Monthly Archives: June 2017

Public bodies urged to show animal welfare commitment in RSPCA awards scheme

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Public service organisations across Wales have again been invited to share best practice and outstanding contributions to animal welfare, via RSPCA Cymru’s Community Animal Welfare Footprints. 

The scheme recognises Local Authorities, housing providers and others within the public sector achieving higher animal welfare standards – and is the only such scheme of its kind in Wales.

RSPCA’s Community Animal Welfare Footprints (CAWF) celebrates good practice, by providing recognition to those going above and beyond statutory service requirements.

The four Footprint … Continue reading…

RSPCA appeals for information after dying puppy dumped in Southwark

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The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dying puppy was dumped in a car carrier outside a Pets at Home, in Southwark.

CCTV footage shows a man with dark hair, and dressed in a dark top and bottoms hurrying over and then leaving the dirty carrier just outside the front door of the store in Old Kent Road, just before 11.30am on Thursday, 8 June.

Despite the best efforts of RSPCA vets to save him, the dog was showing … Continue reading…

RSPCA Cymru responds to Welsh Government’s Bovine Tb announcement

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Responding to the announcement from the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths AM, concerning Bovine Tb, a spokesperson for RSPCA Cymru said: 

“Bovine Tb is a devastating disease for many animals, which can have a massive impact on Wales’ farming community. RSPCA Cymru remains steadfast in its commitment to working with stakeholders to support eradication, which must be the priority.

“We welcome the Welsh Government’s decision to not pursue an England-style cull of badgers, which has been … Continue reading…

RSPCA Pembrokeshire teams-up with vets to offer Rabbit Awareness Week support

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An RSPCA branch has teamed-up with local veterinary practices to provide free neutering and spaying of pet rabbits across Pembrokeshire, as part of Rabbit Awareness Week (17 June – 25 June).

Microchipping and vaccination support is also available as part of the scheme, backed by the RSPCA Pembrokeshire branch.

The charity has partnered up with five veterinary practices across the county to support local rabbit owners – who are urged to contact Kingston House, Oak, Market Hall, All Pets … Continue reading…

Top five animal rescues revealed as South West Wales officer given RSPCA honour

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A South West Wales RSPCA officer has been recognised with a special award for her service to animals.

Ellie West, RSPCA animal collection officer, has been recognised by the charity with the special Jeanne McBride Award, as part of its annual ‘Honours’ event.

ACO West has been involved in a series of high-profile and dramatic rescues and collections, as part of her work to keep animals in South West Wales safe.

She is one of 29 winners at the awards … Continue reading…