South Yorkshire animal cruelty cases up
Inspectors took dozens to court and secured convictions against 41 people, the animal charity said.
The figures are part of what the RSPCA, which is launching a new drive for donations, called a “rising tide” of cruelty.
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Hide AdA 23.5 per cent rise to 1,341 in the number of people convicted for cruelty and neglect.
A 22 per cent in convictions relating to cruelty to dogs to 2,105.
A 21 per cent increase in disqualifications on keeping animals imposed by courts to 1,100.
A 9.3 per cent increase to 3,036 in the number of people reported to the RSPCA prosecutions department.
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