An RSPCA Cymru appeal for information has been launched after a young peregrine falcon was found dead hanging by its tether from a television aerial in Pentre.
A member of the public spotted the deceased juvenile bird on 11 September and sounded the alarm to the RSPCA.
The falcon was found atop of a two-story property in Treharne Street tangled by a long but torn tether still attached to his legs.
A tethered bird is fastened by a line to … Continue reading…
An RSPCA inspector is set to complete the final leg of an epic 590-mile, six-month run around the South Wales region.
Dave Milborrow has been swapping his inspectorate uniform for his running kit to raise vital funds for the animal welfare charity.
He is now just one run away from completing an entire lap of South Wales – a journey he started on 10 April at the RSPCA Cymru HQ in Tongwynlais in Cardiff.
He was motivated to take on … Continue reading…
An RSPCA officer is swapping his inspectorate uniform for his running shorts – as he looks to chalk-up a 590-mile lap of South Wales to raise funds for animals in need.
David Milborrow – who has been on the frontline for the RSPCA since 2014 – is running an entire lap of South Wales, and hopes to have completed his on-foot tour of the region by the end of 2021.
The RSPCA officer, however, faces “huge logistical challenges” – as … Continue reading…
RSPCA Cymru and South Wales Police have launched a joint appeal for information after two pigeons were found shot in the Pentwyn area of Cardiff.
Officers from the animal welfare charity were alerted after a member of the public found an injured pigeon at an address in The Hawthorns on Friday 2 April.
Examination found that the pigeon had pellet wounds to his body – which had caused serious injury to a wing. Sadly, another pigeon was found in the … Continue reading…
The RSPCA has raced to the aid of a swan in Mumbles who was struggling after a fishing hook became embedded into her skin.
Officers from the animal welfare charity were alerted after members of the public saw the swan unable to stand properly and only moving her head, on Devon Place in the Mumbles area.
RSPCA inspector Neill Manley found the swan on the beach on Monday (1 February) and it was soon established that the swan’s condition and … Continue reading…