We are supposedly a nation of animal lovers - but the latest cruelty figures from the RSPCA are in sharp contrast to that ideal. The charity says more animals than ever before are having to be rescued, and more people are being prosecuted. David Johns reports.
The RSPCA has released a report showing a rise in the number of convictions for animal cruelty over the last two years.
Read the full storyVIDEO: We've been to visit Hero, the Rottweiler that was abandoned and tied up in freezing conditions. Charlotte Wilkins met Hero, Will Jenkins, pub landlord's son and Tony Pritchard, RSPCA Inspector.
A nation of animal lovers? It seems not, with worrying new figures from the RSPCA.
Read the full storyThe latest figures from the RSPCA show a large rise in the number of people convicted for animal cruelty in the South East.
