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A Consett couple have been banned from keeping animals for life after they were found with five cats in a “shocking condition” despite an existing ban.

County Durham couple kept underweight and flea-ridden cats in 'shocking conditions'

Seven adorable cats hoping to find loving homes in the North East

Five dogs available for rehoming at RSPCA Great Ayton.

Five dogs available for rehoming at RSPCA Great Ayton.

Meet five of the dogs searching for their 'furever' homes in North Yorkshire

Star Pelaw Greyhound Stadium is being investigated following the deaths of three dogs.

Star Pelaw Greyhound Stadium is being investigated following the deaths of three dogs.

Greyhound Racing

RSPCA investigating three dog deaths in kennels linked to County Durham race track

Bongo, a two-year-old male domestic shorthair available for rehoming from RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre.

Bongo, a two-year-old male domestic shorthair available for rehoming from RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre.

Don’t judge a cat by its coat, says RSPCA as black felines wait longest for homes

Tommy Crooks Park, Darlington

Tommy Crooks Park, Darlington

'Decomposed' dead animal removed from Darlington park in 'distressing incident'

Blossom had to be put down after her tumour grew so big it was 'almost trailing on the floor'.

Blossom had to be put down after her tumour grew so big it was 'almost trailing on the floor'.

Woman banned from keeping pets after Shih Tzu found with untreated 20cm tumour

A man tried to throw his Akita dog over a six-foot fence before beating it, CCTV obtained by RSPCA showed.

A man tried to throw his Akita dog over a six-foot fence before beating it, CCTV obtained by RSPCA showed.

Man caught on CCTV trying to throw cowering dog over fence of County Durham home

Storm is looking for his forever home.

Storm is looking for his forever home.

Starving greyhound found in faeces‑strewn Darlington home after police call RSPCA

Dog handed into County Durham rescue centre was one of 'skinniest they had ever seen'

One of the cages that dogs were kept in

One of the cages that dogs were kept in

“The images will stay with us," say RSPCA after uncovering County Durham farm neglect

Some of the neglected dogs

Some of the neglected dogs

County Durham mother and daughter sentenced for shocking neglect of horses and dogs

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

North East woman neglected dog which starved to death in 'really upsetting case'

Cat stock image: A warning has been issued to the public after a kitten bought through an online advert in Firthmoor died days later despite emergency veterinary treatment.

Cat stock image: A warning has been issued to the public after a kitten bought through an online advert in Firthmoor died days later despite emergency veterinary treatment.

Warning issued as tiny kitten died days after online sale in Darlington

Floss was rescued by the vet who cared for her.

Floss was rescued by the vet who cared for her.

Springer spaniel Floss rescued after being "hours away from death" in North Yorkshire

Dina (left) and Simba (right)

Dina (left) and Simba (right)

Two North East pups wishing for a home this Christmas

Japanese Akita Lola described by a vet as suffering from one of the worst skin conditions they had ever seen has found a new home in County Durham with Alison Ranger

Japanese Akita Lola described by a vet as suffering from one of the worst skin conditions they had ever seen has found a new home in County Durham with Alison Ranger

Dog left with 'worst skin condition ever seen' finds new home in County Durham

Edna when she was found abandoned and now in her new home for Christmas

Edna when she was found abandoned and now in her new home for Christmas

Abandoned lurcher found in County Durham village celebrates Christmas in loving home

Two brothers have been banned from keeping animals for ten years after RSPCA officers found two dogs starving, flea infested and living in squalor.

Two brothers have been banned from keeping animals for ten years after RSPCA officers found two dogs starving, flea infested and living in squalor.

Brothers banned from keeping pets after dogs found starved and covered in faeces

A woman from Loftus who kept 30 dogs in filthy and hazardous conditions at her home has been banned from keeping animals

A woman from Loftus who kept 30 dogs in filthy and hazardous conditions at her home has been banned from keeping animals

Woman kept 30 dogs in 'hazardous' urine-soaked house that shocked RSPCA inspectors

Catherine's dog-safety book launch

Catherine's dog-safety book launch

County Durham author launches children's book to help with new pets at Christmas

RSPCA: From keeping pets in squalid conditions to abusing animals and leaving dogs, these are the most chilling animal cruelty cases in 2025

RSPCA: From keeping pets in squalid conditions to abusing animals and leaving dogs, these are the most chilling animal cruelty cases in 2025

Suffering, abuse and dead animals - the most shocking animal cruelty cases in 2025

The conditions the dogs were found in

The conditions the dogs were found in

Shocking state of Coundon home where woman trapped dogs in room and let them starve

TV vet Rory Cowlam has urged North East residents to adopt overlooked lurchers.

TV vet Rory Cowlam has urged North East residents to adopt overlooked lurchers.

TV vet's urgent call to find forever homes for overlooked pooches in North East

A Darlington pair has been banned from keeping animals for five years after their German Shepherd was left 'severely underweight'.

A Darlington pair has been banned from keeping animals for five years after their German Shepherd was left 'severely underweight'.

Darlington couple left dog 'severely underweight and suffering'

Kevin (left), and Sonny (right)

Kevin (left), and Sonny (right)

County Durham cat hub rehomes 2,000th pet amid urgent appeal for adopters

The trio, who are all at RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, have “been overlooked time and time again”.

The trio, who are all at RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, have “been overlooked time and time again”.

Meet County Durham’s three ‘unluckiest dogs’ waiting for their forever homes

The pair have been banned from keeping animals

The pair have been banned from keeping animals

Dog put down after mum and daughter starved pooches in filthy outbuilding

A 22-year-old beat her partner's Jack Russell to death. She was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court

A 22-year-old beat her partner's Jack Russell to death. She was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court

North East woman beat partner's dog to death in 'horrific' animal abuse case

Gypsy after being found.

Gypsy after being found.

Man banned from keeping animals after beating and neglecting staffies

Blue before being starved.

Blue before being starved.

Woman whose XL Bully starved to death claimed pet wasn't hers

A Northallerton woman who neglected seven cats and 14 birds has been banned and fined

A Northallerton woman who neglected seven cats and 14 birds has been banned and fined

'The smell was disgusting': Woman kept emaciated cats at fly-infested home

The back yard where the cats were found (left) and Esme and Freyja today

The back yard where the cats were found (left) and Esme and Freyja today

Woman's 400-mile round trip to North Yorkshire to adopt cats thrown out with rubbish

Pigeons have been shot dead with a slingshot in Darlington's park in two evening attacks.

Pigeons have been shot dead with a slingshot in Darlington's park in two evening attacks.

RSPCA probe after pigeons shot dead with slingshot in Darlington park

Diesel is RSPCA Middlesbrough's longest-staying dog, waiting to find his forever home

Diesel is RSPCA Middlesbrough's longest-staying dog, waiting to find his forever home

Urgent call from RSCPA for adopters to help longest-staying dog find home

An appeal has been launched to find a home for Diesel, a two-and-a-half-year-old whippet cross, who is one of the longest-staying dogs at the RSPCA’s Great Ayton Animal Centre after being found abandoned

An appeal has been launched to find a home for Diesel, a two-and-a-half-year-old whippet cross, who is one of the longest-staying dogs at the RSPCA’s Great Ayton Animal Centre after being found abandoned

Appeal to find a home for whippet cross Diesel as RSPCA faces record levels

These adorable dogs are up for adoption in Chester-le-Street.

These adorable dogs are up for adoption in Chester-le-Street.

Meet these six County Durham pooches who have waited 302 days for their forever homes

Vegetable-themed pooches are up for adoption.

Vegetable-themed pooches are up for adoption.

Meet the 'Veg Pups' looking for forever homes after tough start in life

Belgian Malinois Star and the filthy conditions she was found in

Belgian Malinois Star and the filthy conditions she was found in

Woman banned from keeping animals after emaciated dog found in filthy yard

Edna with her new owners, Lisa and her partner Jack

Edna with her new owners, Lisa and her partner Jack

Edna the Lurcher finds forever home after being adopted by North East couple

Michael Lewis, of Victoria Road East in Hebburn, South Tyneside, pleaded guilty to an Animal Welfare Act offence for failing to meet the needs of his American bulldog, Monty.

Michael Lewis, of Victoria Road East in Hebburn, South Tyneside, pleaded guilty to an Animal Welfare Act offence for failing to meet the needs of his American bulldog, Monty.

North East man did not seek care for emaciated dog with 'extensive' skin issues

A border collie

A border collie

Dog owner's petition to ban public drinking bowls for pets reaches 500 signatures

Edna the Lurcher now, and when she arrived at the RSPCA shelter

Edna the Lurcher now, and when she arrived at the RSPCA shelter

Meet Edna the elderly lurcher found underweight and alone in County Durham village

Scene at house in Hetton-le-Hole that greeted RSPCA inspectors in January

Scene at house in Hetton-le-Hole that greeted RSPCA inspectors in January

Starving pets were recovered from rubbish at chaotic home by RSPCA inspectors

RSPCA urges cat owners to guard pets from sunburn and skin cancer

RSPCA urges cat owners to guard pets from sunburn and skin cancer

RSPCA warning to cat owners about sunburn and skin cancer

The RSPCA has urged Beamish Museum to fully investigate an alleged dog poisoning at the venue that saw a beloved pet reportedly put down

The RSPCA has urged Beamish Museum to fully investigate an alleged dog poisoning at the venue that saw a beloved pet reportedly put down

RSPCA urges County Durham museum to fully investigate 'dog poisoning' at venue

Great Ayton rescue centre is braced for the busiest day of the summer.

Great Ayton rescue centre is braced for the busiest day of the summer.

North East RSPCA centre braces itself for busiest day of the summer

There were 569 cases of animal cruelty in North Yorkshire last summer.

There were 569 cases of animal cruelty in North Yorkshire last summer.

Rise in reported animal cruelty in North Yorkshire over summer

RSPCA figures revealed a spike in County Durham animal cruelty cases last summer.

RSPCA figures revealed a spike in County Durham animal cruelty cases last summer.

Animals face cruelty horror as rising reports 'shock' RSPCA in County Durham

A house in Chester-le-Street had the 'worst' smell an RSPCA inspector had experienced.

A house in Chester-le-Street had the 'worst' smell an RSPCA inspector had experienced.

Couple who lived with 43 cats in 'appalling conditions' banned and fined

Sherlock and Watson were two of the 107 rescued by the RSPCA.

Sherlock and Watson were two of the 107 rescued by the RSPCA.

More than 100 cats rescued from one home after owner became 'overwhelmed'

How can we keep dogs safe during hot weather?

How can we keep dogs safe during hot weather?

Keep your pets safe during heatwave: RSPCA's urgent advice

Molly the Yorkshire Terrier, and her front right paw which had been broken for over a year

Molly the Yorkshire Terrier, and her front right paw which had been broken for over a year

Woman left Yorkshire Terrier with untreated broken paw for more than a year

Wondering how to stop your dog from boredom barking?

Wondering how to stop your dog from boredom barking?

RSPCA expert reveals 5 reasons your dog could be barking a lot - how to stop it