Author Archives: Chris O'Brien

RSPCA welcomes new Plan at ‘critical juncture’ for animal welfare

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RSPCA Cymru has welcomed the publication of the Welsh Government’s new Animal Health and Welfare Implementation Plan 2022-2024 – and hopes the document will pave the way for “big improvements” at a “critical juncture” for animal welfare in Wales. 

Calls come after the Welsh Government published the final Implementation Plan under the current ten-year Framework.

The plan expands on the Welsh Government’s Animal Welfare Plan for Wales – including more detail on proposals for a national model for regulation … Continue reading…

Bow-zat?! Rescue dogs star in new RSPCA Ashes cricket video

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Rescue dogs from the RSPCA’s Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre have been bowling over the public as stars of a new cricket video, showcasing highlights from the first ever RSPCA Ashes series.

The RSPCA has teamed-up with friends at RSPCA Western Australia to produce the pun-filled video, which shows rescue dogs from the UK and Australia going paw to paw for the famous urn.

Dogs adopt personas like Joe Rrrroof, Pat MyTummins and Chris Woakies to feature in the video … Continue reading…

Restrictions on keeping monkeys as pets in Wales now ‘closer than ever’

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Restrictions on the keeping of primates as pets in Wales are now “closer than ever” – much to the delight of the RSPCA.  

It is estimated that around 120 monkeys are currently being kept as pets across the nation and RSPCA Cymru has long called for a ban. The charity has welcomed news that new conditions in the UK Government’s Kept Animals Bill, which will ban the keeping of pet monkeys except under licence, are now set to apply to … Continue reading…

RSPCA Gwent Branch ready for Cwmbran shop’s official opening with VIP guests

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Shoppers in Cwmbran are being urged to pick up a bargain, while helping local animals in need, as a branch of the RSPCA prepares for the official opening of its new store. 

The RSPCA Gwent Branch recently opened a new store in the Cwmbran Centre, and are now preparing for the official opening ceremony this Thursday (9 December).

Capital FM DJs Josh Andrews and Kally Davies will be special guests at the 11am opening -  and are set to cut … Continue reading…

Concern as pets absent from Wales’ new homelessness action plan

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The needs of animal-owning homeless people, and their pets, must be a key consideration in the Welsh Government’s strategy to end homelessnes.

That’s the call from RSPCA Cymru – as an action plan to end homelessness in Wales is published by Welsh Ministers.

The action plan does not presently reference animal welfare -  but, ahead of a difficult winter, the charity is urging the Welsh Government and local authorities to ensure that vulnerable individuals are not required to choose … Continue reading…