The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found in a ‘horrendous state’, severely matted and emaciated with tumours on her face and abdomen, bad teeth and in-growing claws.
The suffering terrier-type dog was found on Monday 20 January at Mount Tabor, Halifax, on the way down to Pellon, Halifax and around 300 metres past the Crossroads Inn.
RSPCA inspector Rebecca Goulding said: “It’s quite an isolated spot but locals would know it.
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Twenty-one cockerels have been rescued after being abandoned in Northumberland.
The birds were dumped in a wooded area just off the A1, near the village of Belford.
Nineteen of the birds were caught by RSPCA staff and caring members of the public on Friday 10 January.
RSPCA inspector Trevor Walker said: “We had a call about a large number of cockerels that had been dumped.
“Two of our animal collection officers, ACO Terry Haley and ACO … Continue reading…
RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information following allegations of a dog beating incident on the streets of Pontypool.
The animal welfare charity has received reports alleging that a man has kicked and punched a small dog in the town.
Accusations have been made that the black dog has been beaten over a number of weeks – but the RSPCA urgently need any eye-witness testimony which may exist from witnesses.
Christine McNeil, RSPCA inspector, said: “We understand the great … Continue reading…
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a number of teenagers were witnessed attacking a Jack Russell-type dog called Millie.
The incident happened at the top of New Road in Earby, Pendle, Lancashire at around 7.40pm on Saturday 16 November.
RSPCA inspector Adam Dickenson said: “There was a disturbance involving a large number of young people on the street outside Millie’s house.
“Her owner opened their door to see what was going on and Millie ran out…. Continue reading…
A young bull-breed cross pup with obvious deformities has been found alone and potentially abandoned on grounds belonging to the Llandarcy Sports Academy.
RSPCA Cymru was alerted after a member of the public found the poor pup last Wednesday (18 September). The dog was found around lunchtime that day.
It is feared the male pup – aged approximately 16 weeks of age – may have been dumped. The RSPCA is concerned this could be linked to the “likely high vet … Continue reading…