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National
Monday, 28 February 2022
Survey looks at rising issue of livestock worrying in UK
Sheep producers are being urged to share their experiences on dog attacks as part of a new survey looking at the crime's impact on the sector.
Wales - South Wales Police
Friday, 25 February 2022
Dogs seized in police operation tackling wildlife crime
North Wales Police's Rural Crime team has said its officers, in partnership with RSPCA Cymru, today (Wednesday, January 26) conducted search warrants under the Animal Welfare and Protection of Badger Acts at an address in Prestatyn, in relation to "badger persecution".
Police Scotland
Thursday, 24 February 2022
Sheep worrying incident in Forres
Two serious incidents of sheep worrying have taken place in Moray recently, including one in which eight were injured.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Driver hit sheep near Chesterfield farm - killing 11 in “horrific” scene
Driver hit sheep near Chesterfield farm - killing 11 in “horrific” scene
Devon & Cornwall Police
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Dartmoor farmer loses nearly 40 sheep after dog attack
NEARLY 40 sheep have died in a dog attack on a Dartmoor farm – the latest episode in a series of events dubbed the worst ever seen.
Merseyside Police
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Search for owner as dead dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in Liverpool river
The padlocked pink suitcase was spotted by a dog walker at the side of the River near the Speake and Garston coastal reserve on Tuesday (11th January).
Lancashire Constabulary
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
RSPCA investigate after dead dog ‘covered in wounds’ dumped at Lancashire recycling centre
The body of a dog covered in wounds has been found at a recycling centre in Lancashire, sparking an RSPCA investigation.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Dorset cockfight footage leads to man receiving bird ban
Gerald John Hughes, 49, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the animal welfare charity was sent video clips showing a crowd gathered around fighting cockerels in a garden.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Wales: Two bird flu cases confirmed in Powys
The chief veterinary officer for Wales, Prof. Christianne Glossop, has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N1 on two commercial premises in Powys.
Sussex Police
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Woman charged after 35 puppies found in Eastbourne caravan
Sussex Police’s rural crime team said its investigation into a female suspected of illegally importing puppies into the UK resulted in an arrest on January 30.
Devon & Cornwall Police
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Dawlish black swan sitting on eggs killed by dog
Dawlish Town Council said the male swan had been sitting on eggs when the incident took place in Tuck's Plot.
Police Scotland
Friday, 18 February 2022
Livestock worrying: New Scottish legislation sparks warning to dog owners
DOG owners in Helensburgh and Lomond are being urged to make sure their pets are under control when walking in rural areas.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Suspected dog attack on farm animals in Rodborough
A sheep and an alpaca were left badly injured in their field near Stroud after a suspected dog attack.
Wales - North Wales Police
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
‘Fatal dog attack injuries’ sustained by pregnant sheep in Gwynedd
North Wales Police (NWP) say this happened on Wednesday, February 9, between the villages of Cefn Ddwysarn and Llandderfel.
“Sadly, all five were in lamb.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Ewes could lose lambs following dog attack in North Perrott
The pregnant ewes were fortunate to survive the incident on a farm in North Perrott thanks to the intervention of a vet.
