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RSPCA warns source of Buddina beach dog poisonings may elude investigators

The source of the deadly poison responsible for killing five dogs that visited Buddina beach may never be known, an investigating authority warns.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Dog show organisers blasted for going ahead despite 35C heatwave weather

Owners defend decision to show off their pets in mid-30C temperatures as critics brand their move 'selfish' and 'stupid' and the RSPCA urges them to postpone championship

Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022

Moment dog is rescued from car in 30 degree heat is captured on police bodycam

Experts say the interior car temperature could have exceeded 40 degrees in just 10 minutes

Belfast Live · Aug 11, 2022

Beloved cats put to sleep after eating tuna poisoned by neighbour

Tristian Paul Pearson pleaded guilty after leaving out tubs of poisoned food for the animals

Liverpool Echo · Aug 11, 2022

Man fed neighbours' cats poisoned tuna causing two animals to have to be put down

Tristian Paul Pearson, 44, admitted feeding poisoned tuna to animals in the neighbourhood and was handed a suspended sentence in the first case of animal cruelty to be referred to a crown court

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Jail term for man who poisoned neighbours’ cats

Tristian Paul Pearson placed pots of the poison at the end of his garden to lure in unsuspecting animals.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Dog baiting on Sunshine Coast investigation ramps up as deaths sicken owners

At least seven dogs are suspected to have been poisoned at a Sunshine Coast beach. Police, the RSPCA and the council are trying to confirm the cause of the tragic deaths.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Family left heartbroken, in debt and without puppy after cruel 'breeder scam'

A heartbroken family who fell victim to a "breeder scam" were plunged into debt after discovering their new dog had a range of hidden health conditions, forcing them to rehome the pooch

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Bodycam captures moment police smash car windows to save dog locked inside on hot day

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police smashed the window of a parked car after being alerted to the distressed dog at the Wilkinson Street park and ride site, off Nottingham’s ring road

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Warning issued as police smash car window to save 'distressed' dog from heat in Nottingham

Police said the canine could have died if it wasn't spotted by tram staff

Nottingham Post · Aug 9, 2022