A motorist had a surprise after finding five brown long-eared bats in a green refuse sack on the A48.
Local resident Huw Jones spotted the sack on the road at the Maes Y Bont turn-off last Wednesday (11 November) at approximately 5.15pm. However, he had an “unbelievable shock” when he went to move the bag and saw signs of life inside.
Initially, Mr Jones thought the bag contained a single bat – but, on further inspection after transporting the bag … Continue reading…
RSPCA Cymru has urged the Welsh Government to ensure a recent review into dog breeding leads to “meaningful change” to better protect dogs and puppies in Wales.
The comments come as the Welsh Government today (18 November) publishes their response to an expert Task and Finish Group published earlier this year by the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group.
RSPCA Cymru inputted into the review via its role as part of the Animal Welfare Network for Wales.
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RSPCA Cymru has welcomed the presentation of a report from a Member of the Senedd to the Welsh Government focussed on the importance of supporting homeless people with dogs to access safe accommodation.
Jack Sargeant, MS for Alyn and Deeside, has submitted the ‘Pet Friendly Paw-licy’ to the Welsh Government, following discussions with a host of animal welfare organisations and housing groups – including the RSPCA.
The new report highlights that pet ownership must not be a barrier to accessing … Continue reading…
RSPCA Cymru has urged the Welsh Government to ensure any post-Brexit agricultural support scheme incentivises higher welfare standards on Wales’ farms.
The call comes as the animal welfare charity responds to the Welsh Government’s latest consultation on the future of farm support after the conclusion of the Implementation Period; the eleventh month period following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union where EU rules have largely continued to apply.
After 31 December, subsidy payments will no longer follow EU rules, … Continue reading…
A struggling young grey seal has been rescued by the RSPCA after becoming stranded on The Knap in Barry.
Members of the public found the seal huddled under a rock at The Knap – and contacted the RSPCA for help yesterday (22 October).
The seal was very underweight and debilitated, and the RSPCA suspect the animal has likely just left his mother and was struggling to adapt to the wild.
Fortunately, the seal has now been transferred to specialist wildlife … Continue reading…