Hundreds of stories of canine cruelty had been acquired in Berkshire final yr.
Figures launched by the RSPCA have revealed 434 stories about canine cruelty in Berkshire final yr.
In 2022, the charity noticed a 22 per cent rise in stories of beatings, which peaked final August with 1,081 stories — a staggering 35 a day.
The heartbreaking figures additionally embody stories about intentional hurt, neglect and abandonment.
Shockingly, the charity says there have been 81 stories of intentional hurt to dogs in Berkshire.
The charity has launched the figures as a part of its Cancel Out Cruelty marketing campaign, aiming to lift funds to assist its frontline rescue groups proceed to save lots of animals from cruelty and abuse.
Acting RSPCA chief inspector for Berkshire, Stephen Reeves, 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.”
He continued: “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’s statistics also show that the number of animals killed in ‘suspicious circumstances’ increased by 15 per cent from 775 in 2021 to 891 in 2022.
“Right now, animal cruelty is happening in England and Wales on a massive scale and rising,” mentioned RSPCA inspectorate commissioner, Dermot Murphy.
“While we don’t know for certain why there has been an increase, the cost of living crisis and the post-pandemic world we live in has created an animal welfare crisis.
“Each year, these reports reach their terrible annual peak in the summer months, when an animal is beaten on average every hour of every day.
“The cost-of-living crisis also means the cost of rescuing animals is at an all-time high and our vital services are stretched to the limit.”
As the one charity in England and Wales investigating cruelty and rescuing animals, the RSPCA wants public assist to remain out on the frontline.
Donating as little as £2 may assist to offer a meal for a cat or canine.
