Animal rescue shelters want their pleas heard

Thousands of animals were admitted to shelters and sanctuaries this year, thanks to mindless acts of cruelty and neglect, but animal welfare staff are saying enough is enough and it’s time to prosecute offenders, writes Kelly O’Brien.

Witnessing the “horrendous” cruelty humans inflict on helpless animals is by far the hardest aspect of life in an animal welfare charity, according to those working on the front lines.