RSPCA
News on the workings of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, from rescuing horses who have become welfare cases to their involvement with hunting.
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Horse who trapped two legs in cattle grid walks away after being cut free
‘We are always exceptionally grateful for the support of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service in helping rescue equines’
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Shetland found abandoned in deep mud stars in adorable Christmas advert
‘Knowing her background, it is so lovely to see her now really thriving. Her personality has come out and she is very dear to all our hearts’
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*Warning: graphic image* Owner and charity baffled after foal found dead with major wound
‘His owner is understandably concerned so we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward’
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Owners urged to ‘act early’ after flood warnings: emergency rescue teams on standby
‘The charity has a team of around 60 officers trained to work in fast and contaminated water’
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Pony with necrotic wound left to suffer ‘needlessly’ for weeks *Warning: graphic image*
The RSPCA inspector said the wounds indicated they had been left for at least a couple of weeks and suffering could have been avoided
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Changing lives: rescued horses’ new start helping troubled young people
‘Now, we are also helping horses to have a new start in life too. It doesn’t get any better’
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Arabs ‘unrecognisable’ a year after being rescued from horrifying conditions
A spokesman for the charity said the rehabilitation of the Arabs had been some of the “most challenging” work it had done
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Rehoming drive to prevent funding bad breeding
‘Adoptober’ aims to showcase the charity’s horses and ponies’ versatility and capability, whether they are ridden horses, companion animals or youngsters with lots of potential
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Two horses put down after man ignored warnings
The RSPCA found ‘significant failings’ when inspectors attended the property in January
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Horses found starving in ‘death camp’: woman sentenced to maximum jail time *Warning: graphic image*
‘These animals suffered in her care and she saw animals deteriorate in front of her and did absolutely nothing to stop it’
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Farrier caught on CCTV carrying out ‘violent’ attack on horse
The court said the man can continue to work as a farrier, but must be supervised by an adult at all times
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Abandoned elderly horse undergoes ‘miraculous transformation’
‘It looks to me that as poor Jack was getting older, someone thought he wasn’t good enough any more and just dumped him’
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Gelding blinded by ragwort poisoning put down: owner jailed
Oscar was described by the vet as having a body score of two and was found to have a ‘significant’ worm burden.
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Badly injured stallion found tied to a gate had to be put down
‘Sadly his injuries were so severe that he was put to sleep on independent veterinary advice to stop him suffering further’
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31 horses rescued from ‘dilapidated’ stables: owner convicted of cruelty *Warning: upsetting footage*
Six horses were put down on veterinary advice and a further five were put down at a later date on welfare grounds
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Indefinite ban for woman who failed to seek treatment for horse’s foot abscess
‘Had the owner sought veterinary care earlier then his suffering could have been easily prevented’
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Pony removed by police after outcry over online video
The pony is now ‘safe from harm’
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Horse found with maggot-ridden cancerous tumour left to suffer ‘for months’
‘There was a horrendous smell caused by tumour and maggots had infested it, which must have been almost unbearable for him’
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‘Survivor’ award for pony found with horrific third-degree burns who went on to be a champion
‘What this plucky pony has gone through is unbelievable, but her strength and ability to bounce back and beat the odds is utterly inspiring’
