Somerset Vet Reveals Why a Wagging Tail Doesn’t Always Mean a Happy Dog Sunday, May 24, 2026 dog tailwagging caninebehavior animalwelfare dogsafety anxiety veterinary tailsignals communication petcare 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 … Read More
Growing Concern for Missing Baby Alpaca Banff in Goblin Combe Saturday, May 16, 2026 alpaca missing northsomerset goblincombe banff animalwelfare theft search community farm 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 … Read More
Tragic Find in Somerset Park: Newborn Puppies Found Dead Friday, May 15, 2026 somerset puppies rescue abandonment animalwelfare newborn tragedy investigation care community 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 … Read More
Tragic Find in Somerset Park: Newborn Puppies Discovered Dead Friday, May 15, 2026 somerset puppies newborn animalwelfare rescue abandonment park investigation animals rehabilitation 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 … Read More
Somerset Ranked Third Worst County for Fox Hunting, Campaigners Reveal Tuesday, April 28, 2026 somerset foxhunting trailhunting leagueagainstcruelsports huntingban wildlifeprotection cruelsports lawreform animalwelfare huntingincidents sport 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 … Read More
Huntsman Fined for Not Calling Off Dogs During Fox Hunt Monday, April 20, 2026 hunting foxhunt legal investigation crime police fines huntsman uklaw animalwelfare 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 … Read More