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Man sentenced for animal cruelty offence
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for an animal cruelty offence in Chieveley, Berkshire.
Rescue cat is the 'largest cat' RSPCA has seen for 22 years
A rescue cat has been declared the largest cat the RSPCA has seen in 22 years as she is placed on a strict diet. The cat, nicknamed Big Bertha, was rescued in Calthorpe Park, Birmingham, in October after a member of the public found her in a sports bag.
She was found extremely matted and overweight, weighing in at 11.5kg even after having all her excess fur trimmed.
Alligator Rescued From Prospect Park Lake, Brooklyn
It was a relatively warm February morning near Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn, as children played and dog owners strolled by, enjoying a peaceful Sunday on a holiday weekend.
RSPCA makes plea over danger of litter to animals
Anne Wignall, a trustee of RPSCA Shropshire, has made the call in her monthly round-up of matters affecting the animal charity.
According to Mrs Wignall, on average, the RSPCA receives 10 calls a day about animals affected by litter, which spikes in the summer months.