RSPCA Cymru in north Wales recently attended an incident in which a duck was found by a member of the public bloodied and injured seemingly at the tail end of a battle (13.03.12).
The male mallard was found in a brook at the bottom of the caller's garden in Guilsfield near Welshpool in an agitated state and struggling to walk.
The caller was able to monitor and leave some bread for the duck until the RSPCA arrived.
Unfortunately due to serious open wounds on his breast area and the back of his neck, along with an injury to his leg, the duck was put to sleep to prevent him from suffering further.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Claire Davies said: "This is a sad incident and moreover it's impossible to tell exactly what had happened.
"In the world of nature, it could have been a wild predator such as a fox, it could have been another duck fighting his rival for a female's affections, but it might even have been a companion animal like a dog.
"Ultimately we are very grateful to the caller for phoning as it meant that the RSPCA could attend, assess the duck and make a decision in his best interest, which sadly this time, meant putting him to sleep to prevent further suffering.
"Similarly if you spot an animal in pain or distress, please call the RSPCA's 24-hour helpline on 0330 1234 999."
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Wednesday, 14 March 2012
RSPCA Cymru News: Cats dumped in box with note
The RSPCA are appealing for information after two cats were found dumped in a box with a note by a telephone box at Moss Valley Fishing Lake and Park yesterday (13.03.12)
The domestic tabby and white cats were found by a member of public sellotaped into a box that had a written note inside saying "We are mother and daughter but our owner cannot keep us".
The caller was able to confine and monitor the cats until the RSPCA arrived. The cats were then checked by a vet and found to be in good bodily condition, but the mother cat suspected as carrying kittens.
No microchips were found and both will now be taken into RSPCA care.
RSPCA inspector Tim Jones said: "This is a cold-hearted thing for someone to do - despite them thinking it was possibly safer to sellotape the cats into a box they could have been subject to all kinds of dangers.
"Leaving a note as some form of anonymous confession and hoping that leaving them outside will mean someone else will rescue them really should never be a way of ridding the owner of his or her guilt.
"Essentially you have turned your back on your pets and thought should have been put into the responsibilities of caring for cats before actually getting them.
"People also still do not realise the importance of neutering their cats - if you have an unneutered female, this can quickly result in lots of little kitties and more mouths to feed and care for, which means more money from your pocket as an owner.
"There is never any excuse for abandoning an animal. If you really feel that you can no longer look after a pet, you can seek advice from an animal welfare organisation."
"If anyone in the area recognises the description of the incident or the cats, please call the RSPCA's help-line on 0300 1234 999."
The domestic tabby and white cats were found by a member of public sellotaped into a box that had a written note inside saying "We are mother and daughter but our owner cannot keep us".
The caller was able to confine and monitor the cats until the RSPCA arrived. The cats were then checked by a vet and found to be in good bodily condition, but the mother cat suspected as carrying kittens.
No microchips were found and both will now be taken into RSPCA care.
RSPCA inspector Tim Jones said: "This is a cold-hearted thing for someone to do - despite them thinking it was possibly safer to sellotape the cats into a box they could have been subject to all kinds of dangers.
"Leaving a note as some form of anonymous confession and hoping that leaving them outside will mean someone else will rescue them really should never be a way of ridding the owner of his or her guilt.
"Essentially you have turned your back on your pets and thought should have been put into the responsibilities of caring for cats before actually getting them.
"People also still do not realise the importance of neutering their cats - if you have an unneutered female, this can quickly result in lots of little kitties and more mouths to feed and care for, which means more money from your pocket as an owner.
"There is never any excuse for abandoning an animal. If you really feel that you can no longer look after a pet, you can seek advice from an animal welfare organisation."
"If anyone in the area recognises the description of the incident or the cats, please call the RSPCA's help-line on 0300 1234 999."
Friday, 4 November 2011
Two rabbits dumped outside Pets at Home
Two lop-eared albino rabbits were found dumped outside a Pets at Home store in Llandudno in the early hours of this 02.11.11.
Staff arriving early to open the store alerted the RSPCA after discovering the two white adult male rabbits in a large brown box outside.
The box had holes in it and writing on the top. The rabbits were of a healthy condition but were covered in urine, and were left with food but no water.
On checking CCTV footage, the staff were able see that the rabbits were dumped at around 6.30am that morning, and were also able to capture footage of the perpetrator (a man in jeans and a jacket who arrived by
car) on camera.
RSPCA animal collection officer Will Galvin said: "Although the rabbits were left in a healthy condition outside a pet store, there is never any excuse for abandoning an animal.
“If you really feel that you can no longer look after a pet, you can seek advice from an animal welfare organisation.
"I would urge anyone who recognises the description of these rabbits to contact the RSPCA immediately."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the RSPCA cruelty and information line on 0300 1234 999. Calls will be treated in confidence.
Staff arriving early to open the store alerted the RSPCA after discovering the two white adult male rabbits in a large brown box outside.
The box had holes in it and writing on the top. The rabbits were of a healthy condition but were covered in urine, and were left with food but no water.
On checking CCTV footage, the staff were able see that the rabbits were dumped at around 6.30am that morning, and were also able to capture footage of the perpetrator (a man in jeans and a jacket who arrived by
car) on camera.
RSPCA animal collection officer Will Galvin said: "Although the rabbits were left in a healthy condition outside a pet store, there is never any excuse for abandoning an animal.
“If you really feel that you can no longer look after a pet, you can seek advice from an animal welfare organisation.
"I would urge anyone who recognises the description of these rabbits to contact the RSPCA immediately."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the RSPCA cruelty and information line on 0300 1234 999. Calls will be treated in confidence.
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