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Three kittens were rescued at four weeks old after being found behind bins in Newtownards, where their mother had been fatally hit by a car. Cats Protection Northern Ireland nursed the trio, and all three have now settled into loving new homes.
An elderly stray cat named Phillip had both ears amputated after Cats Protection's Kent Cat Centre found sun damage had left pre-cancerous cells on his curled, crispy ears. The charity is now urging owners of pale-eared cats to take sun-safety precautions.
Reggie, an English Springer Spaniel adopted from Dogs Trust Evesham in 2024, has completed his first year as a Wiltshire Police detection dog, carrying out more than 60 searches. He is the first rescue dog placed with the force under its welfare scheme.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary rescued three horses, Hazel, Willow and Oakley, who arrived suffering lice, sweet itch, dental problems and eye infections needing urgent care. Hazel recovered well, but Willow and Oakley were sadly put to sleep despite treatment.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is appealing to prospective owners to rehome rather than buy a companion pony, as it looks to place around 50 non-ridden ponies this year. The charity, at full capacity, says loaning ponies will free space to rescue more equines in crisis.