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ITV News
5 days ago
- ITV News
Four puppies found abandoned in shoebox box at Hampshire cemetery
The RSPCA is appealing for information after four young puppies were found abandoned in a shoebox that had been dumped in a cemetery. The pups, thought to be just days old, were discovered by a member of the public who rushed them to the vet who contacted the animal welfare charity to report the concerning discovery. The pups, who have been named Draco, Malfoy, Bones and Gravy by rescuers, were found at Westbourne Cemetery in Emsworth around 3:30pm on Tuesday (24 June). RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Morgan Ellison said: "It's heartbreaking that these puppies were abandoned in such a thoughtless way. They should be with their mum but instead were thrown away like rubbish. "They were found by someone attending their mum's grave and taken to the vet where the nurse took them into care overnight before calling it in to us. We're so grateful to everyone who has shown kindness by helping them. "They are now at The Stubbington Ark where they are getting care and support. "It's never the right thing to do to abandon an animal. There is plenty of help and advice out there for struggling pet owners, such as on the RSPCA's website." Anyone with information should contact the RSPCA's appeals line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01556113. The team at The Stubbington Ark, the rescue centre run by the RSPCA Solent Branch, are also appealing for help to cover the cost of caring for the pups. New figures released by the RSPCA show a massive 33% annual increase in cruelty reports to the charity during the summer period across England and Wales - with reports on the rise in Hampshire too. The animal welfare charity has released the statistics as part of its Summer Cruelty Campaign, showing the side of this season which many people don't see, when animal cruelty reports peak. In June, July and August last year across England and Wales the RSPCA took 34,401* cruelty calls to their emergency line - compared to 25,887* the year before, showing an increase by a third. On average, it took 374 reports of cruelty against animals every single day during this period, or one call every two minutes the line was open. And in Hampshire the number of cruelty reports over the summer months increased from 657 (2023) to 779 reports last year, an 18% increase.
South Wales Argus
04-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
RSPCA charity celebrates volunteers for helping animals
RSPCA Cymru is shining a spotlight on its volunteers as part of Volunteers' Week, which runs from June 2 to 8. Volunteers play a crucial role in rescuing and transporting animals, fostering pets, and supporting the organisation's activities. Jo, a foster carer from Newport, said: "They have all had their own unique personalities and funny quirks. "Often they come from multi-cat households and are lacking a little in socialisation. "They may be scared of you and it's your job to help them realise that not all humans are bad." RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Danni Wilson has fostered four dogs and 10 cats over the past four years. Ms Wilson said: "Myself and my partner absolutely love fostering. "It is so rewarding seeing an animal grow in confidence or recover from something medical." The charity offers a variety of volunteer roles, including animal transport, fundraising, gardening, and maintenance work at its centres. Abby Hill, area volunteer support partner for RSPCA Cymru, said: "We are so grateful to volunteers like Jo and Danni for their dedication and commitment to their role." Volunteer opportunities are available across Wales through RSPCA branches.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Shocking photos show starving dogs found in Bexleyheath home with dead puppies
WARNING - This article contains distressing images Photos have been released showing the condition of dogs found in a Bexleyheath home alongside two dead puppies and a dead dog. In April we reported that owner Kriss Kesson, 60, had been banned from keeping dogs for at least 10 years and was given a suspended prison sentence. The RSPCA have now released photos showing the condition of the dogs when they were found. (Image: RSPCA) On the afternoon of February 28 last year RSPCA officers went to Kesson's home on Rydal Drive accompanied by the police, prosecutor Joel Wootten told Woolwich Crown Court. Inside the home officers found three Rhodesian Ridgebacks and one Dalmatian, all of which were visibly emancipated with prominent ribs and hip bones. They also found two dead puppies and a dead adult Rhodesian Ridgeback, named Reggie. Mr Wootten said: 'The defendant told officers the dog had died a few days earlier and he was waiting for rigor mortis to end so he could bury him, while the puppies had died a few weeks ago.' When asked why the dogs were so emaciated, Kesson said he had a bad knee and wasn't able to take them out for much exercise, so he had cut down their food. (Image: RSPCA) The four living dogs - Ozzy, Max, Alice and Harry - were taken in by the RSPCA. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Tia Pennan said Alice, the mother of the puppies, was emaciated with all of her ribs, spine and hip bone showing. Max, who was in an emaciated condition, and Ozzy, who was very underweight, were both suffering with flea infestations and had fur loss towards their rears which had scabbed over. Mr Wootten said vets assessed that the dogs had been suffering for at least three weeks 'if not certainly longer'. Both Ozzy and Max died in RSPCA care while Harry and Alice have since made good recoveries. Vets also assessed the dead dog's bodies and found they were also significantly underweight. Kesson pleaded guilty to four counts of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. While he was released on bail with instructions not to keep any pets 10 more dogs and a number of fish were found in his home. Defending, Ben Wild said Kesson had been raising dogs for 30 years and was incredibly attached to them. He said that his health had deteriorated and the health of the dogs had followed. In the end it had been Kesson who had called the RSPCA, the court heard. On Tuesday, April 22, Judge Ben Gumpert KC sentenced Kesson to 30 weeks in custody, suspended for one year. 'These were sustained and prolonged periods of neglect, you failed to feed or care for these animals,' Judge Gumpert said. He said Kesson's behaviour suggested he was not remorseful, noting that the defendant had attempted to blame those who attempted to save the dog's lives for their deaths. RSPCA Inspector Clive Hopwood said: 'The degree of emaciation of these dogs would have been apparent to any owner and it was lucky we visited the defendant's home when we did as the other dogs may have died at his home.'
