RSPCA reports cruelty to animals on the increase
The RSPCA has released the latest figures showing the extent of cruelty to animals in the UK. In 2007, they show a: 34% increase in convictions for cruelty to dogs (1,197 in 2007) 15% increase in convictions for cruelty to cats (277 in 2007) 12% increase in RSPCA cruelty investigations (137,245 in 2007) and a 26% increase in banning orders1 issued by the courts (861 in 2007). "These animals are the helpless victims of our affluent, throwaway society," says Tim Wass, Chief Officer of the RSPCA Inspectorate. "They're bought on a whim and discarded when the novelty wears off. Today's...