Post Tagged with: "RSPCA"

RSPCA Stapeley warns anglers after hedgehog’s painful death

RSPCA Stapeley warns anglers after hedgehog’s painful death

A hedgehog’s horrific death has prompted a warning from RSPCA in Nantwich about the dangers of carelessly discarding fishing tackle.

The juvenile hedgehog was taken to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road after he was found entangled in a fishing line in a Nantwich garden by a member of the public on October 2.

October 25, 2022
Obese dog rescued by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA sheds half body weight

Obese dog rescued by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA sheds half body weight

A “morbidly obese” dog taken in by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA has managed to lose half her body weight – through swimming!

And now the new-look eight-year-old Staffie cross called Roxanne has found her forever home nearby.

October 7, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA bosses in Nantwich are urging people to be on their guard after a swan was shot and killed on the River Weaver near Winsford.

The adult female bird was spotted on the river and taken to Stapele Grange wildlife centre where x-rays (pictured) confirmed she had been shot in the head by an air rifle.

September 5, 2022
RSPCA receives 287 cat cruelty reports in Cheshire in 2021

RSPCA receives 287 cat cruelty reports in Cheshire in 2021

The RSPCA says it received 287 reports of cat cruelty in Cheshire in 2021.

National figures reveal seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months.

August 20, 2022
Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

A badly injured fox cub rescued from an industrial estate is making a good recovery under the care of Nantwich’s RSPCA centre.

The infant suffered a spinal injury, possibly after falling down an embankment, and was unable to stand on his back legs.

August 12, 2022
Cat that nurtured her family at RSPCA Stapeley seeks new home

Cat that nurtured her family at RSPCA Stapeley seeks new home

A cat is looking for loving new owners after her seven kittens – all born at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich – were rehomed.

August 4, 2022
Spike in summer animal cruelty cases in Cheshire, says RSPCA

Spike in summer animal cruelty cases in Cheshire, says RSPCA

RSPCA has warned it is expecting a spike in animal cruelty cases in Cheshire this summer.

New figures show the charity sees a sharp increase in cruelty cases in July and August.

July 15, 2022
Seven up at Stapeley Grange cattery as kittens seek new homes

Seven up at Stapeley Grange cattery as kittens seek new homes

Seven kittens with colourful names will soon be looking for homes after being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich.

Staff have launched a search to find homes for these cuddly bundles of joy, while also reminding cat owners about the importance of getting their pets neutered!

June 14, 2022
Orphaned seal pup cared for at RSPCA Stapeley spotted in Wales

Orphaned seal pup cared for at RSPCA Stapeley spotted in Wales

A grey seal pup who rehabilitated by the RSPCA in Nantwich after being orphaned during Storm Eleanor in 2018 has been sighted again as an adult – nearly four years later.

Tolgus, named after a Cornish tin mine, was found on Constantine Bay during severe weather that swept across the country.

April 17, 2022
Cat siblings back at Stapeley RSPCA centre decade after first rehomed

Cat siblings back at Stapeley RSPCA centre decade after first rehomed

Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA in Stapeley as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again 10 years later.

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a change in circumstances meant their owner could no longer keep them.

February 3, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Animal sentience should enshrined in UK law

READER’S LETTER: Animal sentience should enshrined in UK law

Dear Editor,
As a nation of animal lovers we are calling on your readers to speak up for animals to make sure that animal sentience becomes enshrined in UK law.

Animal sentience was the only issue which was not carried over after Brexit and so the RSPCA has been campaigning to ensure the needs of sentient animals are taken into account by Governments when making policy decisions.

January 17, 2022
Lonely Staffie dog disguises as Dalmatian to find new home

Lonely Staffie dog disguises as Dalmatian to find new home

A Staffie-cross waiting almost a year for a new South Cheshire family, has disguised herself as a Dalmatian in the hope her luck changes!

Alaska has been waiting almost a year to find a forever home, since the seven-year-old arrived at RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & District branch.

January 11, 2022
Two cats in Stapeley hoping for new homes this Christmas

Two cats in Stapeley hoping for new homes this Christmas

Two lovable cats are hoping to find loving homes before Christmas a long time in RSPCA care in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Jixxy and Rupert have been looked after at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery on London Road for months.

December 8, 2021