UK
RSPCA Cat Rescue Centres Reach Crisis Point
RSPCA cat rescue centres are facing severe pressure as increasing numbers of cats and kittens enter care. The charity says incidents involving ten or more cats being found at a single property have risen by 67% in a year. Centres are also dealing with large numbers of kittens and pregnant cats, adding further pressure to already stretched accommodation and resources.
USA
San Diego Humane Society Reaches 171% Dog Capacity
San Diego Humane Society has reported that its dog accommodation has reached 171% of capacity as shelters continue to struggle with the number of animals needing somewhere to go. The organisation recently received 103 animals in a single day while already caring for almost 1,900 animals across its facilities. The public is being encouraged to adopt, foster and help reunite lost dogs with their families where possible.
UK
Dog Food Recalled Following Reports Of Serious Eye Problems
Fresh dog food company Years has recalled its meals while an investigation takes place into reports of dogs developing sudden bilateral dry eye. The condition can cause significant pain and, in severe cases, sight loss. A possible association with buckwheat is being investigated, although the precise cause has not yet been established.
USA
More Than 50 Shelter Dogs & Cats Evacuated Following Flooding In The US
More than 50 dogs and cats have been evacuated from animal shelters affected by flooding in Indiana and West Virginia. The ASPCA deployed emergency response teams to help move animals from affected facilities and relieve pressure on local organisations dealing with the consequences of the flooding.
Belgium
Brussels Steps Up Support For Stray Cat Rescue
A Brussels municipality has provided new premises for Ever’y Cat as the organisation responds to growing demand for help with stray and abandoned cats. The rescue has been given use of a municipal pavilion, providing additional space for its work and emergency accommodation. The move comes as organisations dealing with community and abandoned cats continue to face pressure on available capacity.
UK
31 Cats Removed From Property In Major Welsh Animal Welfare Case
Thirty one cats were among a large number of animals removed from a property in Newport, Wales, following an RSPCA investigation. Officers also found more than 100 guinea pigs. The animals were discovered in conditions involving accumulated faeces, flies and other welfare hazards, with the scale of the case requiring a substantial rescue operation.
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