Lisa Young BBC News, South West The Dog Squad on the Roseland The RSPCA encouraged owners to walk dogs early in the morning and later in the evening during the heatwave Animal welfare experts have reminded pet owners and farmers about the “huge risks” high temperatures pose to animals. The RSPCA said owners should learn...
A couple who kept 29 pets in a flat have been banned from keeping animals for eight years. Exeter Magistrates’ Court heard Mark West and Rebecca Sowden had kept 14 snakes, 12 cats, a tortoise, a bearded dragon and a leopard gecko in a one-bedroom flat in Taunton Close, Exeter. The court was told the...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said there was 25 baby rabbits currently in its care An animal rescue centre says it has got a record number of baby rabbits in its care, with more on the waiting list. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth said there...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West Rick Parker Elm Wildlife Hedgehog Rescue and Rehabilitation said they rescued a four-week-old fox cub in Plymouth on 12 April An animal rescue charity in Devon has rescued a fox cub for the first time this year, which they say is earlier than usual. Elm Wildlife Hedgehog Rescue and...
A sculptor says it is “unbelievable” several pieces of artwork which were stolen from a farm have been found in “fairly good nick”. Brendan Rawlings created a set of wooden animal head sculptures for a walking trail on Darts Farm in Topsham, Devon, which were then removed from their plinths in July 2024. A search...
An animal rescue charity based in Devon has announced the addition of a new boat to its rescue fleet. The boat will help the UK Wild Otter Trust team, based in north Devon, respond faster to cub rescues, the charity said. It will also mean staff are able to reach cubs stuck in areas only...