News
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Establishing a Common Veterinary Area between GB & EU/NI: An Animal Welfare Solution Not to be Missed
12 March 2021 It is clear that Brexit has brought with it many changes that affect us both on an individual basis and collectively as ... -
USPCA Launches Appeal Following Disturbing Discovery of Dog Remains
01 March 2021 The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a 500 reward for information leading to a succes... -
USPCA Commends Results of Public Consultation to Ban Hunting with Dogs
24 February 2021 The USPCA welcomes the recently published public consultation results which demonstrate that nearly 80% of the public in... -
USPCA Welcomes Council’s Resolutions to Strengthen Animal Welfare Protections in Northern Ireland
26 January 2021 The USPCA is delighted with a recent motion passed by the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council which outlines the nee... -
Operation Brockwatch Update
11 January 2021 Following the successful launch of Operation Brockwatch over a year ago, we are delighted with its progress to date in h... -
USPCA Calls for the Banning of Hunting with Dogs
18 December 2020 Recent news reports have highlighted a number of instances regarding the hunting of wild animals with dogs for sport.Unf... -
Rural Partnership Saves Vulnerable Badgers from Persecution
07 December 2020 The USPCA and the Northern Ireland Badger Group (NIBG) are expanding their Operation Brockwatch initiative after success... -
Animal Welfare Tops Agenda at Stormont
13 November 2020 Thursday 12thof November marked the inaugural meeting of the newly-formed All Party Group (APG) on Animal Welfare and th... -
Rathfriland Motorcycle Club Donates 500kg of Pet Food
24 September 2020 A big thank you to Rathfriland Motorcycle Club who recently very kindly dropped off a fantastic donation to the USPCA.Th... -
USPCA Achieves Full Compliance with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Core Standards
21 August 2020 The USPCA is delighted to announce that is has been recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as ful... -
Puppies Rescued as part of Operation Delphin
07 August 2020 The USPCA played a key role in the seizure of 2 adult dogs and 10 puppies at Cairnryan port on Thursday of last week, su... -
Dog was rescued after being stuck in a storm drain for two hours.
15 May 2020 The six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Tosca was discovered earlier today by a member of the public out walking in the Hi... -
Busy Weekend for USPCA Wildlife Rescue Team
04 May 2020 The USPCA Rescue Team have had a busy weekend with wildlife calls. USPCA rescue officer was called out to several incide... -
David Sinton
17 April 2020 It is with deep regret that we annouce the sad passing of David Sinton. David was a past Trustee of the USPCA.Throughout... -
Brockwatch a Success
06 April 2020 In October of 2019 the USPCA launched a new project in partnership with the Northern Ireland Badger Group called, Operat... -
USPCA Welcomes Circus Ban by Council
13 May 2013 The Newtownabbey Borough Council decision to ban circuses with animals using Council land is welcomed and applauded by t... -
USPCA Releases Investigation Details into Cockfighting
13 June 2013 The USPCA has today released details of a two year investigation into cockfighting.The Society was stunned when our surv... -
Chinese Lanterns Cause Unnecessary Suffering to Wildlife & Livestock – Tuesday 02 July 2013
02 July 2013 he USPCAs David Wilson speaks on todays Radio Ulster Talkback with William Crawley about the effects of Chinese lanterns... -
Rathfriland Motor Cycle Club Donation
24 July 2013 The Rathfriland Motor Cycle Club paid their yearly visit to the Animal Hospital yesterday and very kindly donated a huge... -
Dog Control Legislation – Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 2011
18 August 2013 The Dogs Order was amended in 2011. The changes are significant. It is vital that ALL dog owners understand and comply w...