Animal Welfare Act

‘Landmark day’ for animal welfare as new legislation comes into force

Ban for owner of ‘grossly obese’ horse found more than 100kg overweight

Mare with broken leg among 90 ponies neglected by man banned from keeping equines

Collapsed colt left with decaying wounds put down to end suffering *Warning: upsetting image*

Ban on live export for slaughter and protection from dog attacks on Government’s agenda

The plans come under the new Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill which had its first reading on Tuesday (8 June)

‘Cancel out cruelty once and for all’: tougher sentences for animal abusers made law four years on

“This reform is long overdue – for many years, the most violent and horrific abuse and cruelty received a maximum penalty of just a few months”

Emaciated mare with infected wound could not be saved by rescuers

The mare’s carer was convicted of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act

‘Sanctuary’ court case shows need for rescue licensing *H&H Plus*

H&H speaks to established equine welfare charities to find out how this recent court case demonstrates the need for licensing and regulation of animal sanctuaries, and what the benefits of this would be, for horses and people

Police appeal: man beats horse and dog in ‘shocking and barbaric’ assault

“We are looking for anything that may be able to help us identify him – no detail is insignificant”

Euthanasia ‘may be the only option’ for donkey found suffering on waste site

A second donkey was found suffering with thrush and white line disease in all four hooves

‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer

“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”

Pony found in garden shed ‘in pain with every step’ put down

Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary

Ban for man who allowed pregnant mares to suffer

The RSPCA said the case could have been avoided had the owner provided food and water for the horses

Four horses put down after 31-strong herd neglected

“Owning horses is a privilege, and despite repeated warnings, the standards of care have fallen well short of legal requirements here — sadly these animals have paid the price”

This has to stop: rallying call to owners over fireworks menace *H&H Plus*

‘He will live for ever in our hearts’: heartbreak as youngster put down a week after rescue

The charity said the colt received round-the-clock care while vets fought “tirelessly” to save him

We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*

Emaciated horses recovering well as owners banned for 10 years

“Magic weighed 356kg, meaning he was at least 100kg underweight. Lexi weighed 384kg. A thoroughbred of a similar height would be expected to weigh 450-500kg,”

Woman sentenced after two emaciated ponies and newborn foal put down

“This was a sad case with a tragic outcome resulting in the death of three ponies”

‘No justification’ for ‘worst case of neglect’ seen by welfare inspector

The man pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering when he appeared in court last month following the SSPCA investigation