Somerset Man Banned for Horse Neglect After Horses Found Emaciated Monday, December 29, 2025 neglect horses animalwelfare rspca somerset emaciation prosecution horsecare cruelty rehabilitation A Somerset man has been prohibited from owning horses for seven years after admitting to neglecting three horses, leaving them in a severely emaciated state. Kevin Roper, of Turnpike Road, Axbridge, pled guilty to an animal … Read More
Timid Deer Rescued from Dangerous Sports Netting in Somerset Hills Sunday, December 21, 2025 rspca deer rescue wildlife netting somerset animalwelfare stress conservation safety A wild deer faced a frightening ordeal after getting hopelessly tangled in sports netting in Somerset’s Polden Hills. The distressing discovery prompted swift action from RSPCA rescuers, who feared the delicate animal’s … Read More
Injured Otter Cub Iris Triumphs After Near-Road Rescue in Devon Monday, November 10, 2025 otter wildlife rescue rehabilitation rspca trauma charity conservation volunteers devon A tiny otter cub named Iris is making a remarkable recovery after being found cold, weak, and injured near a busy main road outside Taunton earlier this month. Discovered hypothermic and lethargic, Iris was barely clinging to … Read More
Injured Otter Cub Iris Makes Remarkable Recovery Thanks to Devon Volunteers Monday, November 10, 2025 otter wildlife rescue rehabilitation devon volunteers rspca conservation ukwildottertrust recovery Earlier this month, a tiny otter cub named Iris was found cold, weak, and injured near a busy main road close to Taunton. Severely hypothermic and lethargic, the little cub was barely holding on. Fortunately, a kind rescuer … Read More
'I Removed a Fireplace During Renovation and Discovered an Unexpected Visitor' Tuesday, October 28, 2025 renovation fireplace pigeon wildlife rescue rspca home discovery bird property Renovating older homes often uncovers fascinating glimpses into the past—hidden letters, forgotten heirlooms, or mysterious objects tucked away by previous occupants. But sometimes, these surprises are far more unusual. That … Read More
Somerset Couple Banned for Neglect After Leaving Labrador to Suffer Monday, September 29, 2025 neglect animalwelfare labrador rspca somerset veterinarycare abuse animalrights protection law A Somerset couple has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after neglecting their 11-year-old Labrador, Daisy, who was left to suffer without veterinary care. When the RSPCA intervened, Daisy was found with a … Read More