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University of Buffalo football players arrested, charged with animal abuse after video posted to Snapchat

Two University of Buffalo football players have been arrested after allegedly beating a miniature poodle with a leather belt, in an incident that was captured on video and shared to Snapchat.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Cruel puppy farmer left sick puppies, kittens and dogs suffering in faeces-covered cages

The Scottish SPCA carried out a raid at the house of horror belonging to Manchester businessman Daanyaal Chowdhury near Glenalmond, Perthshire, before seizing 65 diseased animals.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

New push from animal charities to introduce complete ban on greyhound racing

The SSPCA, the Dogs Trust and RSPCA united to call for a 'phase out' of the traditional sport in a meeting with MSPs.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

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A feral cat-hunting contest for kids in New Zealand is scrapped after a backlash

The competition withdrew its new category after pushback from animal rights groups. The controversy highlights a broader debate over how to manage the invasive species.

WEKU · Apr 20, 2023

Ralphie the 'demon' French bulldog has been adopted again — hopefully for good

Ralphie's new owner Jason trains dogs professionally for the Tennessee state government. Ralphie's former shelter chose him from more than 700 inquiries.

WEKU · Mar 28, 2023

Ralphie the 'demon dog' has been sent back to the shelter for a third time

Ralphie the Frenchie has been adopted several times, but has been sent back to the Niagara SPCA in New York due to behavioral issues.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2023

Unluckiest dog stuck at shelter after 14 failed adoptions finally finds forever home

Poor Ronald was let down by more than a dozen families until he finally found his new home after being housed at the SPCA shelter of Wake County in North Carolina, US

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

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A New York shelter says Ralphie the dog is a jerk, but it still wants him adopted

Ralphie the dog has been adopted twice, but his owners did not keep him. The Niagara SPCA said he has a hard time being told no and may be prone to ankle biting.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2023

Escaped tiger in South Africa found and euthanized

A tiger that escaped from a private farm in South Africa and attacked a man and killed two dogs and a pig while on the loose for days has been euthanized

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Actress bitten 6 times in 'Jaws-style' seal attack as horrified beachgoers look on

Loulou Taylor was one of the victims of a seal attack in Cape Town, South Africa. She took to Instagram to show her bandaged fingers after she got into trouble in the water

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Pit bull attacks in South Africa - a historian sheds light on the issues

Pit bulls have been in the news in South Africa after a series of deadly attacks on humans by the dogs. There have been revenge attacks on the dogs and politicians have called for their ban – tapping into a history of dogs being used by their white owners to…

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022

Fiji dogged by strays after Covid breeding boom

After neutering services were shut down during the pandemic, the population of stray dogs roaming the Pacific country has soared

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022

Scotland's 'least wanted cat' overlooked for adoption because he's too old

Stripes the cat has been holed up at the Scottish SPCA's rehoming centre for almost seven months with "little interest" from potential adoptees.

Daily Record · Oct 23, 2022

Scots homeowners spot ‘feet’ poking out wood burner before discovering trapped owl

The SSPCA and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the address in Aberdeen on October 10 after the worried residents feared a hawk had become stuck inside their chimney.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

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Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

SSPCA appeals for essential items for ferrets at Lanarkshire centre

Scotland’s animal welfare charity has had more ferrets come in to their care than usual this year

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022

SSPCA officers rescue hedgehog stuck down hole in Lanarkshire

The SSPCA were called to the scene in Biggar by a member of the public

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

Cruel couple let off lightly after 'skin and bones' dog left starving

Brian Smith, 39, and Patricia O'Donnell, 34, from Airdire, Scotland, were found guilty of animal neglect after 'skin and bones' dog Luna was found by SPCA inspectors - but their sentences weren't harsh enough

Glasgow Live · Jul 8, 2022

Airdrie couple who starved dog and neglected another with 'ear full of tumours' allowed to keep pets

The couple's two dogs, Millie and Luna, were found to be severely neglected after complaints were made to the Scottish SPCA, with both dogs suffering due to the lack of care.

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Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Mystery after more than 100 dead cats found hidden in freezers sparking probe

Less than a week after the grim discovery, animal control officers searched another location and discovered an additional 120 cats and three chihuahuas living in 'unsafe and filthy' conditions

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 6, 2022

Buddy the cat was facing certain death. Now he's helping ensure other Philly animals survive

PHILADELPHIA — Things looked bleak for Buddy.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022

Fox suffers 'agonising death' in illegal snare as SSPCA launch probe

A post-mortem ruled the animal would have suffered "considerable fear and pain" in her final moments.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 14, 2022

SSPCA investigate after body of dead dog found in burn next to a golf course

A dead on-year-old bulldog has been found in a burn near Dunfermline on Sunday, still wearing a collar with lead and poo bag attached to it.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

Body of young dog caked in mud found in burn near Scots golf course with lead still attached

The English bulldog, one, was found covered in the water covered mud near the Scots golf course.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2022

List steps to fill vacancies in police complaints authority, High Court tells Maharashtra

Bench says “in every public body we find there are vacancies”

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

Bengaluru: After row, order to stun animals before slaughter kept in abeyance

BENGALURU: The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)-Bengaluru Urban district, a statutory body under the state government, had on April 1, instructed the BBMP to direct all slaughterhouses and chicken shops to ensure animals are mandatorily “stunned” before they are slaughtered for meat.

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