animal welfare
SWANSEA: Man banned from keeping animals for 15 years after Jack Russells left dangerously obese
One of the dogs was found collapsed and had to be put to sleep. An RSPCA inspector said Lily was…
ANIMAL WELFARE: Swansea MS and 13,000-name petition push for horse tethering ban — as First Minister says he is open to new laws
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth told the Senedd he would "always be open to considering" new animal welfare legislation, as…
PUPPY BREEDING: Carmarthenshire still Wales’ biggest hot spot — but investigations fall as RSPCA urges new law review
Carmarthenshire recorded more dog breeding investigations than any other Welsh council in 2025, though its own figures fell — as…
CRUFTS: Best in Show winner on list of 67 dog breeds campaigners claim could be ‘banned’ – but is your dog really at risk?
Just as a Clumber Spaniel was crowned Best in Show at Crufts, his breed has been named on a list…
HEARTBREAK: Swansea man banned for life after ‘threats to kill’ his own dog
A Swansea man has been banned from keeping animals for life after his "obvious" neglect left his dog in such…
Pembrokeshire woman banned from keeping animals after dog found with shocking untreated facial wound
A Pembrokeshire woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after her labrador was found with a severe…
Couple jailed after 52 animals found living in ‘filthy’ home with some suffering
A Milford Haven couple have been jailed after police and RSPCA officers found 52 animals living in filthy, overcrowded and…
Trevine woman loses dogs after neighbours’ barking nightmare
A Trevine woman has had her dogs seized after neighbours were driven to despair by months of relentless barking. Magistrates…
Llandysul man admits part in illegal dog breeding racket
A 27‑year‑old from Llandysul has confessed to playing his part in an illegal dog breeding operation — one that has…
Crackdown on Carmarthenshire puppy farms sparks call for national dog breeding law overhaul
After a string of high‑profile prosecutions against illegal breeders in Carmarthenshire, councillors and the RSPCA are demanding tougher rules and…
Carmarthenshire man sentenced after collie left with untreated amputation injuries
A Carmarthenshire man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after failing to seek veterinary treatment for a collie with…