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Giant rabbits rescued from cramped allotment hutches

Dozens of giant rabbits thought to have been bred for their meat have been rescued from an allotment.

The RSPCA was called to the site in Ashington, Northumberland, on 11 July and found a number of cramped, dirty hutches containing 47 of the animals.


Outrage in Qatar over shooting of 29 dogs as it prepares for World Cup

World Cup host country Qatar has triggered outrage after the slaughter of 29 dogs by men armed with rifles.

The police are currently investigating the shooting, authorities say, in what is the worst case of dog brutality among a series of cruelty cases.


Dogs 'doused in petrol and set on fire' in 'arson attack' on kennels

Two people have been arrested after eight dogs were doused inĀ petrolĀ and burned alive in a horrifying arson attack.


Dogs and puppies found 'half dead' aboard Channel ferry on hottest day of the year

As many as 10 dogs and puppies were found 'half dead' after being left in vans on a ferry while crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year.