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RSPCA animal welfare crisis in England and Wales

Overview

The RSPCA has reported significant increases in various forms of animal welfare crises across England and Wales. Data indicates a 90% rise in intentional animal beating incidents since 2021, with 16,033 cases recorded last year. In Wales, reports of beatings rose by 61% over five years, with most incidents occurring in Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, and Neath Port Talbot.

Simultaneously, the charity is facing a surge in mass-cat rescues, noting a 67% increase in incidents involving 10 or more cats in a single property over the last year. This represents a 186% increase compared to 2021 figures. These rising numbers are placing unprecedented pressure on RSPCA resources, particularly as cat breeding peaks between May and September.

Entities

RSPCA · RSPCA Cymru · Martha · Jo Hirst · Block Fen Animal Centre

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    RSPCA reports 67 per cent rise in mass-cat rescues

    The RSPCA reports a 67 per cent rise in mass-cat rescues, with 1,752 incidents involving 10 or more cats recorded last year, placing unprecedented pressure on animal welfare resources in England and Wales.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    RSPCA reports 90% rise in animal beating incidents

    The RSPCA reports a 90% increase in animal beating incidents across England and Wales since 2021, with reports occurring every 15 minutes. Wales saw a 61% rise in such cases over five years.

Sources

creditoncourier.co.uk · elystandard.co.uk · huntspost.co.uk · london-post.co.uk · nation.cymru · peterboroughmatters.co.uk · shropshirelive.com