Dealing with an outbreak of avian botulism at Walton Hall Park in Liverpool. Horrendously sad. Entered the lake yesterday in my dry suit. Many birds already dead. Recovered 3 mallards and a little Grebe displaying late stage disease plus a young gull, not showing any symptoms
No licences for the Guga Hunt this year. Fantastic news. Now it’s time to perhaps consider 2025 as the last ever “hunt”?Confine it to the history books where it belongs with other so called traditions involving abhorrent cruelty.
Lyla, a recent rescue of mine. Enjoying her first day in her new home. She was removed from a situation where she was not safe. Good luck Lyla. Be happy
After many years of campaigning by RSPCA, other charities, celebrities and members of the public, in 2021 sentencing powers for animal cruelty offences were raised from 6 months to 5 years. Unfortunately the new Sentencing Act 2026 now means that so many horrific cases of the
Worst kinds of abuse that cross the custody threshold will now be suspended and the suspect won't spend a night in a cell.
It will be highly unlikely to see anyone jailed for animal cruelty. It is so absolutely demoralising.
One of 2 Gulls rescued from a Liverpool Rooftop on Friday. The poor birds were literally cooking up there. Poorly maintained netting that is catching & killing wild birds is so tragic and avoidable. The injuries sustained are usually catastrophic. This bird actually has a chance
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv… Lifetime disqualification for drowning in her dog in boating lake. The magistrates were visibly upset that due to guidelines they were forced to suspend the jail sentence. Horrible one to investigate this was
I attended Appleby today in preparation for the start of the fair. My self and a colleague from our water rescue team removed any sharp or hazardous objects from the river to prevent injuries to the horses. It was a hot one 🥵
Last job of the day involved a swim across a lake in Prescott to rescue a little #Canada goose gosling entangled in fishing line on an island. Very luckily it was a quick rescue and release back to parents & siblings 👍❤️
8 puppies rescued today from
Incredibly poor conditions.
Large Cane Corso type dogs that have had to struggle and compete for little food and water provision. Now safe 🐶👍
Lovely update to share with you. One of the 8 Cane Corso’s rescued last month has now been adopted. Aoife is said to be doing great and settling in well 🥰
Prescot woman gets suspended sentence after dog's death | St Helens Star Latest case concluded in the courts. Horrendous prolonged neglect this one sthelensstar.co.uk/news/2608…