Animal welfare2 days agoTrail hunt ban moves closer as consultation beginsAnimal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting.2 days ago2 days agoPregnant dogs being abandoned in county The county's dog warden service says it seized 12 pregnant stray dogs from the streets in 2025.2 days ago4 days agoFarmer in 10-year ban for animal welfare breachesA magistrate calls the neglect and lack of care for the farm's pigs, cows and sheep "pretty horrendous". 4 days ago7 days agoGreyhound racing ban legal challenge rejectedOpponents consider options after failing to thwart new law banning greyhound racing in Wales.7 days ago19 Mar 2026Animal welfare charity withdraws island servicesThe SSPCA says it will continue its work through partnerships with local vets and other agencies.19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026'Demand for visas will keep shearers away - and cause harm to sheep'Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn19 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Greyhound racing outlawed in Scotland after MSPs back banThe sport already faced extinction after the country's last track in Kirkcaldy, Fife, closed last year. 18 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales after Senedd voteBut the legislation faces a legal challenge and accusations ministers did not consult properly.17 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Catapults used to harm pigeons in social media trendCampaigners say a "lethal" loophole means there are few restrictions on the sale of catapults.15 Mar 2026...