Shocking puppy farm in West Midlands: 60 dogs rescued, £105k made from unlicensed sales, but owners avoid jail due to age/health. All of the dogs were rehomed. Credit to Cannock Chase Council for tackling illegal breeders. Please always do your research before getting a dog.

1/2 🐾 32 dogs found in filthy shed acting as an illegal #CanineFertilityClinic in Edinburgh. 💔 Six were euthanised. The men responsible got just fines, community service & a short dog ban. Far too light for the suffering caused. news.stv.tv/east-cen...#CanineFertilityClinic #StopGreedBreeding

🐾 The summer edition of Watch Magazine is here, featuring: * Our first Challenge Coin winner * Q&As with Ukraine’s animal heroes * Interview with actor Sam Beckinsale * Dog Breeding Map of the UK & Ireland * 'A Tail of Two Dogs' film and more! naturewatch.org/wp-c... #AdvancingAnimalWelfare

💙💛"On #UkraineIndependenceDay, I feel especially proud of the strength and compassion of people in Ukraine – for one another & for animals. 🐕 Every day, through Naturewatch Foundation's projects, I’m grateful to help build a kinder, more humane future here in my home country." #EasternEuroAnimals

💙💛 Meet Jack, who's staying in one of the new #NaturewatchStreet doghouses at the Step shelter in Brody, Ukraine. 🐾 Rescued from neglect, he’s now safe, has a full tummy and is making friends. Soon, he’ll be ready for a forever home! naturewatch.org/stra...#NaturewatchStreet #EasternEuroAnimals

💙💛 'Naturewatch Street' is coming to life in Brody, Ukraine! 🐾 Thanks to our supporters, 3 new doghouses are already sheltering mums, pups and injured dogs at the Step shelter. 13 more houses are on the way – warm, safe spaces for up to 50 dogs next winter! ❄️ naturewatch.org/stra...

💙💛 ‘4 Ways Law 2351 Protects Animals’ 🐾 In 2021, after 2 years of campaigning & over 1000 supporter letters, Ukraine passed #Law2351 – bringing huge wins for wild, farm & companion animals. On #NationalAnimalLawDay, we're sharing 5 key wins for animals that Law 2351 made possible. ⚖️ #ALawDay

It's good to see Kyiv residents being reminded that leaving animals in hot cars can lead to fines, confiscation – or even jail time. Kyiv has also added water fountains for animals in public spaces to promote kindness and care. 🐾💧 unn.ua/en/news/it-is... #EasternEuroAnimals

Heroes in action: Kyiv Animal Rescue Group volunteers worked at 3 sites hit by Russian strikes -pulling animals from rubble, reviving a cat & reuniting animals with their families. 🐾 Their courage & compassion are really inspiring. english.nv.ua/life/k... #EasternEuroAnimals

We’ve taught patrol police in 13 Ukrainian cities to investigate animal cruelty and understand why kindness matters. 🐾 We haven't trained there since 2022, but it's good to see officers still setting an example. Protecting animals protects people too. unn.ua/en/news/how-t... #EasternEuroAnimals

1/2 💙💛 Help share Ukraine’s animal heroes! Brody's Step shelter has long cared for stray animals. Now, they’re looking after animals rescued from the frontline. We’re interviewing them for Watch Magazine & we want YOUR questions! Email them to: [email protected] naturewatch.org/help-us-shin...

Good news to end the week as Danny Chambers' Bill to #StopPuppySmuggling and end the import of mutilated pets is a step closer to becoming law. Well done to all involved. This will make a big difference to pet welfare and to clamping down on the illegal puppy trade. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....

We are really pleased to see the Metropolitan Police take decisive action when animals are harmed as part of coercive control. Shifting attitudes will take time but we must move forward in breaking the link, together. www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m...

🐶🐱 More animal cruelty reports in Ukraine doesn’t mean more abuse; it means more people are speaking up. 💬 We’ve trained police in 13 Ukrainian cities to take crimes against animals seriously - helping build safer, kinder communities. Awareness is rising. So is justice. 🐾 unn.ua/en/news/recor...

1/2 🎉 We're delighted to announce that PC Sam O’Key from Cumbria Police is the first winner of our Naturewatch Foundation Challenge Coin! 🥇👏 Her incredible work protecting wildlife in Cumbria sets the gold standard. 🐾 Congrats, Sam - and thank you! 🦡🦌🐇 Read more below 👇

We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Challenge Coin award winner on Tuesday 24th June! 🏆 Jim and Sarah are off to surprise the deserving (and unsuspecting) recipient tomorrow! This new award honours those who go above and beyond for animal welfare. 🐾 👀 Watch this space! #AdvancingAnimalWelfare

Big win for animals! 🐾 The #EuropeanParliament has voted to ban mutilation like ear cropping and tail docking and make microchipping mandatory for cats and dogs. 👏 Congratulations to everyone who has lobbied for this new legislation! www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... #EasternEuroAnimals

Thank you @cateccles.bsky.social for supporting our call at New Scotland Yard to end the postcode lottery in domestic abuse response. People & pets deserve protection. #BreakingTheLink #OneResponse

Curious fox sent in by a lovely supporter! 🦊 #WildlifeWednesday #MakeWildlifeCount

🐶 We surveyed 391 councils in the UK and Ireland on dog breeder licensing and the results were concerning - some don't even know how many dogs their breeders are allowed to keep. 🤔 How does your council stack up? Check our map: naturewatch.org/dog-... 🐾 #StopGreedBreeding #DogsDeserveBetter

🔆 Help us spotlight Ukraine's animal heroes! 🐾 Amid the dangers of war, #AnimalRescueKharkiv bravely saves hundreds of animals from the frontline. Do you have questions about their incredible work? What would YOU like to ask them? 💙💛 Read more: naturewatch.org/help...#AnimalRescueKharkiv #EasternEuroAnimals

❓ Where do the UK's puppies come from? Sadly, 75-80% may arrive in our homes via unregulated or illegal sources. 🐶 It's time for urgent reform! Read our NEW report and recommendations: naturewatch.org/wp-c... 🐾 #StopGreedBreeding #DogsDeserveBetter

Wildlife Wednesday! 🦔 Sent in by a supporter in Dorset, - "it spent about three hours in our garden before leaving under the gate" a very thirsty Hedgehog. It's always a good idea to leave fresh water out for wildlife over the summer. ☀️ #WildlifeWednesday #ProtectingWildlife

Happy World Animal Free Research Day! 🐇 Like or share if you want to see a world where no animals are harmed for science. #worldanimalfreeresearchday

This morning Jim popped in to @cheshirepolice.bsky.social to visit their Rural Crime Team. He dropped off some copies of "Investigators guide for Badger Crime". This much sought after booklet is a great tool for officers to use in the pursuit of wildlife persecution. #ProtectingWildlife

Many more animals are bred for British science each year and not used. 🐒 These animals were counted in 2017. Over 1.8 million additional animals had been bred for science in that year alone. This included 143 monkeys. Write to your MP: action.naturewatch.org/speak-up-for... #ForgottenLives

💙💛 The Step shelter in Brody, Ukraine, has 190+ dogs but only 16 proper shelters. 💔 Many dogs are rescued from war zones by soldiers who can't bear to leave them behind. 🐾 We want to help, so we're funding insulated doghouses on #NaturewatchStreet. Read more: naturewatch.org/camp...

Today, Jim is with @westyorkspolice.bsky.social talking to police officers, police community support officers and police service wildlife volunteers about the animal welfare concerns that arise during incidents of Livestock attacks and worrying. #OPRECALL

💙💛 Fantastic news from Ukraine! 🐾 Leaf, the abandoned pup fostered by Natalie our campaign coordinator, has found her forever home with a kind local couple! Natalie will help with the transition & arrange to have her spayed. We hope Leaf will be very happy with her new family! #EasternEuroAnimals

1/2 📢 The truth about the UK and Ireland’s dog breeding industry: * Almost 26,000 adult female dogs are kept by licensed breeders. * Just 15-20% of UK puppies come from LICENSED breeders. * The biggest breeder in Northern Ireland keeps 350 adult dogs on ONE premises. 🐾 #StopGreedBreeding

1/2 In Ukraine, this beautiful pup was abandoned when her family moved away. Luckily, our colleague Natalie stepped in and will foster her till she finds a family. She even has a new name! 'Lystochok' (or 'Leaf') was chosen by Natalie’s young daughter. 🍁 🤞 Let's hope she finds a loving home soon!

Tragically, the beagle is the most popular breed of dog for tests. In 2023, 3,565 experiments were carried out on beagles in Britain. But those are only the lives we know about. #EndAnimalTesting #ForgottenLives

Natalie and Tash are at the #ADCH2025 Conference today! 🐶🐱 Connecting with amazing rescue organisations across the UK and learning more about how we can support dogs and cats in need. 💚 #AnimalRescue #PetWelfare

💙💛 Even in times of war, kindness must continue. As part of our 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 programme, Natalie took her dog, Tequila, to speak to children at a church Sunday school in Zolotonosha, Ukraine. 🐶 Read more here: naturewatch.org/how-... #EasternEuroAnimals #HumaneEducation

⚠️WARNING: Potentially upsetting imagery. ⚠️ A male from Newcastle Upon Tyne, pleaded guilty to interfering with a badger sett contrary to The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 whereby he caused his dog to enter an active sett.

In 2017, our campaign manager Mark began training Ukraine’s police on animal cruelty & its link to human welfare.🐶 7 years & 13 cities later, he was honoured to help judge the 2025 Animal Protection Awards. 💙💛 From Kyiv to Odesa, read about his highlights: naturewatch.org/anim... #BreakingTheLink

Brody’s dogs survived the Ukrainian winter, but they still don’t have proper shelter. 😢 With only 16 enclosures, many dogs live in damp sheds, cramped kennels, or roam without proper cover. Find out how we're making winter warmer: naturewatch.org/camp... #EasternEuroAnimals #NaturewatchStreet

⚠️WARNING: Imagery that may be upsetting⚠️ A male from the Humberside area pleaded guilty to 2 x Badger Act offences and 2 x Animal Welfare Act offences. Information was submitted by @naturewatch.org & joint investigation by Humberside Police Rural Task Force & @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social.

Today is World Day for Animals in Laboratories and we need your help! 🐇 Will you ask your MP to speak up for the Forgotten Lives in Britain’s animal labs? 💔 👉 Email your MP today: action.naturewatch.org/speak-up-for... #EndAnimalTesting #ForgottenLives #WDAIL

The Operation Recall Week of Action ends today! 🐕‍🦺 However, Op Recall continues. It’s always important to make sure we keep our dogs and other animals safe. For more information on OP Recall: naturewatch.org/campaigns/op... To sign the pledge: action.naturewatch.org/take-lead-an... #OPRECALL

These stories are the reason OP Recall is so important. Many of these devastating attacks could be avoided if dog walkers acted responsibly in areas with grazing animals. Dogs escaping is also a key problem, and preventative methods are vital to avoid incidents. #OPRECALL

Operation Recall - aiming to stop attacks on grazing animals. 🐑 Many attacks could be avoided if dog walkers acted responsibly in areas with grazing animals. More info on OP Recall: naturewatch.org/campaigns/op... #OPRECALL @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social

Today Jim has been out to Teggs Nose Country Park in Cheshire to see Martin, the ranger responsible for the open space and grazing animals in the park. It's great to see them getting involved and supporting the pledge to keep all animals safe! @cecrangers.bsky.social #OPRECALL

To begin the Operation Recall Week of Action, we want to hear your questions about livestock attacks 🫵 Jim, our campaign manager, will answer them later in the week. We’d love to open up the discussion! Drop your questions in the comments below or send us a message📲 #OPRECALL

On Wednesday, the OP Recall policing Week of Action begins!🐕‍🦺 How can you support OP Recall? Sign our pledge to keep all animals safe: action.naturewatch.org/take-lead-an... Read up on OP Recall: naturewatch.org/campaigns/op... Keep your dog on a lead around grazing animals. #OPRECALL

🐶 Shocking findings: To update our Dog Breeding Map, we surveyed councils in the UK & Ireland on breeding licensing, exposing worrying issues. Most pups are still being bred in the shadows, despite reforms. Read our NEW report: naturewatch.org/wp-c... 🐾 #StopGreedBreeding

🐶 Each year, ~1 million dogs join UK homes, but only 15-20% are from licensed breeders. Other pups are from unknown sources. Our NEW report highlights the lack of oversight in the puppy trade and offers solutions. Read more: naturewatch.org/four... 🐾 #StopGreedBreeding

Hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation! 🦔 One of our supporters sent this lovely video in, this little hedgehog is definitely active! Look out for our spikey friends! #ProtectingWildlife

📢 Big news! We're thrilled to announce the 2025 #PetRescueGrant winners! We've awarded grants to FOUR incredible organisations making a difference for dogs, cats and rabbits who have been exploited by the UK's illicit pet trade. 🐶🐱🐰 Read more: naturewatch.org/pet-...#PetRescueGrant #StopGreedBreeding

We've received two generous donations via one of our amazing fundraising supporters! 🧁 LS kindly donated £70 to recognise her 70th b'day! On behalf of animals, Happy Birthday! 💃 And a Zumba group sent £100 to support our work - thank you so much! 🙏 #ThankfulThursday #AdvancingAnimalWelfare