Somerset Among UK’s Most Dangerous Areas for Weapon Attacks on Animals as Cat Attacks Surge Wednesday, August 13, 2025 somerset rspca animalcruelty airgun catapult wildlife animalprotection cats weaponattacks animalwelfare Somerset has been identified as one of the worst hotspots in the UK for weapon attacks on animals, with the RSPCA highlighting a worrying rise in cases where cats are targeted with air guns. According to the animal welfare … Read More
Golden Retriever Experience: Dream Job Unveils Dark Reality Wednesday, July 30, 2025 goldenretriever animalwelfare neglect abuse rspca courtcase socialmedia viral somerset rescue What started as an animal lover’s dream job quickly turned into a nightmare for Kelly Jones*, 25, who joined The Golden Retriever Experience in Minehead in 2022. The business, admired worldwide for its joyful portrayal of … Read More
Owner’s Neglect Leaves Elderly Dog ‘Crying in Pain’ from Giant Tumour Wednesday, July 30, 2025 neglect animalwelfare tumour elderlydog veterinarycare rspca abuse prosecution pain euthanasia A 17-year-old dog named Cookie endured immense suffering after his owner neglected to seek veterinary care for a massive, untreated tumour. The dog’s plight was described by a vet who found him “severely … Read More
Puffin Rescued 110 Miles Inland Returns to the Wild After RSPCA Rehabilitation Friday, July 18, 2025 puffin rescue rehabilitation rspca wildlife herefordshire seabird conservation recovery release A puffin named Oona has made a remarkable comeback after being found over 100 miles from the coast, in a Herefordshire garden. Severely underweight and far from her natural habitat, Oona’s journey from rescue to release … Read More
Golden Retriever Experience Owner Found Neglecting Dogs in 'Woefully Inadequate' Conditions Wednesday, July 16, 2025 goldenretriever animalwelfare foxneglect overcrowding rspca dogabuse minehead animalrights petcare legalproceedings The owner of the Golden Retriever Experience in Minehead, a once-popular tourist attraction where visitors could play with dogs, has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years after an investigation revealed severely … Read More
RSPCA Somerset Prepares for Busiest Day Amid Summer Animal Welfare Surge Thursday, July 10, 2025 rspca somerset animalwelfare summercruelty rescue beagle adoption animalcare abandonment charity The RSPCA in Somerset is gearing up for its busiest period yet, as new data reveals that July 10 marks the charity’s peak summer day for animal welfare activity. On this day alone, officers respond to over 1,000 incidents, … Read More