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The RSPCA said reports of neglect are likely to increase over the Christmas period as people face financial hardships Picture: RSPCA

Shocking stats reveal 13% increase in pet neglect in Dorset

524 ANIMAL neglect incidents were reported in Dorset from January to September this year – and the RSPCA said…

Puppies were found cramped in an area under the stairs Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester pet breeders made more than £34,000 selling animals illegally

A FATHER and daughter in Dorchester made more than £34,000 after breeding and selling puppies and kittens illegally. 25-year-old Ebony…

Burglars stole large bags of dog food from Pets at Home, Gillingham, police said. Picture: Google

Dog food stolen in raid on Pets at Home in Gillingham

PETS at Home in Gillingham was targeted by burglars – and dog food stolen. Police are investigating after an incident…

Becky-Beth Rose was filmed as part of the Escape to the Country episode to be shown on Monday

Blandford animal charity set for TV role in Escape to the Country

A BLANDFORD animal charity is set to hit TV screens on Monday as part of BBC show, Escape to…

Residents got up close and personal with the animals during the Frome visit!

Frome care home welcomes four-legged visitors on World Animal Day!

A FROME care home was taken over by animals for a special event. To mark World Animal Day, residents at…

Deceased cat found in fly-tipped rubbish with a cord around its neck

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMAL ABUSE A CAT – sadly deceased – was found in a pile…

The shop is opening its doors at the new premises next Saturday (September 14) Picture: Dorset Raw Pet Foods

Dorset Raw Pet Foods expands to new home in Gillingham

DORSET Raw Pet Foods in Gillingham is moving to a new location in the town. The shop has moved from…

Dolly is thankfully living a much better life following her abuse Picture: RSPCA

Cruelty to dogs on the rise in Dorset, RSPCA stats reveal

“HEARTBREAKING” new figures reveal that reports of cruelty to dogs in Dorset have risen over the past year, the…

Robin is being trained in Dorset Picture: Guide Dogs

Guide dog puppies need homes in Dorset

COULD you look after adorable puppies such as Robin and Jasper until their ready to undergo vital guide dog…

The kitten, thought to be around three months old, was found up a tree near Sturminster Newton

Cat found up a tree – can you help reunite him with his owner?

CAT stuck up a tree – the classic introduction to any good local news story. Well, that was the case…