| 24 April 2012 |
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RSPCA Reveal Rise In Animal Cruelty Convictions |
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The RSPCA has said the number of convictions over animal cruelty and neglect has risen by nearly a quarter in the last year.
However the animal charity has also said the number of new cases has lead to a funding crisis.
Some of the new cases included a dog stabbed repeatedly with a potato peeler and a blind kitten found dumped in a carrier bag.
As well as a rise in those convicted under the Animal Welfare Act and other legislation, there were also increases in both the number of prison sentences imposed for animal cruelty and bans on keeping animals.
Mr Grant said: "The RSPCA faces a crisis that is stretching us to breaking point.
"We 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."
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