theherd123 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I have just seen an item on the local news and struggled to believe what i was hearing. 2 people who owned a large number of cows were both sent to prison. Since their incarceration no one has been looking after the cows and thus they have been left to starve! The government are apparently not allowed to feed the cows but have been going in to shoot the poorly ones - this they are allowed to do! 30 of the once 90 strong herd are now left. As the cows belong to the people in prison it is still their responsibility to care for them or get someone to care for them while they cant. I cannot get my breath that people will stand back and watch animals starve to death and say there is nothing they can do!! EDIT BY BUFFIE YOU CAN CALL THE RSPCA ON 0870 3335 999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 That is nonsense the police can step in under the protection of animals act 1911 (1912 in Scotland) in fact an RSPCA inspector has to have a policeman present when they remove an animal as well On my way to dig out appropriate peice of legislation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 It does seem unbelievable doesn't it It probably is their responsibility but how can people watch animals just starve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Can't locals go and feed them, I wouldn't care what the law said. It can't be legal to let animals die. GRRRRRR Oh I need to see this item, where is it Emma please? BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Lesley do you have room for 30 cows??? (Im serious!) I will help herd them myself! It makes me soooo mad!!! They are just cows - they dont deserve this treatment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Buffie the article was on my local news station - BBC midlands today. I will look to see if i can find it on their website now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 cows await their fate video here WOW thats a big video link! I think it will need editing - could someone help please?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/5230628.stm This should take you to a news article about the cows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I'm going to contact that RSPCA now! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I called 0870 3335 999 RSPCA and they have had a lot of calls and are investigating what they can do and she has taken my number and is going to call me back with what is happening, volume of calls will be important I am guessing. Anyone else want to let them know and show the strength of feeling please call aboe number. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I'm going to call too - that is unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Well done' I've stuck the RSPCA number in Emma's first post so everyone can see it clearly. I cannot believe this can be allowed to happen, BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Edited the link for you Emma. Appalling story. Still, now its made the news at least something will be done about it... a bit too late.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Thanks Annie much appreciated for the link edit. Thanks to you to Buffie for the number. I have called and reported it to, i just hope no more cows die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Why would a couple imprisoned for breach of welfare bother to make sure the cows were looked after , daft comment by the chap at the start of the piece. Huge error of judgement here and lack of communication . I also hope that this couple are banned from keeping any animlas after this...I will follow this up with the RSPCA. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Go Buffie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Unfortunately, we haven't got room for 30 cattle. Putting aside the fact that they are the owners responsibility and they should have made contingenct plans, it is ludicrous that they can't be fed but they can be shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 That is just incredible! Had no-one else noticed?? Surely there are neighbours - community - I can't believe the gossip hadn't spread about the prison sentence - were they all so disinterested that they let animals starve???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I am speechless. It is soooo sad. Those poor cows. I would like to think that a neighbouring farmer/local village would secretly feed them if they were worried about reprisals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Presumably they can now also be prosecuted for failure to ensure the animals were cared for in their absence What really confuses me when people are prosecuted for animal cruelty the animals (all of them) are taken away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 NEWSFLASH: Jeremy Vine is featuring this on his Radio 2 show at 12.00.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 not on yet..... will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Its on NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 OK: Feature over. The RSPCA have FINALLY gone on site and taken control of the welfare of the cows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Brilliant news! I wonder whether they were pushed into action by all the phone calls they received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 About time too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
