCA Cymru highlights a number of key welfare issues surrounding wild animals.

RSPCA Cymru’s Wild Animal Welfare Indicators provide an insight into the welfare issues surrounding wild animals in Wales by looking at the current situation and also make recommendations for improvements.

The term ‘wild animal’ means different things to different people, but the RSPCA class ‘wild animals’ as all those that are not normally domesticated. The list ranges from badgers to nesting birds, and includes … Continue reading…

RSPCA boat team rescue stranded ewe from Pembrokeshire cliff

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A EWE stranded on a Pembrokeshire cliff has been rescued by a RSPCA boat team.

The sheep was stuck on a cliff at Angle Bay and was spotted by someone by boat, who contacted the RSPCA.

RSPCA animal welfare officer (AWO) Andrew Harris said: “The sheep could only be seen from the sea. RSPCA inspector Rohan Barker checked to see if he could see her from land, but he couldn’t.

“This meant we had to use a boat to reach … Continue reading…