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One-year-old cat Lilo was taken in by the RSPCA's Manchester and Salford branch after she was abandoned with the note explaining her owner could no longer look after her

Around 50 puncture wounds were visible on the puppy's body and he also had a large injury to one ear - it's thought he had been used to dog fight

The animal is now recovering in a sanctuary after being rescued from the roadside

A petition to ban the sport has gathered 35,000 signatures

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The RSPCA has issued a warning

Hilariously, this Valentine's Day, you can get an ex partner's name written in a litter tray so cats can poop on them for life - all it takes is a small donation

Emma Bayliss and Aaron Johnson have now been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal

For anyone with a pet, you’ll know how much happiness they can bring to your life. Pets are part of the family – which is why, as someone who shares their life with a companion animal, it’s been so hard to hear about the thousands of people having to give…