Children Face Increased Risk of Harm Over Christmas, Warns NSPCC Friday, December 5, 2025 christmas nspcc childline abuse neglect domesticviolence children family safety alcohol As the festive season approaches, the NSPCC has issued a stark warning about the increased risks faced by children during Christmas. New research highlights that many families in the West Midlands—and across the UK—experience … Read More
Puppy Found Severely Starved by Birmingham Woman Receives Rescue and Justice Friday, November 28, 2025 staffordshire staffie neglect starvation rspca animalwelfare birmingham puppy rescue sentencing A five-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy named Stella was rescued in a dire state after being starved by her owner, Lauren Hopkins, in Birmingham. Hopkins neglected to feed the puppy for approximately three months, … Read More
Photos Reveal Wolverhampton Breeder’s Home Where Starving and Deceased Dogs Were Discovered Wednesday, November 19, 2025 wolverhampton breeder animalcruelty neglect dogs investigation ban joshuajohnson animalwelfare abuse Photos have emerged from the home of Joshua Johnson, a 28-year-old breeder in Wolverhampton, where authorities uncovered horrifying conditions involving starving and dead dogs. The investigation revealed severe neglect and … Read More
Sutton Coldfield Woman Caught with Nine Cats Despite Ban, Calls Them 'My Babies' Thursday, November 6, 2025 animalwelfare cats suttoncoldfield rspca neglect court ban mentalhealth rescue legal Marissa Faultless, a 68-year-old woman from Sutton Coldfield, was found in possession of nine cats despite a court-issued 10-year ban on keeping them. Having previously had nearly 100 cats rescued from her home due to … Read More
Couple Banned from Owning Pets After Starving Flea-Infested Dog and Kittens Tuesday, November 4, 2025 animalcruelty neglect rspca pets dog kittens fleas starvation court sentencing Kevin Castle, 53, and Julie Lugg, 54, of Buxton Road, Walsall, have been banned from owning animals for ten years after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and three kittens under their care. The couple faced … Read More