They are supposed to be man’s greatest good friend, however sadly cruelty in direction of dogs elevated by 8 per cent in Cambridgeshire final yr, new figures launched by the RSPCA present.
In 2022, there have been 648 reviews made to the RSPCA within the space about cruelty to dogs, in contrast with 596 in 2021.
These heartbreaking figures embrace reviews made about intentional hurt, neglect and abandonments.
The kind of incidents which come below intentional hurt are tried killing, poisoning, beating, improper killing, mutilation and suspicious circumstances. Shockingly, there have been 95 reviews of intentional hurt to dogs in Cambridgeshire.
The charity has launched the figures as a part of its Cancel Out Cruelty marketing campaign, in a bid to lift funds to assist its frontline rescue groups proceed to avoid wasting animals from cruelty and abuse.
Kathryn Parfitt, chief inspector for Cambridgeshire, mentioned: “For hundreds of years dogs have been known as man’s best friend – and if you share your home with one, you will know why as they are such loyal and loving companions.
“But these awful statistics tell a different story. Dogs are the most abused animal in this country and we investigate more complaints about them than any other type of animal.
“Everyone who cares about animals will be sickened to know how many reports we receive about dogs being kicked, beaten, burned or worse.
“We need the public’s help to Cancel Out Cruelty. Their donations, no matter how small, help keep our frontline officers out on the road rescuing animals and investigating these terrible reports.”
The charity highlighted one case of three puppies, aged solely about seven weeks previous, discovered deserted in Henshaw, in Peterborough, at about 10pm on January 10.
The little terrier pups, two females and one male, have been skinny and had heavy worm burden.
They have been taken to a close-by vet for emergency therapy earlier than being transferred to the Block Fen Animal Centre. All three have since been rehomed to loving households.
The RSPCA says its frontline groups are working onerous to rescue animals in want this summer time. To assist, go to bit.ly/45ByzBM.
