Rising animal cruelty figures in Hull and East Riding paint a 'grim picture'
THE region has seen an increase in animal cruelty cases.
The RSPCA has revealed there were 60 convictions in East Yorkshire last year.
-
NEGLECT: There were 60 convictions last year, according to the RSPCA.
It received 1,654 complaints in Hull involving 3,488 animals.
In the East Riding, it received 481 complaints involving 2,561 animals.
A full head colour or 1/2 head highlights, luxury Redken treatment, cut & blowdry for JUST £40 (Save £25) or upgrade to a full head of highlights for JUST £50 (Save £35). Add a spray tan for JUST £10.
Terms: New customers only (not visited salon since 25/02/2013). Monday - Thursday only. Savings based on directors rates.
Contact: 01482 423178
Valid until: Wednesday, July 31 2013
The RSPCA prosecuted 50 people in Hull and ten in the East Riding.
Although specific figures were not available for previous years, it is understood the number of cases has now increased for three consecutive years.
Chief inspector Justin Le Masurier, who is responsible for Hull, said: "The RSPCA is dealing with a huge demand for its services at the moment.
"Dogs are the species we deal with the most, followed by cats and equines. To be honest, it's a pretty grim picture.
"We hope the rise is partly down to increased awareness of animal welfare issues and the work of the RSPCA, so people are thinking to contact us more.
"I think it's fair to say the economic crisis is also playing a part.
"That said, ignorance and education tends to be the main reason for animals to be cruelly treated and neglected, more than how much money a person has.
"Bans on keeping animals and prison sentences imposed by the courts are also both up, which in some respects is good news for us.
"Usually, when we bring a case to court, we hope for a ban as that's the best way of preventing any further animals from suffering."
The number of people convicted for cruelty and neglect to animals rose by nearly a quarter in England and Wales.
Across England and Wales, the RSPCA's latest figures reveal a 23.5 per cent rise in the number of people convicted for cruelty and neglect and a 27 per cent rise in prison sentences imposed by courts
In the north of England 529 people were convicted for cruelty and neglect compared to 471 in 2010, while 22 prison sentences were imposed by courts compared to 19 in 2010 – a rise of more than 15 per cent. The figures are released days before RSPCA Week is launched on April 30, which provides a funding and awareness drive.
RSPCA Live takes place this weekend when a new Facebook app will be launched and celebrities including Alesha Dixon will be tweeting in support of the RSPCA.
To make a donation to the RSPCA, call 0300 1238000 or visit www.rspca.org.uk/donate
10
Comments
by ToolaRoola
Thursday, April 26 2012, 8:16PM
“Maz666
I also know for defo my dogs are happy living in the home
One of my dogs was that happy he tried to get back up and fight for his life when he was dying in my mam's arms..
I've also taken on a few stray cats, one we had to bring in, when we got her neutred won't go out cos she worried we won't let her back in lol”
by Imagine_that
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 3:47PM
“hcfchcfc08
My dog was a stray living on the streets before I rescued him. A pitiful bag of bones. I take him for plenty of long walks, but he won't even venture into the garden for longer than a few minutes and is very happy living in a house. But rest assured on one thing, I'm not rich enough to live in a hot house.
"We can judge the heart of a man according to his love of animals" - Immanuel Kant
Wonder what hcfchcfc08's heart looks like?”
by balddick
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 2:14PM
“People who abuse animals are sick, end of!”
by BBigGG
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 1:59PM
“@David_Nivea
No, that's the food chain.”
by David_Nivea
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 12:16PM
“What about killing animals for food?
Isn't that abuse?”
by Maz666
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 10:55AM
“Toola Roola
hcfchcfc08 has posted on here before about how he hates dog owners and how all dog owners leave their dog's poo everywhere. He clearly doesn't like dogs.
In my mind that makes him a souless creature himself and he is also a bit of a wind up merchant. His picture makes me feel sick - whether it is him or not.
I am like you, my dogs never run loose and have every creature comfort. I know for a fact that they are very happy.”
by ToolaRoola
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 12:34AM
“@hcfchcfc08 You talking fecking **** man.
Guess your one of them that owns a dog and lets run loose all day on the streets to do what it likes.
One reason i would never let my dogs run loose, i'd be worried at what sap out there might do to them, as you know we live in an evil world today, and can see that by this news article.
And whats the point in owning a dog and kicking it out all day, i think they would rather be sat infront of warm fire then out freezeing their ****s off.
And as for exericse i have a big back garden they get plenty of exercise, and its also a fact that ppl who let there dogs run loose don't live aslong as dogs like mine who have lived into good old ages, because they don't go out contacting nasties like parvo etc..”
by Maz666
Tuesday, April 24 2012, 10:56PM
“trickywoo - I'm with you!
David_Nivea, correction, "Animal abusers (and hcfchcfc08) should be experimented upon."
.”
by BBigGG
Tuesday, April 24 2012, 12:50PM
“@hcfchcfc08
Again..? zzZZ zz ZZ zzz ZZ z”
by trikywoo
Tuesday, April 24 2012, 12:22PM
“The fines are pathetic and abusers are very rarely sent to prison, every one who abuses an animal should be sent to prison for at least 5 years and fined several thousand pounds and then they should be made to work in a animal rescue centre for a year or two with no pay, and banned for keeping animals forever.”