Most people believe that a wagging tail is a clear sign of a happy dog. It’s one of the most common and well-known indicators of canine joy. However, a veterinary expert from Somerset is shedding new light on this widespread …
A community in North Somerset is rallying to find Banff, a ten-month-old baby alpaca who mysteriously disappeared from his paddock in Goblin Combe, near Cleeve. Banff, one of four young alpacas owned by Tam Harrisson of …
A heartbreaking discovery was made in a Somerset park when a litter of newborn puppies was found abandoned, with three puppies dead and eight others thankfully rescued. The incident has raised concerns among local animal …
A heartbreaking discovery was made in a Somerset park this week when a litter of newborn puppies was found abandoned. Sadly, three of the tiny pups did not survive the ordeal. Fortunately, eight of them were rescued in time …
Somerset has been named the third worst county in England and Wales for fox hunting, according to shocking new data from The League Against Cruel Sports. Between August 2025 and March 2026, campaigners say hunters were seen …
Wayne Gregory, 48, has been fined for failing to call off his dogs while hunting a fox, in violation of the Hunting Act 2004. The offence was uncovered following a thorough six-month police investigation into an incident that …
Dog owners in England and Wales face a significant update to the law with the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, which took effect on March 18, 2026. This legislation represents one of the biggest changes to …
Sainsbury’s is at the center of a heated animal welfare debate following reports of a planned pigeon cull at Green Park Station in Bath, a historic landmark now operating as a vibrant community space with cafes, restaurants, …
Sainsbury’s is responding to public concern following fears of a pigeon cull at the historic Green Park Station in Bath, a site now home to cafes, markets, and a popular community hub adjacent to the retailer’s superstore. …
Lee Cox, the winner of this year’s Best in Show at Crufts, has a troubling past that recently came to light. In 2001, Cox was convicted of animal cruelty after keeping a retired stud dog in deplorable conditions at a Somerset …
A Taunton couple has been banned from keeping animals for five years after neglecting their dog’s chronic skin condition. Roxy, a five-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was rescued by the RSPCA in a severely distressed state, …
As the 30th anniversary of the Sea Empress oil spill approaches, the RSPCA in Somerset reflects on one of the most significant environmental and wildlife rescue operations in its history. On February 15, 1996, the Sea Empress …
Jimmy and Hector, two German shepherds rescued from a bleak shelter in Egypt, have been waiting patiently for more than two years to find a family to call their own. Despite their loving nature and good health, these two …
Harper, a sweet dog who was discovered in 2024 underweight and struggling with an untreated skin condition, is now on the lookout for her forever home. Despite her difficult past, Harper’s gentle nature shines through, making …
In Somerset, the RSPCA has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to animal welfare by rescuing numerous animals in distress throughout 2025, including a remarkable rescue involving an owl trapped in a slurry pit …