Over 120 animal abuse reports in Wrexham made in last six months

Over 120 animal abuse reports in Wrexham have been to the RSCPA Cymru in the last six months, new figures have revealed.

The leading charity has received 3,059 cruelty reports so far this year in Wales, with its busiest period yet to come, and cruelty complaints rising across England and Wales.

Out of the 3,059 reports across Wales (1 Jan – 30 Jun), Rhondda Cynon Taf tops the list with 266 reports, followed by Cardiff with 255, Swansea with 237, Carmarthenshire with 189 and Caerphilly with 186.

In Wrexham 121 reports of animal abuse were made to the RSPCA Cymru between January and June of this year.

The figures have been released as the charity prepares for what is expected to be a busy summer period.

Last year saw the RSPCA Cymru received a report of animal cruelty every five minutes during its busiest summer months.

Also last summer, reports of intentional harm across England and Wales towards animals rose by 11 per cent compared with the previous year, with animal beating reports also rose sharply – by 17 per cent.

The new figures, exclusively released today (17 July) by the RSPCA, show there have already been 44,879 reports of cruelty towards animals so far this year across England and Wales up to the end of June.

This is more than two percent higher than the 43,983 calls received during the same timeframe last year.

The animal welfare charity has now launched its ‘No Animal Deserves Cruelty’ summer appeal as it responds to this seasonal peak in cruelty.

Karen Colman, who heads up the RSPCA welfare oversight team, said: “Sadly, animal cruelty reports are on the rise this year – and across Wales, we’ve seen more than 3,000 animal cruelty reports already this year.

“Reports of international harm towards animals and beatings also rose sharply across the country last summer – so we’re preparing for a difficult period ahead.

“But rescuing animals from cruelty, investigating harm caused to them, and acting to prevent animal abuse, is a job no other charity does. We’ll always be here to pick up the pieces and show those animals the kindness and care they deserve.”

The RSPCA hopes support from those across Wales will help make the difference for animals this year.

“Summer is a really challenging time for us – and we’re braced for another busy season on the frontline, but we cannot do this alone.” added Karen.

“That’s why our ‘No Animal Deserves Cruelty’ summer appeal seeks to tackle the rising and alarming levels of cruelty by raising vital funds to help those animals in desperate need – because every animal deserves kindness.”

More information on the RSPCA’s No Animal Deserves Cruelty Appeal can be found on the charity’s website.