Terrence Moore, who was banned from keeping the animals, is due to be sentenced later this month.

Hope Rescue in Llanharan says two litters of puppies have already been abandoned this year.

The charity, in Much Wenlock, saw more than 6,400 animals admitted to them in 2024.

South East Dog Rescue is trying to raise £1.7m to purchase its site after it was put up for sale.

The charity's trustee says 100 cats and 100 kittens have been adopted over the past 12 months.

Kato the akita spent more than 1,300 days waiting for new owners to turn up.

Charities caring for dogs and cats in Gloucestershire said the gifts were a 'lifeline'.

Some of the headlines making the local media in the West this week.