Cats
Man denies cruelty after at least 20 dead cats found on London estate
February 16, 2023A man has been charged with animal cruelty offences after many cats were found dead in public spaces in London. David Avhanvhondo, 56, is charged with causing unnecessary suffering and carrying out a prohibited procedure on a protected animal. He was arrested at 4am on Sunday by undercover police officers on night patrols. Avhanvhondo appeared in […]
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Beast of Billionaire’s Row ‘eating rich people’s pets for eight months’
May 28, 2020A big cat dubbed the ‘Beast of Billionaire’s Row’ has allegedly savaged a kitten and could be staying alive by feeding on rich people’s pets. Earlier this week, police deployed armed officers and a helicopter to track down the cat, but officers have since scaled down their search, saying it poses ‘no danger’ to the […]
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Battersea dog and cat foster carers – photo essay
May 22, 2020Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has a network of more than 1,000 volunteers and foster carers to call on when necessary. In normal circumstances, an average stay is 34 days for dogs and 25 days for cats. The home has had lots of generous offers from people willing to open their homes to its animals […]
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