The Latest Breaking News from USPCA

Animals used in Northern Ireland experiments left without food and water in 13 breaches

"These breaches are shocking" says USPCA boss

Belfast Live · May 5, 2022

New scam illegal puppy farmers are using to trick people into buying sick dogs

Animal charity USPCA are warning potential adopters to be wary around puppy breeders as latest scamming tactic tries to earn your trust by claiming to demand home checks

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

New puppy farm scam hits Belfast buyers as illegal traders demand home checks and cash on delivery

Despite assurances pups exchanged doorsteps have been sick, too young to leave their mother and in some cases, the wrong gender

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2022

Jail term for Belfast man who kicked dog welcomed by USPCA

The charity called for any appeal to be turned down and demanded action on Banned Offenders Register in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2022

Lucy's Law NI gets new champion who vows to take puppy farm bill forward

Robin Newton's swansong has secured support for his work as he reluctantly steps down from government

Belfast Live · Mar 24, 2022

Registered puppy breeders in Northern Ireland: New figures show numbers per council area

And none of the councils who do have registered breeders monitor the number and frequency of litters produced

Belfast Live · Feb 18, 2022

Caring NI public give unloved breeding dog 30 beautiful names after her death

'She lived a life without love or a name, now she has 30 names and each one is sent to her with love and regret we couldn't help her sooner.'

Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2022

NI public asked to name puppy farm breeder who died with no name

'The puppy farmer thought she was just a dog to be used and abused but today we claim her, she was our dog, Northern Ireland’s dog, we love her and we name her.'

Belfast Live · Feb 2, 2022

NI puppy farm dog bred to verge of death put to sleep to end her suffering

'This dog was exploited over and over by her owners for profit and when she was no longer of use she was left to die by herself.'

Belfast Live · Jan 31, 2022