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Young swan killed in suspected dog attack
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THE RSPCA has issued a warning to pet owners after the death of a young swan in Barnsley earlier this month.
The death of the swan which is believed to have been fatally injured by a dog is a stark reminder of the importance of keeping pets on leads near wildlife, says the charity.
The wounded bird was spotted on the Barnsley Canal at Midland Road in...
Dairy boss checks in on calves
THE head of a world-renowned dairy firm visited Wigfield Farm last week to meet two Jersey cows which were donated by the firm.
The pair of calves were born last month and were donated to Barnsley College by Longley Farm.
Owner of the farm, Jimmy Dickinson, and Paul Robson, the manager of Tyers Hall Farm in Ardsley and operated by Longley, were able to check on the progress of the calves last week.
Paul said...
Keeping your pet safe when the temperature drops
WITH temperatures dropping and snow covering many areas, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in your pets.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can be very serious and, if not treated quickly, it can cause their body to shut down, which is fatal.”
Symptoms of hypothermia:
Shivering – this is a natural response to help the body...
Fine for pensioner who shot bird of prey
A PENSIONER who was found guilty of gunning down a protected bird of prey has been left with a bill of more than £2,000 after an RSPCA investigation landed him in court.
Peter Smith, of Clifton Close, Barnsley was charged with killing a sparrowhawk at Hope Street Allotments, Mapplewell, in February last year.
The 77-year-old, who pleaded not guilty, was convicted following a trial at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court in December.
He returned on Wednesday and...
