The Festival of Hounds is back next week, so we thought we'd hand out a few awards of our own... Welcome to The Smokescreen Awards 2026 🥁

As a little thank you for helping to end cruel sports, you’ll receive a FREE tote bag when you spend £35 or more in our shop. Simply use the code GIFTCODE at checkout between 17 and 26 July to claim yours. https://leagueacs.co.uk/7YAP3

You can make a real difference by selling raffle tickets to friends and relatives. Every ticket you sell helps protect animals from cruelty and supports work to end blood sports. At only £1 per ticket, they’re an easy sell. Get your tickets: https://leagueacs.co.uk/GKRTH

You'd never support the use of brutal snares on the English Lion. 🦁󠁧󠁿🦁󠁧󠁿🦁 Don't let wildlife in the English countryside suffer the same fate. Help ban snares in England. Write to your MP today. https://leagueacs.co.uk/Y66dT

Our End of Season Fox Hunting Report for England and Wales 2025 to 2026 is now available to download. Download your copy today 👉 https://leagueacs.co.uk/2olnM

Because of you, one of the biggest public consultations ever held by DEFRA has sent a clear message: people want an end to fox hunting. https://leagueacs.co.uk/6Z5wS

On 25 July, we're proud to support the Century of Suffering March to End Greyhound Racing, organised by Shutdown Campaigns and Animal Aid. Join us as we stand together to call for an end to greyhound racing. We hope to see you there! Info> https://leagueacs.co.uk/x62vN

These X-rays, taken by East Sussex WRAS, show a steel ball bearing lodged inside a Canada goose after it was deliberately targeted with a catapult. Reports of wildlife being targeted with catapults are on the rise, causing devastating injuries & unnecessary suffering to birds & other wild animals.

You wouldn’t support the use of brutal traps called snares on the English Lion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🦁 Don’t let English wildlife suffer the same fate. Take action to ban snares in England. Write to your MP today > https://leagueacs.co.uk/pwciC

Help create a better world for animals and win £25,000 while you do it 😍 Play the Lucky League Lotto today for just £1 a week. Play now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/3cDpr T&Cs apply.

In our latest podcast, we talk to Christine Bailey, a farmer who leads a group of residents, landowners and farming families that campaign against neighbouring hunts in their area. There is a public survey to consult the public on their views on hunting. Take part at https://leagueacs.co.uk/wgEI3

During 2025 alone, 3,648 greyhounds were injured as a result of racing 💔 Stand with us and demand a UK-wide ban on greyhound racing. Support our calls to ban greyhound racing for good. https://leagueacs.co.uk/rvf9w

With temperatures rising, the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social is urging dog owners to avoid exercising their dogs during the hottest parts of the day. Yet greyhound racing is still going ahead. Read why we're deeply concerned that greyhounds are being forced to race👇 https://leagueacs.co.uk/9Nj57

We believe a truly kind society is one where cruelty to animals is not tolerated – in any setting. That includes businesses choosing not to support or associate with blood sports. Show your customers you care. Sign our pledge today: https://leagueacs.co.uk/SbgNB

Since 2017, 38,816 greyhounds have been injured as a result of racing. Let that sink in. Stand with us and demand a UK-wide ban on greyhound racing. Support our calls to ban greyhound racing for good. https://leagueacs.co.uk/H2dNL Figures - Greyhound Board of Great Britain @animalaid.org.uk

Birds of prey are protected by law, yet these magnificent animals continue to be illegally targeted. Bird of prey crime includes the shooting, poisoning, or trapping of raptors. These crimes are often linked to the illegal persecution of birds deemed to be a threat to gamebirds.

This Pet Remembrance Day, we're remembering the pets who brought us comfort, laughter, and unconditional love. The care we feel for our own animals reminds us why we believe all animals deserve protection from cruelty and the chance to live free from suffering.

Win up to £25,000, and support wildlife while you do it 😍 From just £1 a week, you could be our next lucky winner and support our mission to end cruelty to animals in the UK. Play now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/K8wMk T&Cs apply.

Looking for a way to support our work? From now until 5 July, we'll cover the postage on every order from our online shop, so you can treat yourself or pick up a thoughtful gift while backing our campaigns to protect animals from cruelty in the name of 'sport'. https://leagueacs.co.uk/LFd95

We were delighted to nominate @John Blair MLA for this year’s Lord Houghton Award for Services to Animal Welfare. His Private Member’s Bill recently passed its significant Second Stage and, if successful, is expected to become law in spring 2027.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our parliamentary reception earlier this week, especially our host, Baroness Jenny Jones, and our speakers, Megan McCubbin, Steve Witherden MP, Ruth Jones MP. The Hunting Act is broken. It is time to fix it.

These aren't just numbers. They are dogs who felt pain, dogs who never made it home, dogs whose lives were cut short for entertainment and profit. One death is too many. One injury is too many. Greyhound racing has no place in a society that claims to care about animal welfare.

Since 2017, 1,518 greyhounds have died racing on UK tracks. Every one of them a victim of an industry built on exploitation and suffering. Stand with us and demand a UK-wide ban on greyhound racing. Be their voice. Support our calls to ban greyhound racing for good. https://leagueacs.co.uk/7aMU1

The dogs in these images were caught up in a world of organised cruelty, suffering injuries and trauma as a result of illegal dog fighting. Your support today can help uncover dog fighting rings, gather evidence and bring offenders to justice👇 https://leagueacs.co.uk/gJxx3

Dog fighting is still happening in the UK. Dogs with scars or fresh wounds. Training equipment such as weighted chains or hanging ropes. Secretive gatherings. Break sticks. Bloodstains. These could all be indicators of illegal dog fighting activity.

Want to have fun while making a real-world impact? ❤️ For just £1 a week, you could win up to £25,000 and help protect wildlife while you win. Play now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/R3Y7i T&Cs apply.

Think you may have catapult crime going on in your area? We’ve created downloadable posters you can print and put up around local ponds, lakes and parks to help raise awareness and protect wildlife. Download here: https://leagueacs.co.uk/FbyVm

💔 161 greyhounds died at UK racetracks in 2025, up 31% on the previous year. Since 2017, greyhound racing has resulted in 38,816 injuries and 1,518 deaths. Despite GBGB claims of "stable" fatality rates, the data shows a 30% increase. Read more https://leagueacs.co.uk/OFEe2 @animalaid.org.uk

The dogs in these images were victims of illegal dog fighting in the UK. Your support helps fund intelligence gathering and investigations that uncover dog fighting rings, help bring offenders to justice and protect dogs from further suffering👇 https://leagueacs.co.uk/nv9m0

Last week, we were delighted to take part in Y Farchnad at the @senedd.wales, to discuss our priorities for animal welfare with new and returning Members, at the start of this new Senedd term. Diolch o galon to all the Members who came along to show their support for our priorities.

Catapult attacks on wildlife are on the rise. Op Lakeshot, led by our Head of Intelligence in partnership with the National Wildlife Crime Unit and other organisations, works to tackle these cruel attacks and gather intelligence across the UK. Report it. https://leagueacs.co.uk/o8Mth

Help create a better world for animals and win £25,000 while you do it 😍 Play the Lucky League Lotto today for just £1 a week. Play now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/DAMz9 T&Cs apply.

Leaked minutes from a BHSA board meeting appear to show hunting officials trying to “hoodwink” the government to buy themselves time and avoid a ban on so-called trail hunting. Read the Times article covering the story with our response to what they’ve found. https://leagueacs.co.uk/aWJkb

From the first red deer calf of the year arriving on Baronsdown to the challenges faced by butterflies as our climate changes, our latest blog explores how wildlife is faring across the League Against Cruel Sports' reserves👇 https://leagueacs.co.uk/ucyL8

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign to strengthen hunting laws. Thank you for standing with us and being part of this movement for change. Every action, no matter how big or small, helps us build momentum for stronger protections for wildlife.

This is the last day, the hunting consultation closes today. Cases of suspected illegal fox hunting increased 25% last season, the number of confirmed kills doubled. It takes just two minutes to respond, but the consultation closes at midnight tonight. Respond now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/GOgxh

The government’s consultation on hunting closes at midnight (18 June) and this is a vital opportunity to help end the hunting of wildlife with dogs for good. 👇 https://leagueacs.co.uk/qk5h2

Our latest blog, guest written by senior vet Dr Sean Wensley, explores the link between hunt hounds and Neosporosis, a parasitic disease that is a leading cause of abortion in UK dairy herds. Read more about the evidence and what it means for animal health at https://leagueacs.co.uk/3I7IU

Only a few days left! This is your chance to finally end fox hunting for good. The consultation closes this Thursday, and it only takes a couple of minutes to respond. Have your say today. https://leagueacs.co.uk/e6DQg #EndHunting #TimeForChange

Win up to £25,000! 💷 From just £1 a week, you could be our next lucky winner and support our work to end cruelty to animals in the UK. Play now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/JsD5U T&Cs apply.

Today, we piled up 885 fake bloodied foxes in Cardiff city centre to highlight the shocking scale of illegal hunting that continues across Wales and England. Read more about today and why stronger hunting laws are urgently needed: https://leagueacs.co.uk/XJgZp

Today in Cardiff, we laid out 885 foxes, each representing a report of a fox chased by hunts since the general election. Despite the hunting ban, foxes are still chased and killed across Wales and England. Trail hunting remains a smokescreen that allows these activities to continue.

We're in Cardiff city centre today talking to people about the UK government's consultation on hunting laws and why this is a pivotal moment for animal welfare. If you're in the area, come and say hello.

ONE WEEK LEFT. That’s it. There is now just one week left to respond to the government’s consultation on hunting. If you do not want this cruelty continuing in our countryside, please take five minutes to respond using our pre-written response. https://leagueacs.co.uk/sQjY1

Yesterday, our Head of Intelligence attended a roundtable at the UK Home Office to discuss catapult crime. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to examine the impact of catapult-related offences and explore opportunities for stronger enforcement and prevention measures.

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One is loved, protected and treated as part of the family. The other is chased, hunted and torn apart for 'sport.' Trail hunting is a lie. Let's expose the truth. Take part in the government consultation on strengthening hunting laws. https://leagueacs.co.uk/U0QY9 #TimeForChange

“It’s time for change — dogs are dying or being seriously injured at tracks up and down the country while gambling companies profit from the cruelty of the greyhound industry.” 👇👇 www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/ban-...

We joined Shut Down Campaigns outside the Greyhound Derby final at Towcester Racecourse to call for an end to greyhound racing in England. Supporters stood for hours outside the track in pouring rain, showing just how much ending greyhound racing means to them ⬇️ https://leagueacs.co.uk/vszjy

In just 12 days, the government will close the public consultation on hunting laws. Once it closes, our biggest chance yet to speak up for wildlife and push for stronger protections will be gone. This is our moment to be heard before it’s too late. https://leagueacs.co.uk/RrYav