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Bullfighting horseman finally faces trial for mistreatment of animals
The start of the trial of bullfighting horseman João Moura, charged on 18 counts of mistreatment of domestic animals, is scheduled for September 18, at Portalegre court, in the Alentejo – more than three years since the country was horrified by the appalling conditions in which he kept dozens of greyhounds.
The exotic animals being rescued by a Wiltshire reptile fanatic
The founder of an exotic animal rescue shelter in Wiltshire has named the rarest creature he has had to rehome.
Steve Todman of Marlborough set up Wiltshire Reptile Rescue in 2021 from home during the middle of the Covid pandemic.
20 neglected rabbits rescued from 'cramped and unsanitary' conditions
20 neglected rabbits have been rescued from cramped, overcrowded and unsanitary conditions by Margate based charity TAG Pet Rescue.
Rise in number of animal cruelty reports
Data from the RSPCA shows an increase in the number of reports of animals suffering physical cruelty across England and Wales.