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Charity chief appeals for information over cat caught in snare in Newry

An animal welfare charity has appealed for information after a cat was found injured in a snare in Newry, Co Down. The USPCA said the male cat was found hanging by its back legs from a fence, with a snare caught around its abdomen in the Barcroft ...

19 Aug 2022 at 16:43

Northern Ireland

Animal charity raises concerns about Lurgan Park fireworks display

An animal welfare charity has said it is “deeply concerned” by a local authority’s decision to hold a fireworks display in a Co Armagh park this weekend. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has defended the event, arguing that ...

01 Jun 2022 at 23:08

Northern Ireland

Election candidates must commit to action on animal welfare, charity says

Voters in Northern Ireland should challenge election candidates to commit to taking robust action on animal welfare issues, the USPCA has said. The charity has launched a campaign called Act for Animals, which calls for MLAs to pass more ...

03 Apr 2022 at 13:55

Northern Ireland

Animal charity in ‘responsible pet ownership’ plea as puppies found abandoned

A litter of abandoned puppies are being cared for by an animal welfare charity after being found at the side of a road in Co Armagh. The six-week-old German Shepherd puppies were described as trembling when they were discovered by a ...

30 Dec 2021 at 13:25

Northern Ireland

Police investigate after goose seriously injured ‘by youths’ near lake

Police have appealed for information following an incident in which a wild goose was seriously injured in an attack near the Lakelands area of Craigavon. A local group reported the goose had been impaled on a pole during the ...

18 May 2024 at 14:53

Northern Ireland

Litter of puppies found in distressed state in cardboard box beside a bin

A litter of puppies was found abandoned in a cardboard box beside a bin in Newry. The seven chihuahua pups and their mother were discovered by a member of the public in a soaking wet box with no obvious signs of ventilation,...

23 Jun 2023 at 15:18

Northern Ireland

£1,000 reward for information offered after dogs found dead in Aughnacloy lake

A £1,000 reward has been offered for information after two dogs were found dead in a lake in Co Tyrone. The USPCA said the two German Shepherd dogs were tied together and weighed down with a dumbbell in a lough near ...

07 Aug 2023 at 09:29

DerryNow

Family left devastated as much-loved pet mauled to death by hunting dogs

A County Derry mum has said her family have been left devastated and traumatised after their beloved pet cat was mauled to death by a pack of hunting dogs. Tracy Caves said her pet Coco was mauled and killed by a ...

14 Nov 2023 at 19:33

Northern Ireland

Anti-animal cruelty group at Stormont aim to introduce bill against hunting

Stormont MLAs have pledged to introduce legislation to ban the hunting of wild animals as well as regulating the puppy trade. The Assembly’s All Party Group on Animal Welfare was officially reconstituted on ...

23 Jun 2022 at 16:46

Northern Ireland

Animal welfare charity describes ‘kitten crisis’ with record numbers in its care

An animal welfare charity has described being in a “kitten crisis”, with record numbers in its care. The USPCA said it is experiencing its busiest year ever with a record number of cats and kittens in ...

05 Aug 2024 at 16:59

Northern Ireland

£500 reward offered for information after spate of attacks on cats

A £500 reward has been offered for information after a series of “brutal attacks” on cats in Co Antrim. Animal welfare charity the USPCA said the attacks happened in the Eden area of Carrickfergus ...

28 Oct 2024 at 16:18

Northern Ireland

Bid to ban hunting in Northern Ireland relaunched

A bid to ban hunting in Northern Ireland has been relaunched. Alliance MLA John Blair is behind a Private Member’s Bill which has been backed by the League Against Cruel Sports and the USPCA. The ...

21 Oct 2024 at 16:34

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