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XL Bully ‘found tied up and set on fire’ ahead of ban

RSPCA is investigating after the dog was found set on fire

The Independent UK

XL bully found burnt and mutilated in south London hours before breed ban came into force

It was found in an alleyway with its legs tied together and an ear cut off

Evening Standard

Judicial review hearing granted over XL bully ban

From Sunday it is illegal to rehome, sell or transfer ownership of the dogs in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

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Deadly attacks by dogs soar to record high as campaigners warn ban on XL bullies doesn’t go far enough

Exclusive: Numbers killed double in just a year – fuelled by massive surge in post-Covid pet ownership

The Independent UK

'Zero-tolerance' approach to illegal New Year's Eve fireworks

SafeWork NSW is warning of the dangers of using illegal fireworks

Newcastle Herald

Dog attack victims and campaigners who back XL bully ban say they face abuse

Incoming law restricting the breed in England and Wales has led to ‘weird culture war’, its supporters claim

The Guardian - UK

Puppy with missing paw abandoned in carrier bag in car park on Christmas Eve

The pup, who is missing his paw and part of his rear leg, has been named Buddy by rescuers.

Evening Standard

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Avoid these Christmas treats that pose threats to pets

Food and drink items on Christmas tables around Australia may be fine for humans but pose serious health risks to pets, the RSPCA warns.

AAP

Ducks destined for Tesco and other supermarkets swung by necks and slammed into drawers in harrowing video

Exclusive: Secret footage of intensively reared birds at Red Tractor farm for Gressingham reveals repeated cruelty

The Independent UK

Rescued Puppy Finds Love And Home With Vet Nurse For ‘First Proper’ Christmas

Terry, a Whippet, overcomes brutal abuse and celebrates a joyful holiday season with his caring savior.

Zenger

The future of wildlife photography is in good hands as an eight-year-old wins RSPCA Young Photographer of the Year!

RSPCA Young Photographer of the Year 2023 announces its winners with 8-year-old Jamie Smart winning the top prize!

Digital Camera World

Horses seized after man flouts offload order, buys more

A Victorian horse owner who purchased more horses despite a court order banning him from owning horses over animal cruelty charges has had his herd seized.

AAP

Willow’s story: how an abandoned dog lost seven puppies – and found a new home

This winter, animal shelters are in crisis, with pet abandonments hitting a three-year high. We follow one golden retriever from emergency surgery to adoption

The Guardian - UK

Chris Packham calls for halt to ‘catastrophic’ expansion of Scottish salmon farms

Broadcaster and RSPCA president says moratorium needed as mortality rates jump, while activists question charity’s role in certifying farms

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The Canberra Times

'Something weird happened here': Is anyone missing Seamus the sheep?

Sheep usually stick to their flock; lone sheep is almost 'unherd' of.

The Guardian - UK

‘Appalling abuse of animals’: Chris Packham tells Ant and Dec I’m a Celebrity is like dog fighting

The conservationist compares ITV reality show to pursuits that are ‘the sad preserve of psychopathic criminals’

International Business Times

Art For Bark's Sake: Stray Dogs Take Up Painting For UK Charity

In their studio in Bristol, western England, rescue dogs Rosie and Alba are hard at work on their canvases, redefining the essence of abstract art -- one tail swish at a time.

Newcastle Herald

Dozens of animals seized from Hunter property, disqualification orders broken

RSPCA descended on the property where dogs and bearded dragons were found.

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The Guardian - AU

Bone cows bred in Australia provide base material for dental grafts

Use of cattle from country free of mad cow disease means product is safe, experts say, and patients can still donate blood

Evening Standard

RSPCA warns of ‘winter crisis’ as animal abandonments hit three-year high

The reasons for the spike in abandonments include a surge in people getting pets during the Covid pandemic and the current cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Man knocked off bike with cat says he’s been receiving messages telling him to kill himself

Trevor Nelson says he has been reported to the RSPCA after he and his cat were involved in an accident

AAP

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

Councils and animal welfare organisations say they are being overwhelmed with abandoned cats and dogs amid calls to overhaul a "broken" system.

AAP

Shelters close doors to new cats amid vaccine shortage

The RSPCA will stop accepting unvaccinated cats at their shelters in South Australia because of a nationwide supply shortage of vital inoculations.

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Your 5-Minute Explainer On #NupToTheCup & Why People Are Saying No To Horse Racing

There have been seven horse deaths during and in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup over the last 10 years. Six of them saw the horses euthanised on the track.

The Independent UK

Should fireworks be banned? Join the Independent Debate

There are strict rules about where and when you can let off fireworks - but some think that isn’t enough

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