Animal cruelty reports rise by a third in a year
Published: 7/1/2025
Animal cruelty reports in England and Wales surged by a third last summer, reaching 34,401 cases from June to August 2024. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) received an average of 374 cruelty reports daily during this period, emphasizing the need to uphold stringent animal welfare standards. Amidst this rise, heartwarming stories like that of Bernie, a rescued dog now thriving with his new family, shed light on the importance of combatting animal cruelty and offering support to mistreated animals.
