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Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (103+ words) HERE is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them go to'www. manytearsrescue. org/'for full contact details and to…...
Owner banned after disabled dog with maggot'infested wound put down
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (377+ words) A South Wales man has been banned from keeping animals for 18 months after leaving his disabled dog with a large, untreated wound on his back leg. David Tasker, of Henry Street, Bargoed, admitted two offences under the Animal Welfare Act…...
RSPCA launches awards to celebrate local animal welfare champions
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (210+ words) RSPCA Cymru is calling on public bodies in Wales to showcase their animal welfare work. The awards, which have celebrated public sector excellence in animal welfare since 2008, are open to councils, emergency services, and other public bodies. Sioned Nikolic, RSPCA…...
Family criticises RSPCA after it refused to rescue cat trapped up a tree for 48 hours
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (522+ words) A family has criticised the RSPCA after it declined to help rescue their cat, Meg, who was trapped up a tree for 48 hours. The cat, a rescue animal and usually an indoor pet, climbed a 40-foot tree in Alway, Newport,…...
Urgent appeal for foster carers as hundreds of dogs need new homes
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (194+ words) A charity has issued an urgent appeal for dog lovers to step forward and become foster carers. Dogs Trust Bridgend is seeking volunteers across South Wales to provide temporary homes for dogs in need. The call comes as the charity…...
Bunion the very scared rabbit is looking for a new home
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (192+ words) Bunion, a one-year-old Lionhead cross rabbit, is looking for a new home. He is currently being looked after at All Creatures Great and Small Animal Sanctuary, near Ponthir, where he has been since October. Bunion has a parasite called Encephalitozoon…...
Local vicar helps national pet charity by fostering rabbits
3+ week, 3+ day ago (357+ words) Liz Houghton with her foster rabbits in Newport (Image: HELEN YATES) A local vicar is fostering rabbits through a national pet charity. Reverend Liz Houghton, based in Newport, has been supporting Blue Cross for almost two years by caring for…...
Dogs Trust issues warning ahead of Easter weekend
3+ week, 4+ day ago (176+ words) Dog owners are being urged to keep chocolate out of reach. Dogs Trust Cardiff has issued the warning ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend, reminding dog owners that chocolate and some seasonal treats are toxic to dogs. Charlie Dobson,…...
Fresh push to put animal welfare at the heart of Welsh politics
3+ week, 4+ day ago (209+ words) A fresh push is being made to put animal welfare at the heart of Welsh politics. The RSPCA has called on all political parties to prioritise animal welfare ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections. The animal charity has published its own…...
More than 100 hens need new homes this week
3+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) More than 100 hens are in need of new homes this week. The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding an urgent rehoming event in Shirenewton, Monmouthshire, on Sunday, April 5 and is calling on members of the public to help give…...