A Welsh lawmaker has proposed that prospective rabbit owners should complete a short training course before being allowed to keep the popular pets, arguing that better education could help improve animal welfare and reduce cases of neglect. Mike Hedges, a Labour member of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) representing Gower, said ownership should only be permitted after people … [Read more...] about Welsh Politician Calls for Mandatory Training Before People Can Own a Rabbit
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Puppy Recovering After Alleged Abuse as Police Continue Investigation
A 20-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 13-week-old Cane Corso puppy whose severe injuries shocked veterinary staff. The puppy, named Lil Redd, was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic after her breeders discovered she had multiple broken ribs, damaged teeth, bleeding from her mouth and head, and was unable to walk. … [Read more...] about Puppy Recovering After Alleged Abuse as Police Continue Investigation
Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after CCTV footage captured him grabbing a small dog by the head and throwing it over a six-foot fence in an incident that prompted an RSPCA investigation. The case, heard at Bristol Magistrates' Court, also resulted in his partner receiving a five-year ban from keeping dogs after both admitted offences under animal … [Read more...] about Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
Woman Avoids Jail After Puppy Abuse Captured on Camera in Perth
A Perth woman has avoided immediate imprisonment after being convicted of animal cruelty over the abuse of a one-year-old puppy that was seen struggling and choking in the backyard of a suburban home. RSPCA WA said the incident happened in Beckenham on 13 October last year after a passerby witnessed the dog, named Roxy, tied to a carport pole with a rope around her neck. The … [Read more...] about Woman Avoids Jail After Puppy Abuse Captured on Camera in Perth
Free-Range Pork Supplier Admits Animal Cruelty Offence After Undercover Footage Exposes Pig Abuse
A major British pork producer that supplied meat to several of the UK's largest supermarket chains has admitted animal welfare offences after undercover footage revealed shocking scenes of pigs being violently abused by workers. The company, Norfolk Free Range, which has supplied free-range pork to supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl … [Read more...] about Free-Range Pork Supplier Admits Animal Cruelty Offence After Undercover Footage Exposes Pig Abuse