Major Dog Law Change Now in Effect, Extended to Roads and Paths Saturday, April 18, 2026 doglaw livestock fines enforcement animalwelfare countryside dogsafety legislation publicpaths farmers 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 … Read More
Sainsbury's Addresses Concerns Over Pigeon Removal at Bath's Green Park Station Thursday, March 26, 2026 sainsburys bath pigeons greenparkstation animalwelfare pigeoncull protectthewild nettingrepair rspca bathswanrescue 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 … Read More
Sainsbury's Addresses Concerns Over Alleged Pigeon Cull at Bath's Green Park Station Thursday, March 26, 2026 sainsburys bath pigeons wildlife animalwelfare greenparkstation netting protest rescue cull 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, … Read More
Somerset Crufts Winner's Past Animal Cruelty Conviction Revealed Tuesday, March 10, 2026 crufts animalcruelty leecox clumberspaniel rspca dogbreeding somerset courtcase animalwelfare kennels 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 … Read More
Five-Year Animal Ban Issued After Dog Suffered Untreated Skin Condition Wednesday, February 11, 2026 animalwelfare rspca neglect dogcare skincondition veterinarycare animalprotection legalban petresponsibility animalabuse 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, … Read More
Somerset's RSPCA Heroes Honoured for Sea Empress Oil Spill Rescue Efforts Monday, February 9, 2026 rspca seaempress oilspill wildliferescue birds somerset milfordhaven environmentaldisaster volunteers animalwelfare 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 … Read More