DOG cruelty cases in the region are on the rise, new figures show.
The RSPCA says that last year it received 5,825 reports of incidents in Yorkshire, compared to 5,474 in 2021 – a six per cent increase.
And the 2022 total in West Yorkshire alone was 2,425.
The data includes incidents of intentional harm, neglect and abandonment.
Nationally, the number of reports also rose – from 39,797 in 2021 to 42,690 last year, an increase of seven per cent.
The statistics have been released by the charity as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign, which aims to raise funds to support frontline RSPCA rescue teams.
Beth Clements, the RSPCA's chief inspector for West Yorkshire, says: "Dogs are the most abused animal in this country and we investigate more complaints about them than any other type of animal.
"Everyone who cares about animals will be sickened to know how many reports we receive about dogs being kicked, beaten, burned or even worse. We need the public’s help to 'Cancel Out Cruelty'. Donations, no matter how small, help keep our frontline officers out on the road rescuing animals and investigating these terrible reports."
To support the campaign, go to rspca.org.uk/cruelty.
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