Saying,"We show zero tolerance to animal abusers," RSPCA chief executive Gavin Grant released the latest RSPCA cruelty statistics for 2011, while pointing out that the RSPCA faces a crisis that is stretching to the breaking point. The British RSPCA obtained 230 convictions relating to equines in 2011, and the number of people convicted of cruelty and neglect to animals rose by nearly a quarter last year, according to RSPCA figures.
Increase in horse cruelty and neglect
The British RSPCA obtained 230 convictions relating to equines in 2011.
Also on the rise, as well as a rise in those convicted under the Animal Welfare Act and other legislation, 2011 also saw an increase in:
- Bans on keeping animals
- Number of prison sentences imposed for animal cruelty.
- 23.5 per cent rise in the number of people convicted for cruelty and neglect (1,341)
- 22 per cent rise in the convictions relating to cruelty to dogs (2,105)
- 21 per cent increase in disqualifications imposed by courts (1,100)
- 27 per cent rise in prison sentences imposed by courts (74)
- 9.3 per cent increase in the numbers of people reported to our prosecutions team (3,036)
- 13 per cent rise in the number of phone calls received by the RSPCA (1,314,795)
The RSPCA states that they show zero tolerance to animal abusers. Anyone causing animals pain for profit or pleasure will be tracked down and prosecuted.
"We need the courts and councils, police and people who care to join us in standing up and getting justice for Britain's abused animals."