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29.06.08 - New RSPCA charity shop in Middleton
Visit our new charity shop at 12 Old Hall Street, Middleton.
17.06.08 - Meg races to recovery. Heywood Advertiser 5th June 2008
Meg is on the road to recovery after an operation to amputate her damaged leg.
17.06.08 - Meg the puppy has been adopted
When Meg's story became national news, Rochdale Animal Centre was inundated with offers of a home. Nearly 50 people were willing to adopt her from all over the country. Despite having a leg amputated she has made a brilliant recovery and now has a new mum
28.05.08 - Photo of Meg only days after her operation.
Meg was operated on on Tuesday and her damaged hind leg was removed. She is now well enough to play, with foster mum Jean keeping a close eye on her.
19.05.08 - Meg - the latest
A further visit to the vet today has resulted in good news and bad.
13.05.08 - The Pedigree Chums. Rochdale Observer 10th May 2008
Caleb the Leonberger and Caspar the Shetland pony help RSPCA staff and volunteers raise funds.
10.05.08 - Little star Meg is battling back Heywood Advertiser 8 May 2008
The puppy which was cruelly beaten to within an inch of its life is fighting back thanks to thr love and care of RSPCA workers.
01.05.08 - Meg the puppy says 'Thanks'
Meg the puppy is on the mend and has become quite a star! Letters of support, offers of homes and donations towards the large vet bills have come from all over the country.She is very happy though the outcome for her leg is still uncertain. Watch this s
01.05.08 - Children beat puppy Heywood Advertiser 24th April 2008
"How could they?"... most shocking animal cruelty story staff at Rochdale RSPCA have ever seen"
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01.05.08 - Kids of four 'battered a puppy with sticks' Manchester Evening News 24th April 2008
Kids of four 'battered a puppy with sticks'
01.05.08 - Tortured by kids of 4 Daily Mirror 25th April 2008.
Tortured by kids of 4
20.02.08 - Rochdale Council ban the use of battery eggs
Council Leader Alan Taylor announced that, from now on, only free range eggs will be used in the town hall kitchen and in schools.
