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Three sheep rescued from crashed car in North Yorkshire ditch

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Three sheep rescued from crashed car in North Yorkshire ditch

Three sheep have been rescued from a car which crashed in a ditch near York.

Red Poll Cross cow missing from field

Warwickshire Police

Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Red Poll Cross cow missing from field

Reports of a Red Poll Cross cow, rich brown colour, approximately 8/9 years old missing from a field in Church Lawford.

Woman fined for 'out of control' dogs after 27 incidents in Sussex

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Woman fined for 'out of control' dogs after 27 incidents in Sussex

A woman who repeatedly failed to keep her dogs under control, including around livestock, has been convicted at court.

Man convicted after dog attack killed 22 ewes and injured 48

Wales - North Wales Police

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Man convicted after dog attack killed 22 ewes and injured 48

The owner of two dogs has been convicted following a livestock attack in Wrexham that led to the death of 22 pregnant sheep and another 48 being injured.

Beef Shorthorn cow shot dead in horrific attack

Lancashire Constabulary

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Beef Shorthorn cow shot dead in horrific attack

A farming couple have been left devastated after one of their female cows was executed in an attack on a farm in Lancashire.

Shock for Wrexham village as large cow herd damage cars

Wales - North Wales Police

Monday, 4 September 2023

Shock for Wrexham village as large cow herd damage cars

Cars have been damaged after a large herd of cows got into streets.

Six chickens killed by dog 'off the lead at Vaynol Park

Wales - North Wales Police

Monday, 4 September 2023

Six chickens killed by dog 'off the lead at Vaynol Park

An appeal has been launched after six chickens were killed by a dog off the lead in a Bangor country park. The attack happened on Monday in the Vaynol Park area.

Four pregnant cows killed after being 'chased by dog' in Anglesey

Wales - North Wales Police

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Four pregnant cows killed after being 'chased by dog' in Anglesey

Four pregnant cows have died after being chased by a dog in North Wales.

Nine pedigree Charollais sheep euthanised after dog attack on Scottish farm

Police Scotland

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Nine pedigree Charollais sheep euthanised after dog attack on Scottish farm

Scottish farmer Robert Whittaker said he would like to see a change in the law to give police more powers to support farmers affected by dog attacks

Sheep stolen from Stoneleigh

Warwickshire Police

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Sheep stolen from Stoneleigh

2 sheep stolen by unknown offender

Dog owners warned by police after incident of sheep 'worrying'

Police Scotland

Monday, 28 August 2023

Dog owners warned by police after incident of sheep 'worrying'

The incident occurred in Brodick on the Isle of Arran prompting police to issues guidance to dog walkers.

Bird flu: Defra lifts ban on gatherings of poultry

National

Friday, 25 August 2023

Bird flu: Defra lifts ban on gatherings of poultry

Defra has lifted its ban on gatherings of certain poultry and birds, including chickens, turkeys and pheasants, following the UK's largest ever outbreak of bird flu.

Animal Rising protesters charged after Sandringham lambs stolen

Norfolk Constabulary

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Animal Rising protesters charged after Sandringham lambs stolen

Three women have been charged after Animal Rising protesters were recorded stealing lambs from the King’s Sandringham Estate

Missing dog reunited with owner after heartwarming rescue mission from Sussex animal-lovers

Sussex Police

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Missing dog reunited with owner after heartwarming rescue mission from Sussex animal-lovers

A missing dog has been reunited with its owner in a heartwarming rescue mission from a group of Sussex animal-lovers.

Oxfordshire man, 18, sentenced after being filmed on mobile phone punching chicken in the head

Thames Valley Police

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Oxfordshire man, 18, sentenced after being filmed on mobile phone punching chicken in the head

A man from Oxfordshire who was filmed on a mobile phone punching a chicken in the head, has been fined.

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