Animal Welfare

A petition calling for a public register of animal abusers has collected more than 210,000 signatures. Launched in March, it has triggered debate among welfare groups over risks of vigilante action. The government has stated it has no plans to create such a register.

May 26, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Police in Devon are appealing for the owner of a springer spaniel to come forward after the dog attacked a therapy pony in Bere Alston on 10 May.

Wendy Davies, founder of an equine rescue centre, has been given a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £10,000 in costs for failing to meet basic animal needs. The 75-year-old pleaded guilty to one welfare offence and was found guilty of nine others at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on 5 March. The charges involved pigs and poultry kept at her facility, with no equids implicated.

March 10, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Tropical Racing celebrated their horse Time for America's victory in a race at Laurel Park on February 27. The post highlighted the horse with its tongue out, described as 'tasting victory.' The win earned $28,000 for the owner and trainer Michelle Nihei.