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National
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Pig farmers alerted to spike in animal activist incursions
“We have a lot more CCTV out there than we used to have, but my concern is that when farmers are literally on their knees we will get another exposé, which is something we really don’t want. We are trying to support people and keep them vigilant.”
Wales - North Wales Police
Monday, 25 April 2022
Anglesey residents urged to control dogs amid fears of animal attacks
NWP Rural Crime Team said: “Multiple farmers between Rhosybol and Amlwch have seen two large unaccompanied Alsatian-type dogs roaming their fields over the last few weeks.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Sunday, 24 April 2022
Rustlers steal more than 150 sheep from Powys farm
Thieves stole 140 Welsh Mountain ewes along with 15 rams from the Abergwesyn to Devils Staircase common hill.
Police Scotland
Friday, 22 April 2022
Fire warning for heat lamps in lambing sheds
A firefighting farmer is raising awareness about the dangers of heat lamps in lambing sheds and has urged other farmers to be vigilant to keep people and livestock safe.
Lincolnshire Police
Thursday, 21 April 2022
225 pigs rescued from squalid conditions on Lincolnshire farm
"Pigs should be expected to have a dry area in their housing. The farmer agreed to pass them over into our care.
Wiltshire Police
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
Wiltshire farmer's plea after calves put in danger by drug-takers
Gretchen Winter, of Netherstreet Farm, has been plagued by a series of unexplained and dangerous episodes caused by people walking on land at Roundway, where her herd of Galloway cattle are currently grazing.
Hampshire Constabulary
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Dog owner feels like 'arm has been ripped off' after puppies stolen from New Forest
Working dog Wish was stolen along with her litter on Tuesday 1 March. Five puppies from another litter were also taken during the theft.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Benjamin Bennett, sheep farmer in Callington, sentenced
On July 22 and 23, 2021, inspectors from Cornwall Council’s Animal Health Team and Defra's Animal and Plant Health Agency visited North Kingston Farm in response to a complaint.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 18 April 2022
Police seize scarred dogs from alleged foul-mouthed suspect
West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime Team helped the RSPCA with a wildlife and animal cruelty warrant last Thursday.
Police Scotland
Friday, 15 April 2022
Partnership launched to protect livestock from dog attacks
The Ayrshire Partnership Against Rural Crime and its partners were at Dumfries House on Sunday, April 10 to promote the new legislation which protects animals from dog attacks through a range of measures.
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
101 Dead Lambs Dumped In Bags
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after 101 dead lambs were dumped on Hill Farm in Radlett.
Wales - South Wales Police
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
Farmer's devastation as 10 lambs killed by dogs overnight
A farmer has spoken of her devastation after 10 of her lambs were found savaged to death by dogs.
National
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
Keep dogs on short leads to protect ground-nesting birds say Wildlife Trusts
Dogwalkers are being urged to keep their pets on a short lead to help protect ground-nesting birds in wild places this spring and summer.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
Police catch cow casually strolling on main road near Taunton
A number of concerned drivers called police, who attended the incideint on the unlit A358 near the county town.
Sussex Police
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Emotional moment stolen therapy dog Ollie is reunited with his family
The seventeen-month-old pooch was stolen a kennel last month, sparking a police investigation and huge ‘doghunt’ across social media
