
Coventry RSPCA swamped by dumped cats and kittens
The Coventry branch of the RSPCA says baskets of dumped cats and kittens are being left at its centre, highlighting a troubling rise in pet abandonment in the area.
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The Coventry branch of the RSPCA says baskets of dumped cats and kittens are being left at its centre, highlighting a troubling rise in pet abandonment in the area.

A barn owl named Little Reg, stranded about 70 miles from shore during the Round Britain and Ireland Race, was rescued by British Army crew aboard a racing boat after repeatedly falling into the sea. The emaciated bird was cared for on the boat, then taken to land for veterinary care, with conservationists calling the rescue a miracle. Little Reg is now at the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre in England, where staff say it’s improving and donors are being asked to help with supplies.

A six-year-old rescue dog named Alvin, who spent nearly three years in kennels due to previous owner neglect, has finally found a loving home after being adopted by Alan Eastham, who was drawn to Alvin's gentle nature and personality, highlighting the importance of patience in animal rehoming.

The RSPCA is advocating for alternative measures to the new law that requires American XL bully dogs to be muzzled and leashed in public in England and Wales, with an outright ban set to commence on February 1. Owners must obtain a Certificate of Exemption by January 31 to keep their dogs. The RSPCA believes there are more effective ways to ensure public safety than breed-specific legislation.