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Case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

OAP banned from keeping horses after animal found suffering

Cat’s the way to do it!

Free cat microchipping in South Tyneside

The vet who examined her said the fractures could have occurred as a result of a fall, a motor vehicle accident or a crush injury and she said it was likely the dog had been living with the injuries without receiving any treatment for months.

North East animal cruelty figures released as national cases increase

RSPCA say local reports of animal abuse on the decline

The RSPCA’s web page has been inundated with pet owners searching for advice on heatstroke - which could be a “silent killer” for our beloved companions amid record-breaking temperatures.

South Shields vets issues dog heat warning as summer temperatures rise

Protestors outside Sunderland Greyhound Stadium.

'Dog killed in England every three days' - Track protests call for ban

Members of the Save the Fellgate Green Belt Working Group are continuing to protest over the housing development plan.

South Tyneside protesters back 'king letter' horse yard plea

A German Shepherd called Sparrow was found at a property in South Shields by an RSPCA Inspector last July. His face was tied with brown parcel tape.

Dog put down after mouth parcel-taped shut ‘24/7’ by Shields owner

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Channel 4’s The Dog House seeks loving homes in the North East as rescue centres...

Woman neglected her dog’s chronic skin issues for more than a year

Pablo was found to be extremely underweight, dehydrated and distressed.

Man hit with animal ban after leaving his dog without food or water

RSPCA appeals for homes for dogs who have spent over 300 days in care

The RSPCA has launched its Summer Cruelty Campaign.

RSPCA's campaign to tackle animal cruelty after increase in incidents

The RSPCA is joining forces with several organisations to host a the Pet Care Open Day in South Shields.

RSPCA teams up with charity to support South Tyneside pet owners

A leading dog expert has waded in on what our beloved pooches' different barks mean.

I'm a dog expert and this is what your dog's bark means
Are you worried about a barking dog? Here’s what to do…
Emma Downey

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Tess travelled 100 miles to Lancashire in search of a new home

Wait goes on for dog who made 100-mile journey in search of new home

Some ingredients we use for pancakes can be dangerous to dogs.

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Research suggests that eight out of 10 dogs find it hard to be left on their own.

The 10 dog breeds that are most prone to this common condition

Some common human foods can prove deadly to our dogs.

The 9 dangerous foods that you should never feed your dog

The puppies are lifted from the caravan.

Watch: Police find 35 puppies and a dog living in an abandoned caravan

A South Shields man has been sentenced over failing to take his pet cat to the vet for treatment.

Man given five-year ban after for leaving a cat with a serious injury

Video footage released by South Yorkshire Police showed Russel's dogs scrambling for water. The bathroom is filthy and appears to be covered in faeces.

Watch: Abandoned dehydrated dogs drink continuously for minutes

Bella was starved to death, and found to have chewed up toothbrushes in stomach, after RSPCA found her body

Chewed up toothbrushes found in stomach of starved dog

Distressing video shows a Husky being abused by two men, which has led to both receiving a lifetime ban on keeping dogs by the RSPCA.

Dog owner's "horrific" abuse is caught in distressing CCTV footage

112 pet rats have been rescued by the RSPCA from one ammonia soaked room at Lancashire property with no food or water

Video: 112 pet rats rescued after being trapped in room with no food
Video footage above shows one rat hiding behind a radiator as others run loose during RSPCA raid.
Emma Downey

Protesters pasting over the royal portrait (Photo: Animal Rising/Supplied)

Video shows King Charles' portrait being vandalised by protesters

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

An abandoned dog that starred in TV ad for an Omaze house winner has won his own home - and been adopted after 300 days in care.

Rescue pup's TV cameo gets him fur-ever home after 300 day wait

Alex after being rescued by the RSPCA.

Man banned from owning pets after abandoning life-threatened husky

Puzzle the puppy, who was thrown from a car at just a few days old.

Meet the miracle pup who survived after being hurled from a car

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South Shields pair banned from owning pets after cat and dog rescued

Zeus was found to have been caused "unnecessary suffering" by his owner. Photo: RSPCA.

Man receives animal ban for causing 'unnecessary suffering' to his dog

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Security guard caught with two weapons and cannabis by police

Lucas Slim-Fitzpatrick has been jailed after he was caught dragging his XL bully behind his electric scooter. (Credit: SWNS)

Man jailed for dragging XL bully behind electric scooter

The man had denied being in the area at the time, but he and the dog were recorded on a doorbell camera (RSPCA/SWNS)

Jail for abusive owner filmed dragging XL bully behind scooter

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

Apollo has been waiting a year to find a new home

UK's loneliest dog: Big dog with big heart waiting a year for new home

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

Breaking RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

The RSPCA saved a baby seagull from a Newcastle tall building and reunited it with its parents

RSPCA save baby seagull from tall building

The RSPCA has returned a female swan to be with her partner and cygnets after she was treated for wing injuries following an attack by two teenagers who were seen stabbing her with sticks.

RSPCA blast cruel teens who stabbed swan protecting cygnets

The RSPCA has appealed for dashcam footage after a van reportedly ploughed into a flock of geese

RSPCA appeal for information after geese run over by van

Pepper was found ‘extremely matted'

‘Extremely matted’ dog found abandoned in UK city

A four-month-old kitten is believed to have been thrown out with household rubbish with his legs ‘deliberately broken’.

Kitten with broken legs ‘thrown out with household rubbish’

Animal cruelty is rising in the North East- here’s how you can help

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

Clint the cat

Cat hospitalised after being found covered in urine

Dogs stuck in hot cars can quickly become unwell

Animal laws you should be aware of as RSPCA issue hot weather warning

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

What you should do if you find a stray, feral or lost cat

What to do if you find a stray cat according to RSPCA

The fox cub was discovered in the village of Langley Moor, Durham in a carrier bag. Inside there was also a message penned on the back of a paper Greggs bag.

Fox cub rescued after being found with ‘my mam died, help me’ note

Lulu was found at a popular park earlier this month

Five foot snake found slithering through busy park rescued by RSPCA

Sidney, a former stray cat, paid it forward by rescuing a poorly stray kitten

RSPCA rescue cat heroically saves poorly stray kitten

RSPCA has launched an appeal to find the owner of a dog that was found in an emaciated condition on wasteland and later died.

Dog dies after being abandoned on wasteland

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