The Latest Breaking News from USPCA

USPCA expands support for pet owners experiencing poverty

The charity provides almost 8,000 pet parcels a week with food, blankets, basic care items and toys.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025

Illegal puppy farmer handed 90 MINUTES community service for each dog who suffered in his care

The USPCA has described the court imposed sentence as an "insult"

Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023

Shock at 'cruelty' of leaving mum and seven pups in cardboard box next to bin

A passer-by discovered the distressed dogs which were 'cowering' in the container

Wales Online · Jun 23, 2023

The Earth's Corr: There's nothing humane about animal snares despite a DUP MP's view

USPCA officers say they are 'horrified' after a young badger was found trapped and injured in a snare in Co Tyrone

Belfast Live · Feb 5, 2023

13 rabbits found abandoned in cardboard box

They were found by a member of the public in Co Armagh and taken to the USPCA.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

11 baby bunnies and their parents 'left to die' by NI roadside in box

The abandoned fluffle was found by a dog walker

Belfast Live · Jan 5, 2023

Baby swan saved from NI Water treatment plant tank after fox rescued from same site

"If the bird had been left without USPCA intervention, it would have sadly died from starvation and exhaustion"

Belfast Live · Dec 14, 2022

Adopt a dog and beat puppy farmers preying on public this Christmas

Northern Ireland is facing its worst pet crisis ever

Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022

Northern Ireland grey squirrel cull concerns raised by councillors

"The safety of families enjoying the council owned parks such as Kilbroney Park must be paramount."

Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022

Hillsborough wallaby hunt after sightings highlighted on social media

"This may sound weird, but has anyone in Hillsborough area lost a young kangaroo."

Belfast Live · Nov 18, 2022