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Welsh man jailed for killing his dog: Charity urges for action

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today renewed its call for tougher sentences for horrific cases of animal abuse and cruelty, after a Welsh farmer was jailed for 18 weeks for killing his sheepdog. Tredegar man Graham Thomas was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to Welsh Border Collie Prince after…

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Fish can recognise human faces, new research shows

A species of tropical fish has been shown to be able to distinguish between human faces, according to a new study. It is believed that this is the first time fish have demonstrated this ability. The research, carried out by a team of scientists from the University of Oxford (UK)…

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Ferret owners urged to microchip pets

Ferret owners are being urged to microchip pets after a trio has been left to find new homes. Romeo, Juliet and Cariad are ferrets currently being cared for at RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre. Animal centre manager Debbie Caffull said: “Romeo, Juliet and Cariad have been in our care for far too long…

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Vale of Glamorgan set for dog charity fun day

It has been announced that the South Wales Dog Charity Fun Day will be held at Fonmon Castle Show Ground in the Vale of Glamorgan on bank holiday Monday, 27 May 2013. Local and national dog rescue organisations and charities will be the beneficiaries of the event, which will see…

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