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
New Licensing Laws Introduced for Private Monkey Owners Tuesday, September 16, 2025 primates licensing welfare safety wiltshire monkeys pets zoos regulations rspca Wiltshire Council has announced that residents who keep monkeys or other primates as pets will soon need a licence to do so. This new licensing scheme ensures that primate owners meet the same strict animal welfare standards … Read More
Animal Abuse Reports in Somerset Double Amid Rising Summer Cruelty Wednesday, August 20, 2025 rspca summer abuse animalcruelty somerset dogabuse bulldogs rescue cctv campaign The RSPCA has revealed a distressing increase in animal abuse, with reports of beatings rising sharply across Somerset and beyond. Alarmingly, the charity receives a report of animal abuse every 15 minutes during its call … Read More