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XL Bully dogs found beheaded and floating dead in cages as neglect against the banned breed soars

Cases of the XL Bully dog being abandoned have also increased by 692 per cent since the ban came in

The Independent UK

RSPCA trustee accused of fraud 'paid £100,000 for hotels and taxis from charity funds'

David Mawson faces claims he ‘lined his own pockets’ by spending charity money on Premier Inn stays

Evening Standard

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RSPCA cancels glitzy London party over protest by activists against ‘cruel’ Assured scheme

Exclusive invitation-only event called off amid escalating row over charity’s endorsement of ‘cruel’ practices including factory farms

The Independent UK

Advertising watchdog investigates RSPCA Assured adverts after complaints of ‘misleading’ claims

Exclusive: TV and online ads including video shortlisted for award being probed after string of revelations exposing cruelty at farms and abattoirs

The Independent UK

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Cows on farms supplying M&S and Muller kicked, punched, hit with chains and sworn at in shocking footage

Exclusive: Angry workers yell expletives at frightened animals and bash them with poles, secret filming shows

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Grab a cupcake and adopt a dog for free at Hunter RSPCA

Free state-wide adoption runs until September 15.

Newcastle Herald

Number of dog attacks rose after XL Bully ban as police chiefs admit it will be no ‘overnight fix’

Figures obtained by The Independent showed dog attacks rose by nine per cent in the first five months since the ban was brought in on XL bully dogs

The Independent UK

Family Discovers Python During Blackberry-Picking Stroll In Birmingham Park‌ ‌

Royal pythons are primarily found in central and western Africa and can grow up to 6 feet long. ‌

Zenger

Workers hit sick pigs at RSPCA-backed slaughterhouse supplying pork to Tesco and other supermarkets

Animals filmed with wounds and frothing at mouth in horrific sign of stress, say activists who shot undercover footage

The Independent UK

Hundreds of XL bullies put down in England and Wales since dog banned, new data reveals

Government pays out £74,000 to more than 400 American XL Bully owners to have pets put down after ban

Evening Standard

What are 'XL bully cats'? Experts advise against buying the mutant breed

The cats with short legs and no whiskers have become a social media trend but warnings have been made against buying them

Evening Standard

250 dogs given up amid push to curb 'puppy farms'

The surrender of more than 250 labradoodles from one of Tasmania's largest breeders has sparked calls to follow other states and crack down on puppy farms.

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The Canberra Times

Tales of the kitty: how does containment affect cat ownership numbers?

Containment isn't the only factor to consider in this issue.

Evening Standard

Eight bulldog puppies abandoned in Aldi bag in Surrey woods

RSPCA is appealing for information after the puppies were discovered

PetsRadar

Reports of dog fighting in England have risen by 35% in three years

Despite being illegal in numerous countries around the world, dog fighting is still in existence.

The Independent UK

Warning as ‘exaggerated’ hairless ‘bullycats’ being bred in UK despite serious health issues

Experts said the public should not get a breed of hairless Sphynx-like cats as they are likely to suffer serious health issues

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The Guardian - UK

Rise in animal abuse in England and Wales fuelled by social media, finds RSPCA

Report shows 23% increase in attacks on animals using weapons in 2023 compared with previous year

The Guardian - AU

A new home for Noodle, one of 250 labradoodles rescued from a Tasmanian puppy farm

Applications from across Australia to take the dogs – found with matted coats in muddy, overcrowded pens – overwhelm the RSPCA

The Guardian - UK

RSPCA urges vigilance as weapon attacks on cats more than double

People using airguns, slingshots and crossbows for ‘fun’ behind rise in animal attacks in England and Wales

The National (Scotland)

Chris Packham pens open letter to Wagamama over use of farmed Scottish salmon

CHRIS Packham has penned an open letter to a restaurant chain challenging them over their use of farmed salmon.

The Guardian - AU

Tears and triumph as George the cat reunited with owner years after going missing

The cat had lived through thunderstorms, hail and icy cold in Adelaide but it only took him a moment to warm back up to his relieved owner

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New law banning glue traps for mice and rats comes into force today - what you need to know

The new law will prohibit households from using glue taps to get rid of mice or rats

AAP

Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report

A report by Greenpeace and the RSPCA has found 100 million native animals are displaced, hurt or killed in Queensland and NSW each year due to land clearing.

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