A baby wild rabbit – weighing just 100 grams – has been taken into RSPCA care.

The tiny and unwell rabbit was found in Bridgend by a concerned member of the public last month with the RSPCA being contacted.

 RSPCA wildlife officer Ellie West subsequently took the rabbit into her care.

“This young rabbit was found in a very thin body condition, was dehydrated and cold,” she said. “She was checked over by the vets and was fine, but needed … Continue reading…

RSPCA’s Clwyd and Colwyn Branch is moving forward on its clinic expansion project to help pet owners in urgent need during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In December it was revealed that the branch was expanding its Vaughan Street clinic in Rhyl – having bought an adjoining building to provide more services to their client base which has reached around 3,500 pet owners.

The clinic is currently open on an appointment basis with staff welcoming just one animal at a time and … Continue reading…

RSPCA Cymru is hoping to track down the owner of an unwell ginger cat found in Tonypandy.

The animal welfare charity was alerted to the cat’s condition after he was seen at Field Street with a runny nose and runny eyes.

The cat was confined in a garden on 23 March with RSPCA animal collection officer Fiona Thomas being called to assist.

Fiona said: “The cat was known to the caller but didn’t know where he lived. When he looked … Continue reading…

RSPCA Cymru has come to the aid of a swan with a fishing line and hook caught through its tongue in Deeside.

The swan was found on the Deeside Industrial Estate on Friday (27 March) with a member of the public alerting the RSPCA after spotting a fishing line protruding from his mouth.

RSPCA deputy chief inspector Phil Lewis said: “This swan was clearly in distress with the fishing line protruding from its month. On closer examination the hook was … Continue reading…

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information to try and track the owner of a cat with an injured eye found in Treorchy.

The ginger and white cat was found by a member of the public in the Dilys Street area who called the RSPCA due to concerns about his eye.

The cat has been taken into the care of the RSPCA for treatment with the animal welfare charity now hoping to track his owner. Unfortunately the unneutered cat has no … Continue reading…