- RSPCA says reports of summer animal cruelty have surged — for example, 6,322 emergency calls last summer vs 3,852 in 2021, and 21,117 cruelty calls in 2025 vs 17,260 in 2024.
- Charity warns pets are being left in direct sun with no shade or water during heatwaves and urges people to report suspected neglect.
- A rescued Akita-cross named Murphy has been rehabilitated by the RSPCA and is now looking for an active, loving home.
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