Last year police had 148 reports of livestock worrying across Devon and Cornwall.

Police are reminding people that crime is not just perpetrated against people and that animals can become victims as well.

Dog thefts have soared in Devon and Cornwall with bull terriers the most targeted breed last year.

There were a total of 103 dog thefts reported to police in 2021, up from 66 the year before

A survey of 1,207 dog owners found almost three-quarters (73%) now allow their pets to roam off-lead in the countryside – up from 64% a year ago.

A Northampton father and son who shot their Staffordshire Bull Terrier twice in the head with a nail gun have been disqualified from owning a dog for five years.

More than 20 sheep and one ram have been stolen from a farm near Tavistock.

A man allegedly ripped off the heads of two pigeons using his bare hands.

The pigeons were left in a pool of blood on Tuesday afternoon near the war memorial at Norwich market to the horror of onlookers.

WITH peak lambing season under way on Scotland’s farms and crofts, NFU Mutual is calling for dog owners to ensure their pets are under control at all times when livestock are nearby.

We are really pleased to say that Pumpkin the stolen pug has now been returned to her fami

We are appealing for witnesses after a livestock worrying took place in Dorking on Friday 2 July.

POLICE are investigating the theft of 12 border collie puppies and a dog from a farm in Bramshaw while workers were lambing early in the morning.

Hampshire Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information, after a number of dogs were stolen from a farm in Bramshaw.

Essex police are investigating the theft of three cocker spaniels from an address in Basildon.

Elsewhere, in Bradford a Border Collie was stolen on February 21 and recovered by its owner.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its annual survey to gain an up to date insight on its continued severity and impact on the UK sheep industry.