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RSPCA to highlight dog discrimination as animal welfare charity returns to Pride Cymru

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RSPCA Cymru will march at this weekend’s Pride Cymru in a show of strength against intolerance – while highlighting the prejudice four types of dogs still face under discriminatory UK law.

The animal welfare charity will again have a presence at Pride Cymru – marching in the eagerly-anticipated Parade, and discussing animal welfare with attendees at a dedicated RSPCA stand at the Big Weekend event in Cardiff.

RSPCA inspectors will join countless other organisations in the Parade, with the charity … Continue reading…

Outdated microchip details means South Wales cat can’t find owners

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RSPCA Cymru is searching for the owner of a very thin and lethargic cat who was rescued in the Porth area of South Wales.

Officers from the charity came to the aid of the cat, who was found to be very thin, lethargic and flea-ridden after a member of the public spotted the troubled puss on Henllys in the town on Wednesday (10 June).

The neutered, male cat was microchipped – however the details are not up-to-date, so the RSPCA … Continue reading…

‘Power of microchipping’ helps veteran cat make journey after Sully to Barry trip

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RSPCA Cymru has praised the “power of microchipping” after a 17-year-old cat was reunited with their owner, after being missing for two weeks.

The one-eyed cat had somehow moved an amazing six miles – having ventured from her Sully home to Barry.

RSPCA Cymru was contacted after the cat was found staggering in the Ewbank Close area of the Vale of Glamorgan town.

Fortunately, the cat was microchipped and the RSPCA was able to trace the owners, and return the … Continue reading…

Couple narrowly avoid jail after selling sick and unwell pups as ‘greed and profits’ trump welfare

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A husband and wife from Mountain Ash narrowly avoided being sent to prison for their failure to meet the needs of 15 Labrador puppies they were selling to unsuspecting members of the public for approximately £450 each.

Darrall Webber, 47, and Sally Webber, 42, of Brynheulog, Mountain Ash both pleaded guilty to two Animal Welfare Act offences on Wednesday (12 June) at Merthyr Magistrates Court.

RSPCA Cymru says the case amounted to a “shocking example of greed and profits being … Continue reading…

Big Walkies Live takes over Cardiff’s Bute Park as waggiest, woofiest walk returns

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Approximately 400 humans and hundreds of dogs took over Bute Park on Saturday (May 18) as the hotly-anticipated Big Walkies Live returned to Cardiff.

The event marked a “celebration of dogs of all shapes and sizes” – as canines and their owners enjoyed two scenic walk routes through the beautiful surroundings of the central Cardiff-based park.

Attendees also savoured the Big Walkies Live event village – including entertainment from Radio Cardiff 98.7FM DJs Wyburn & Wayne, plus refreshments, stalls and … Continue reading…