Recent statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) reveal that cases of animal cruelty are falling in East Sussex.
Latest statistics reveal that the number of owners offered and accepting animal welfare advice is showing an increase, with 81,475 people nationally accepting advice in 2015 compared to 78,000 in 2007.
RSPCA maintain they would always rather improve animal welfare through education and advice, with legal action saved for the most extreme cases.
However, despite the positive news, the analysis highlights that there are still unfortunate instances of animal cruelty finding that dogs are the most abused pet in the UK totalling almost 57% of the RSPCA’s complaints, compared to just 24% for cats.
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven who owns dogs and a cat has welcomed the news.
He said: “Whilst there are still many instances of animal cruelty, these latest statistics are encouraging and testament to the work the inspectors carry out across England and Wales.
“I am always pleased to raise awareness of the important work that the RSPCA do to help improve standards of animal welfare in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven and across the UK.”
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